Tam Kung Temple, Malaysia, Chinese temple in Sandakan, Malaysia
The temple stands at Mile 1.5 of North Road, featuring traditional Chinese architectural elements with grey bricks and detailed decorative patterns on its roof.
The temple emerged in 1894 when Hakka immigrants established a religious center in Sandakan to maintain their spiritual practices in their new homeland.
The temple houses multiple deities including Tam Kung, Kwan Kung, and Wong Tai Sin, reflecting the mixture of Buddhist and Taoist religious traditions.
The temple welcomes visitors throughout the year, with the main celebration occurring on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month.
A stone at the temple entrance represents Tam Kung's magic seal, connecting to beliefs about the deity's power to control weather and cure illnesses.
GPS coordinates: 5.85823,118.11188
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:41
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