Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple, Penang

The Nattukkottai Chettiar Thendayuthapani Temple (Tamil:நாட்டுக்கோட்டை செட்டியார் ஆலயம்), also known as the Arulmigu Thandayuthapani Temple,[1] is a Hindu temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. It was built around 1854, after the Chettiar community at Penang Street bought the piece of land to build a residential quarters. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the temple is adorned with hundreds of religious-themed paintings from India along the recesses of its roof.

Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple
Malay: Kuil Nattukkottai Chettiar
Tamil: நாட்டுக்கோட்டை செட்டியார் ஆலயம்
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityMurugan
StatusActive
Location
LocationJalan Kebun Bunga, George Town
StatePenang
CountryMalaysia
Location within George Town
Geographic coordinates5°25′58.0218″N 100°17′54.891″E
Architecture
CreatorUnknown
Website
https://pttemple.com

References

  1. "NATTUKOTTAI CHETTIAR TEMPLE". HARMONICO. Retrieved 2023-11-17.


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