Balathandayuthapani Temple, George Town

Name: Balathandayuthapani Temple
Address: Jalan Kebun Bunga, George Town, Malaysia

#39 among attractions in George Town

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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, has been touted as the largest Lord Murugan temple outside India. ()

Completed: 1782 (242 years ago)Coordinates: 5°26'3"N, 100°17'46"E

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Jalan Kebun BungaGeorge Town Malaysia

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Balathandayuthapani Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penang Botanic Gardens, Gurney Drive, Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon.

0.7 miNW
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Penang Botanic Gardens, George Town
18 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of the city of George Town, the Penang Botanic Gardens, also known as the "Waterfall Gardens," stands as an oasis of serenity and natural beauty. Established by the British in 1884, this lush, sprawling park serves as a verdant lung...
1.2 miE
Shopping district, Shopping
Gurney Drive, George Town
31 min walk • Gurney Drive, a bustling seaside promenade in George Town, Malaysia, serves as a magnet for both locals and tourists seeking a vibrant shopping and culinary experience. This iconic stretch along the coastline is renowned for its open-air hawker food courts and modern...
0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gurney Plaza, George Town
24 min walk • Gurney Plaza stands as a modern testament to the vibrant shopping culture in George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. This premier shopping centre, strategically located on the famous Gurney Drive promenade, provides both locals and tourists with...
1.1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gurney Paragon, George Town
29 min walk • Gurney Paragon stands as a contemporary icon of luxury and lifestyle in the heart of George Town, Malaysia. This upscale shopping centre, nestled along the prominent Gurney Drive, offers a blend of retail therapy, gastronomic delights, and entertainment options for...
1.3 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, George Town
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of George Town, Malaysia, the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple stands as a beacon of tranquility and spiritual heritage. This exquisite temple, established in 1803, holds the distinction of being the oldest Burmese Buddhist temple in Malaysia.
1.2 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Chaiyamangkalaram, George Town
31 min walk • Wat Chaiyamangkalaram is a vibrant testament to the spiritual heritage of George Town, Malaysia. This Thai Buddhist temple, renowned for its striking architecture and colorful facade, is a serene oasis amidst the bustling city ambiance.
0.9 miE
Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception, George Town
23 min walk • Church of the Immaculate Conception is a church and parish located in Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The church was founded in 1811 and is the second oldest church in the diocese after Church of the Assumption.
~1580 ftS
Park
Youth Park, George Town
8 min walk • The City Park, also colloquially known as the Youth Park, is an urban park in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located near the Penang Botanic Gardens, the City Park was opened in 1972 as a recreational area and a green lung for the city's residents.
1.3 miNE
Town
Tanjung Tokong
34 min walk • Tanjung Tokong is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is located along the northeastern coast of Penang Island, next to Pulau Tikus and 4 km northwest of the city centre.
1.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Pulau Tikus, George Town
28 min walk • Pulau Tikus is a northwestern suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Situated between the city centre and Tanjung Tokong, this upper class suburb was named after a rock just off the coast of Penang Island.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ayer Rajah, George Town
17 min walk • Ayer Rajah is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located within the Pulau Tikus suburb, the neighbourhood lies 3.3 km west of the city centre.

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Nearby attractions include Youth Park, George Town (8 min walk), Ayer Rajah, George Town (17 min walk), Penang Botanic Gardens, George Town (18 min walk), Church of the Immaculate Conception, George Town (23 min walk).