Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang

Open hours at Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang: 6.00am - 5:30pm

Entrance Fee at Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang: Free

Address of Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang: Lorong Burmah, 10250 Penang, (Between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi area approx 10 mins from Georgetown)

Features of Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang

Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang was built in 1845. The first monk was a Theravada Buddhist monk from Thailand, Phorthan Kuat, also known as the "Powerful Monk". According to the legend the monk was very fond of laksa, a local specialty and even today devotees bring a bowl of laksa as an offrand to his shrine. Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang is the 3rd largest of its kind. It is 33 meters in length. The features of Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple in Penang:

This gorgeous traditional Thai temple complex would be well worth a lengthy visit even without the Reclining Buddha

Most visitors come to pay homage and admire the majestic golden Buddha.

In the main shrine in front of the Reclining Buddha there are smaller shrines of different Buddha’s and Buddhist and popular Thai deities.

On the fantastically ornate temple grounds the visitors can see many beautifully carved and lavishly colored statues of Devas and other mythical creatures.