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Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, Penang

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Embark on a spiritual journey to the Balathandayuthapani Temple, also known as the Waterfall Hill Temple in George Town, Penang. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, this temple complex stands atop a hill, requiring visitors to ascend 513 stairs for a divine experience. Explore the grandeur of the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India, featuring a seven-storey, 21.6m-tall gopuram. Discover the significance of the temple during the Thaipusam festival in Malaysia.

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The Balathandayuthapani Temple, officially the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Kovil, better known as the Waterfall Hill Temple or “Thaneer Malai” by locals, is a temple complex located in George Town, Penang. The main DEITY of this temple is Murugan.Visitors need to climb 513 stairs to reach the temple. It is the focal point of the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia, after the Batu Caves.The hilltop temple, with its seven-storey 21.6m-tall gopuram (main tower), has been touted as the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India.

About the Temple:

LOCATION: 17, Jalan Kebun Bunga, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
COUNTRY: Malaysia.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Penang International Malaysia(PEN).
BUILT COMPLETED: 1782
BUILT-BY:Penang Hindu Endowment Board
DEITY:Murugan
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES: Dravidian architecture.
FESTIVALS:Thaipusam.
TEMPLE TIMINGS: 6am–12pm, 4:30–9pm.

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