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Bagan Luar Shree Maha Mariamman Temple

Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple is a Hindu temple in Bagan Luar. It is in fact the biggest and probably oldest Hindu temple in Butterworth. Maha Mariamman Devasthanam, a temple dedicated to the mother deity Amman, is the temple for the Hindu community that dwells along Jalan Jeti Lama. The area within the vicinity is a Hindu settlement called Kampung Benggali. Today, there is still a substantial Hindu population living in the area, and businesses such as the Sri Ananda Bharvan Banana Leaf Restaurant is a reflection of the Hindu presence. The Hindus are mostly associated with the Butterworth port. They either worked directly there, or provided supporting trades such as opening sundry shop and food outlets.

The Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple is noted for its impressive gopuram which towers over the buildings in the vicinity.

Getting there

The Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple is located along Jalan Jeti Lama, an old road off Jalan Bagan Luar. You can see the Butterworth Outer Ring Road behind it. The temple itself is located on a small road called Jalan Tokong Lama.

Nearby Sights

  • Dewan Dato Haji Ahmad Badawi
  • Pengkalan Sultan Abdul Halim

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    Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (29 January 2009)
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    Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (29 January 2009)
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    Gopuram of Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (29 January 2009)
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    View of the outer sanctuary of Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (29 January 2009)
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    Horse chariot sculpture of Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple (29 January 2009)
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