Country Malaysia Location George Town Architectural style Dravidian architecture | State Penang Architectural styles Dravidian architecture Primary deity Virabhadra | |
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Tamil ஸ்ரீ அகோர வீரபத்திர கோவில் Malay Kuil Sri Aghora Veerapathra Similar Malacca Warrior Monument, De Fontaine Memorial, Sandakan Massacre Memorial, Chartered Company Monument, Malacca Light | ||
Tbe Sri Aghora Veerapathra Temple (Tamil:ஸ்ரீ அகோர வீரபத்திர கோவில்) is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Virabhadra. It is located at Jalan Batu Gantung, Penang, Malaysia.
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Temple Site
Originally the temple was built in Batu Gantung as a small shrine for Indians who reside in the nearby area. In the year 2005, the temple underwent major re-locations and renovations as the nearby area were being developed into a housing area. However, the developers were kind enough to donate a piece of land for the construction of the new temple. The temple is open to public from 6pm to 9pm daily. Prayers are usually conducted by the temple priest in these time-frame during which devotees may observe the prayer and receive blessings.
Deity
Virabhadra is commonly worshipped by south Indians and Shaivites. Virabhadra was created by the wrath of Shiva to destroy Daksha.