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150 Jalan Air Itam, 10460 Penang


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Dhoby Ghaut Temple (8 March 2009)
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Dhoby Ghaut Temple (8 March 2009)
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Dhoby Ghaut Temple (8 March 2009)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

Dhoby Ghaut Temple, or known by its full name, Naduthurai Sri Devi Karumariamman Temple, is one of three Hindu temples within the Vannan Thora Tedal laundry district, between Jalan Ayer Itam and York Road. The Dhoby Ghaut Temple is located on the south bank of Sungai Air Terjun (Waterfall River), a short distance from the confluence with Sungai Air Itam (Ayer Itam River). It should not be confused with the bigger Sri Rama Temple located on the opposite side of Sungai Air Terjun.

The Dhoby Ghaut Temple is one of the Hindu temples erected by the dhobies, Indians involved in the laundry business. This particular temple is located right next to the river, and even today, the Indians are still conducting the laundry business. A visit to the temple takes one pass laundried bedsheets being dried in the lawn. The name "ghaut" refers to the stone steps leading down towards Sungai Air Terjun.

The main entrance of Dhoby Ghaut Temple faces Jalan Air Itam, through an entranceway flanked by houses of the Indian community. It can also be entered through an approach from York Road, near Masjid Jalan York.

Getting there

Rapid Penang Bus 201, 202, 203 and U204 pass along Jalan Air Itam in front of it.

Nearby Sights

  • Sri Rama Temple
  • Masjid Jalan York
  • Sri Sivasakthi Temple
  • Masjid Jameik Shaik Eusoff
  • Methodist Boys School
  • Suffolk House
  • Mahindarama Buddhist Temple



  • Click for list of Penang Hindu Temples





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