Nagarathar Sivan Temple, George Town

Nagarathar Sivan Temple, Penang (15 January 2017)


Nagarathar Sivan Temple (GPS: 5.41359, 100.326) is a South Indian temple dedivated to the Hindu deity Shiva. It is located along Dato Kramat Road in George Town, Penang. Nagarathar Sivan is the temple of the Nagarathar community of Chettiars who traces their roots to the ancient port city of Kaveripattinam, in present-day Puhar, in Tamil Nadu, India.

The Nagarathars are business people who practise Hinduism, building temples or "koil" dedicated to Shiva. The Nagarathar Sivan Temple is one such temple in Penang. It is considered a "male" temple. The main sanctuary, or garbagraham, has the image of Shiva in it. In a male temple, there is a separate entrance to a female deity, hence the shrine to Shiva's consort Shakti has its own entrance.

The Nagarathar Sivan Temple has an elaborate five-tier gopuram, or tower, with intricate sculptures of deities and beasts. These are brilliantly painted in many colors.

Address

Nagarathar Sivan Temple
33A Dato Kramat Road
10150 George Town, Penang

Nagarathar Sivan Temple, George Town, Penang (4 October 2019)


Nagarathar Sivan Temple (8 August 2006)


Gopuram of the Nagarathar Sivan Temple (8 August 2006)

The Nagarathar Sivan Temple is on the Map of Jalan Dato Keramat, Penang

Nearby Sights

The gateway into the temple (4 February 2006)


Design on the gate of the Nagathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)

Nearby Shopping

Nagarathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)


Nagarathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)


Enclosure wall of the Nagarathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)

Getting there

Nagarathar Sivan Temple is located along Dato Kramat Road. From the Komtar Bus Terminal, walk along Tek Soon Street to Penang Road. Cross Penang Road and turn left. Walk along Jalan Penang until you arrive at the Magazine Circus, and continue on Dato Kramat Road. You will eventually arrive at the Nagarathar Sivan Temple on your right, across the road from the Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple.

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