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Plot 10, Lorong Jelawat 4, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai

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Hare Krishna Temple

Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre, also known as the Hare Krishna Temple, is a temple for the followers of Hare Krishna located in Seberang Jaya, Penang. The Hare Krishna movement is known as the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, an organisation founded in 1966 to spread the practise of bhakti yoga (devotion to god). Aspirant devotees, called Bhakta(s) dedicate their thoughts and action towards pleasing Krishna, their supreme lord, which the devotees regarded as non-different from God.

The Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre of Seberang Jaya is one of about 400 such centres around the world.

Getting there

The Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre is located along Lorong Jelawat 4, which is best access by car. From the Butterworth Kulim Expressway, turn left into Jalan Todak with Sunway Carnival Mall on your left. Lorong Jelawat 4 is the junction to the right. After turning in, you will find Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre to your left, after Sri Bala Murugan Temple and Ku Cheng Tse Temple.

If you need to rely on public transport, Rapid Penang Bus Nos. T703 goes to Sunway Carnival Mall nearby.

Nearby Sights

  • Sri Bala Murugan Temple
  • Ku Cheng Tse Temple
  • Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple
  • Penang Bird Park
  • Masjid Attaqwa Mak Mandin

    • Nearby Shopping

  • Sunway Carnival Mall
  • Tesco Extra Seberang Jaya

    • Click for list of Penang Hindu Temples



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    Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre (Hare Krishna Temple) (29 January 2009)
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