Heavenly figure: Arasu (front) making final preparations with the help of a volunteer at the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple on Queen Street in George Town, Penang.

Devotees gathering at Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple on Queen Street, Penang, for the start of the 10km chariot procession on the last day of Navarathiri festival.

Today is the 24th day of the sixth lunar month and it marks the birthday of Guan Di, the god of war, wealth and literature.

PART of the George Town Heritage Celebrations (GTHC) were the George Town Heritage Walk and Historic Building Open House.The ...

Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Welcome to the oldest Hindu temple of Penang! Formally known as Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple, this 19th century place of worship is dedicated to the powerful mother ...

This particular temple was founded on Aug 1, 1803 making it one of the earliest Buddhist temples in Penang. It is an active centre for Buddhist learning and practice, and monks can be spotted ...

It would leave Kovil Veedu in Penang Street at 6am and reach the temple by 10.30am, then lunch was served. Over the years, it’s been taking longer, and the chariot reaches the temple late at ...