Wat Photivihan
Kampung Jambu, Tumpat, Kelantan, Malaysia Buddhism
One of Kelantan’s best-known Buddhist temples, centred on a monumental reclining Buddha image.
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Goddess of Mercy Temple, Penang
George Town historic core, George Town, Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia Buddhism
Historic George Town temple dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and recognised as a Category I heritage place of worship.
Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
Pulau Tikus, George Town, Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia Buddhism
Penang’s distinctive Burmese Buddhist temple and a major stop in the city’s Buddhist religious landscape.
Wat Chayamangkalaram
Pulau Tikus, George Town, Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia Buddhism
Historic Thai Buddhist temple in Penang, famous for its large Reclining Buddha image.
Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur
Robson Heights, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One of Kuala Lumpur’s largest Chinese temples, dedicated principally to the sea goddess Mazu and used for major community festivals.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Jalan Tokong, Melaka, Melaka Tengah, Malaysia
Malaysia’s oldest functioning traditional Chinese temple and one of Melaka’s most important living religious heritage sites.
Buddhist Maha Vihara, Brickfields
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Buddhism
Historic Brickfields Buddhist institution and one of Kuala Lumpur’s principal centres for Wesak observance.
Fo Guang Shan Dong Zen Temple
Jenjarom, Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia Buddhism
Major Malaysian Fo Guang Shan Buddhist centre and a prominent religious-tourism destination, especially during its annual lantern and floral celebrations.
Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniyar Temple
Ipoh, Kinta, Perak, Malaysia Hinduism
A major Murugan temple in Ipoh and the destination of one of Perak’s largest Thaipusam processions.
Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Hinduism
Historic Johor Bahru Hindu shrine internationally known for its glass-mosaic interior and Malaysia Book of Records recognition.
Kek Lok Si Temple
Ayer Itam, George Town, Northeast Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia Buddhism
One of Malaysia’s foremost Buddhist pilgrimage and tourism sites, with major Wesak and Lunar New Year observances.
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur
Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Hinduism
One of Malaysia’s oldest Hindu temples and the traditional starting point of Kuala Lumpur’s Thaipusam procession to Batu Caves.