Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, Penang

The Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple features a seven-storey gopuram reaching 21.6 meters high and occupies 70,000 square feet of grounds.

The temple marked its first Thaipusam celebration at the hilltop location in February 1915, following the construction of the Waterfall Reservoir in 1892.

Five temples within the complex host major Hindu festivals including Thaipusam, Chitra Pournami, Kantha Sasti, Peria Karthigai, and Aadi Pournami throughout the year.

Visitors need to climb more than 500 steps to reach the temple premises, which sits at a higher elevation than the Batu Caves.

A golden chariot weighing 1.6 tonnes, introduced in 2017, leads processions during the annual Thaipusam festival at the temple.

Location: George Town

Website: http://hebpenang.gov.my/content/display/article/site:hindu_endowment_board-param:hilltop_temple-link:7651

GPS coordinates: 5.43406,100.29581

Latest update: May 31, 2025 19:00