Sri Aghora Veerapathra Temple

Sri Aghora Veerapathra Temple
Sri Aghora Veerapathra Temple
Location in Malaysia
Name
Tamil ஸ்ரீ அகோர வீரபத்திர கோவில்
Malay Kuil Sri Aghora Veerapathra
Geography
Coordinates 5°24′42.09″N 100°17′50.58″E / 5.4116917°N 100.2973833°E / 5.4116917; 100.2973833Coordinates: 5°24′42.09″N 100°17′50.58″E / 5.4116917°N 100.2973833°E / 5.4116917; 100.2973833
Country Malaysia
State Penang
Location George Town
Culture
Primary deity Virabhadra
Architecture
Architectural styles Dravidian architecture
History and governance
Date built 1960's
Creator Unknown

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.

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.

See also

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