Sri Muniswarar Temple, Taman Supreme, Prai

Sri Muniswarar Temple, Taman Supreme, Perai (11 September 2015)


Sri Muniswarar Temple (GPS: 5.380455, 100.395138) is a Hindu temple in Taman Supreme, Prai. It is located just beside Jalan Baru. The temple has an entrance tower and main tower, or rajagopuram. These are intricately embellished with sculptures.

I made a visit to the Sri Muniswarar Temple on 11 August, 2015, in the company of my friend Michael who brought me there to have a look. It was raining heavily when we got there, and we hurried into the temple. At the entrance I saw a banyan tree onto which devotees have tied various coloured cloths. I suppose (I am not sure), these are the wishes.

As with most Hindu temples in the country, Sri Muniswarar Temple follows the Dravidian architecture. It comprises a mandapa, or covered columned porch which surrounds the vimana (Tamil: விமானம்), the sanctuary in which the image of the Hindu deity is installed. Looming over the temple is the gopuram, the multi-tiered tower that are intricately embellished.

To the side of the temple is a multi-purpose hall, Dewan Sri Muniswarar, which is also part of the temple. There is a spacious parking area on this part of the complex.

Front façade of Sri Muniswarar Temple (11 September 2015)


The front entrance of Sri Muniswarar Temple (11 September 2015)


Dewan Sri Muniswarar, Taman Supreme, Perai (11 September 2015)


Sculpture at Sri Muniswarar Temple (11 September 2015)


The rajagopuram, or temple tower, of Sri Muniswarar Temple (11 September 2015)


Banyan tree in front of the Sri Muniswarar Temple (11 August 2015)


Sri Muniswarar Temple, Perai (11 August 2015)


Entrance to Sri Muniswarar Temple (11 August 2015)


The interior of Sri Muniswarar Temple (11 August 2015)


Sri Muniswarar Temple signboard (11 August 2015)

Sri Muniswarar Temple on Google Street View

Getting there

The nearest bus stop on Jalan Baru is served by Rapid Penang bus 701, 702, 703 and 801.

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