Shree Muniswarar Temple

Shree Muniswarar Temple (30 November 2008)


Shree Muniswarar Temple (GPS: 5.43048, 100.29915) is a famous Hindu shrine at the junction of Western Road, Jalan Kebun Bunga and Gottlieb Road in Penang. It was founded in 1853, and is one of the many Hindu shrines and temples all along the former Waterfall Road (now Jalan Kebun Bunga). It was established by the Indians who were mostly coolies who worked as water porters and sedan chair carriers.

Today, Shree Muniswarar Temple is most famous for blessing newly purchased cars. It attracts a constant stream of car owners, including many Chinese and non Hindus, to have their cars blessed by the temple priest.

Shree Muniswarar Temple is on the Map of Jalan Utama, Penang

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is on Gottlieb Road. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 10.

List of Hindu Temples in Penang and Hindu Temples in Malaysia