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| Sri Mahamariamman Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Mahamariamman |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Queen Street, George Town |
| State | Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
.svg)  Location within George Town | |
| Geographic coordinates | 5°25′2.1″N 100°20′17.736″E / 5.417250°N 100.33826000°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Completed | 1833 |
The Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple is a Hindu temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. The oldest Hindu temple in the state, it was built in 1833, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade.[1]
It is also known as Mariamman Temple or Queen Street Indian Temple. Throughout the years, the Sri Mahamariamman temple has also been known by several names: Sri Muthu Mariamman Temple, Sri Arulmigu Mahamariamman Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple. All these names refer to the same temple. The temple is open daily from 6.30 am - 12.00 noon and 4.30 pm - 9.00 pm. It became a place of worship as early as 1801 and became a temple in 1833. It has stood at the same place for more than 200 years.[2]
- ^ "Sri Mariamman Temple - Oldest Hindu Temple in Penang".
- ^ "Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Penang : Malaysia Footsteps". nana in History, Islands. Archived from the original on 7 June 2010. Retrieved 3 June 2010.