Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple
Located at Jalan Jeti Lama (where in yesteryears butterworth
folks use to take the sampan/ferry to George Town) is this 19th
century Hindu Temple, the oldest in Butterworth, It is believe that in 1853 a person found the
idol of the deity Amman or divine mother by the seaside and is house in a
specially built hut before the temple was build in 1903.
Photo of Temple Taken during BFF 2016
There is a sculpture of the sun god Surya
with his chariot driven by 7 horses in front of the temple . A
Festival is held in June for approx. one week called Theemithi which feature
fire walking and chariot processions
.
Sun God Surya on his chariot driven by 7 horse
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