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Nagarathar Sivan Temple is a South Indian temple dedivated to the Hindu deity Shiva. It is a temple of the Nagarathar, a Chettiar community which traces its roots to the ancient port city of Kaveripattinam, in present-day Puhar, in Tamil Nadu, India. The Nagarathars are business people who practise Hinduism, building temples or "koil" dedicated to Shiva. The Nagarathar Sivan Temple is one such temple in Penang. It is considered a "male" temple. The main sanctuary, or garbagraham, has the image of Shiva in it. In a male temple, there is a separate entrance to a female deity, hence the shrine to Shiva's consort Shakti has its own entrance.

The Nagarathar Sivan Temple has an elaborate five-tier gopuram, or tower, with intricate sculptures of deities and beasts. These are brilliantly painted in many colors.

Getting there

Nagarathar Sivan Temple is located near the start of Jalan Macalister. From the Komtar Bus Terminal, walk along Jalan Tek Soon to Jalan Penang. Cross Jalan Penang and turn left. Walk along Jalan Penang until you arrive at the junction of Jalan Macalister, and then cross Jalan Dato Kramat. Turn right and walk along Jalan Dato Kramat until you arrive at Nagarathar Sivan Temple on your left.

Nearby Sights

  • Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple
  • King Edward VII Memorial Hospital
  • Birch House
  • Ong Kongsi
  • Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
  • Masjid Jamek Simpang Enam
  • Nearby Shopping

  • Komtar
  • Gama
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    Nagarathar Sivan Temple (8 August 2006)
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    Gopuram of the Nagarathar Sivan Temple (8 August 2006)
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    Nagarathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)
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    Nagarathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)
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    Enclosure wall of the Nagarathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)
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    The gateway into the temple (4 February 2006)
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    Design on the gate of the Nagathar Sivan Temple (4 February 2006)
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