Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil, Fettes Park

Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil (9 February 2014)


Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil (GPS: 5.45233, 100.30278) is a major Hindu temple in Fettes Park, Penang. It is located adjacent to the Fong San Si Temple. The temple began as a small shrine in 1962. It was the only Hindu temple in Penang where the principal deity is Ganesha.

Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil on Google Street View

Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil took quite a long time to be completed, as the temple building fund was exhausted, and new fund raising had to be carried out. Originally estimated to cost some RM1 million, the temple was eventually completed in late 2013 and cost around RM1.5 million.

Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil during construction (30 November 2012)


Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil during construction (30 November 2012)

Address

Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil
20-30 Jalan Fettes, Tanjong Tokong
11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Jalan Fettes. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 104.

Location of Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil on the map

List of Hindu Temples in Penang and Hindu Temples in Malaysia