Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple, Tg. Bungah

Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple (14 September 2008)


Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine at Jalan Lembah Permai, Tanjong Bungah. Said to be built in the late 1920s, it is located at the sharp corner of the road. The shrine, in keeping with Hindu temple style, is painted the ceremonial red-and-white. There is a flight of stairs leading up to the central shrine.

Another view of the Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple (14 September 2008)

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is about 30 meters away on Jalan Lembah Permai. The bus stop is served by Rapid Penang bus 104.

The Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple can also be reached by car. To get there, turn left into Jalan Sungai Kelian at Hill Side. Then turn left again at Jalan Bunga Pudar. Go along Jalan Bunga Pudar until you see the junction of Jalan Puncak Bukit Mutiara on your right. Follow Jalan Puncak Bukit Mutiara until the end, and you will arrive at the Tua Pek Kong Temple.

Updates on Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple

17 September, 2017
According to The Star - Temple spared from making way for paired road project)- the Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple is said to have been spared from relocation as it will not be affected by the proposed North Coastal Paired Road (NCPR) project between Tanjong Bungah and Teluk Bahang.

Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple is on the map of Jalan Lembah Permai

Sri Vazhikattum Muniswarar Temple is on the Map of Tanjung Bungah, Penang

List of Hindu Temples in Penang and Hindu Temples in Malaysia