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Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: more incense than you can shake a joss stick at
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  • Updated By ellielou on April 13, 2006
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  • smoke from the outside - Penang
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    The Goddess of Mercy Temple is an incredibly active place. There are people cooking outside, and more smoke from the tons and tons of incense burning. (This also could be due to my being there on the 15th...since offerings are given during the middle of the month.) According to the walking tour brochure, this temple was founded in the 1800s....even if you've seen many temples, this one is so active that it's worth seeking out. Although many people are there to ask for good fortune, there are quite a few who are down on their luck...keep an eye on your bag, your belongings, and use common sense caution.

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  • Address: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: Kuan Yin Temple ( Goddess of Mercy temple )
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  • Updated By kenyneo on March 23, 2004
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  • Inside the main shrine - Penang
    Inside the main shrine
    by kenyneo
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    The Goddess of Mercy Temple was founded around 1800 and features a sweeping roof with ornately decorated copings and ridges. Today, it is a very popular temple, visited by young and old alike offering sandalwood incense. well its the most popular temple in Penang ...well this temple is devoted to Kuan Yin or Goddess of Mercy ...the legend of her compassion is well known ...my grandma once told me that The Kuan Yin help Penangite during the World War II ...by providing safe shelters to many ....perhaps thats why so many locals throng this temple during Kuan Yin's Birthday ( the 19th day of the second, sixth and ninth lunar month), every 1st and 15th of chinese lunar calender ...Chinese opera or puppet theatre is performed in the granite-paved forecourt on the Goddess of Mercy's feast days well if you want to pray for safety and good health ..you can buy the joss stick, candles plus the praying papers for RM1.50 only from any stall outside. Well people say those who wish for beauty and youth should offer fresh flowers ....well dont mind trying huh !Happy

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  • Address: cannon street
  • Directions: near Esplanade

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: Goddess of Mercy
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  • By Imbi on February 2, 2004
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  • Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple - Penang
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    Goddess of Mercy is this oldest Chinese temple in Penang built by early Chinese settlers. It is most of the time packed of worshippers who burn joss stick and do other worships. The temple is also called Kuan Yin Teng Temple and decorated very colourfully and beautifully.

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: Kuan Yin Temple II ( Goddess of Mercy Temple )
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  • By kenyneo on January 27, 2004
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  • Inner Shrine of Kuan Yin Temple - Penang
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    another look at how busy the place is ...inner shrine ...there is a smaller shrine for " Hor Ia " and there is a man there who knows how to ward off bad luck for you for a fee ...how true ? well he seems to have quite a number of devotees lining up ...

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  • Address: Cannon street

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: Oldest Temple in Penang - Goddess of Mercy
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  • By SLLiew on January 4, 2007
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  • Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple - Penang
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    Located at the junction of China Street and Pitt Street (now Lebuh Masjid Kapitan Keling) is this important Chinese temple dedicated to Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy). Especially on the eve of Chinese New Year, this temple will be crowded with local Chinese worshippers with incense and offerings for prayers for good health. peace and harmony, prosperity or excellent academic results for children. It can be very smoky inside and smoke will get into your eyes. Also too many pigeons in the courtyard. The Hokkiens here called the temple "Kuan Yin Teng". It was built aroud 1801 and thus the oldest temple around. As there is no much space outside the temple, on the Goddess's birthday, instead of a large stage for an opera, there is a hand puppet show. Used to watch them.

  • Address: Lebuh Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: Juan Yin Teng temple
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  • Updated By dabuwan on March 8, 2003
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  • Kuan Yin Teng temple - Penang
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    The Juan Yin Teng temple, also known as the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy, is the oldest chinese temple in Penang. It has been built at the beginning of 19th century by the first chinese immigrants and it is always crowded with pilgrims and local people who come here to pray. The two large burners outside are used by local devotees to burn fake banknotes in order to obtain wealth for the future.

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  • Address: Pitt street
  • Directions: Central Penang

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: Kuan Yin Statue
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  • By michaelayne on May 15, 2005
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  • Almost life-like!! - Penang
    Almost life-like!!
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    Next to Kek Lok Si Temple. The goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin. Looks almost lif-like when yoy stared at the stature long enough!!!!

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  • Address: Ayer itam, near Kek Lok Si Temple

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: Guards of penang
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  • By black_mimi99 on September 18, 2006
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  • mi's - Penang
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    Before the temple are two ugly figures, who are looking to Georgetown. They are the guards. When you have a close look at the temple you'll see all kind of beautiful ornament.

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: The Goddess Of Mercy Temple
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  • Updated By RoyJava on July 16, 2005
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  • temple-quanyin-penang - Penang
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    One of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang is the "Kuan Yin Teng", although the temple is named after the Goddess of Mercy, it is actually dedicated to the 2 Goddesses of Kuan Yin and Ma Chor Poh. There are special days special dedicated to the Goddess. Try to get some info in case of the "lunar months", because it is worth of it to join these events. Goddess Of Mercy Temple Quan Yin Temple Temples Of Penang

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  • Address: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Penang 10200
  • Phone: +60 4 261 6663
  • Directions: Neighbourhood: Georgetown, located close to the Kapitan Kling Mosque on Pitt Street and the St George's Church
  • Website: %bhttp://asiaforvisitors.com/malaysia/peninsula/penang/mercy/mercy_gal.html

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    Goddess of Mercy (Quan Yin) Temple: wanna know ur past, present & ur future ?
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  • Updated By pehsan on December 10, 2003
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  • Quan yin temple - Penang
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    sound intriguing?!! some devotees do believe in praying for indication and warning. The temple will be pack of believers during chinese new year and certain festival.

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  • Directions: around little india...

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