Worshipping at Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) Temple, Jalan Kapitan Keling

Like Melaka, Penang is one the UNESCO sight category world heritage. This temple is situated near Penang China Town it is well-preserved that you still can sense and feel the lifestyle of Chinese immigrant settlers who came here in the 1800s. Sadly I went there most of the buildings are under maintenance.

This Temple of the Goddess of Mercy is one of the oldest temple in Penang and was believed to built in the 1800s by the Chinese settlers, this popular Taoist temple is located close to the Kapitan Kling Mosque on Jalan Kapitan Keling, formerly known as Pitt Street. Kuan Yin was a being who had actually attained Nirvana but stayed behind to save those souls who did not escaped the world of suffering.

The temple is also dedicated to Ma Chor Poh, the virgin goddess of mercy and saint to sea voyagers. The high roof of the main hall is supported by dragon-entwined pillars carved from a type of green stone. The statue of Kuan Yin as a serenely composed woman with 18 arms sits on an inner chamber.

Time for a group photo before our next activities.