Wat Buppharam, Penang
Thai Buddhist temple in Penang, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Wat Buppharam, Chiang Mai. For other temples with similar names, see Wat Buppharam.
Wat Buppharam (Thai: วัดบุปผาราม; RTGS: Wat Buppharam), also known as the Buppharam Buddhist Temple, is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Situated at Jalan Perak, the temple is the home to a renowned statue of Buddha, the "Lifting Buddha".[2] It becomes a focal point for the annual Songkran, Loy Krathong and Vesak Day festivities within the city, as well as the Jathukarm-Ramathep-Ganesha blessing ceremonies.[3][4][5][6]
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Wat Buppharam | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Jalan Perak, Pulau Tikus |
Municipality | George Town |
State | Penang |
Country | Malaysia |
Location within George Town | |
Geographic coordinates | 5°25′32.562″N 100°18′58.376″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Thai temple |
Founder | Phra Phothan Srikheaw[1] |
Date established | 1942[1] |
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