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Mariamman Temple in Penang is another historic place of
worship is located on Queen Street. Built in 1883, this
famous Hindu temple features
fascinating sculptures of gods, goddesses and Hindu
deities over its
main entrance and on its facade. Housed within its
ornately decorated interior is the priceless statue of
Lord Subramaniam embellished with gold, silver,
diamonds and emeralds and this tourist attraction has
many interesting and colorful sculptures on its walls
which are a delight to shutterbugs.
The statue figures prominently in
the annual Thaipusam festival when it is borne on a
silver chariot through the city streets to the temple at
Waterfall Road and has become one of the biggest
celebrations in the country. The carvings seen
on the walls of the Sri Mariamman Temple is very
unique and Sri Mariamman Temple
provides tourists excellent opportunity to take
some very great photos.
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