laysian Tourist Attractions | Burmese Temple (1536)

| Burmese Temple (1536). The Burmese Temple, located on Burmah Street in Penang, is a Burmese Buddhist temple in Malaysia. It is known to the Burmese Buddhist community as 'The Temple of the Great Buddha'. According to inscriptions within the temple, it was initially built on August 1, 1803, but scholarly research indicates that it was not officially registered as a temple until May 1828. Additionally, the 'Chronicles of the Burmese Temple', a document preserved within the temple, reveals that in the early years, the temple's administration was managed by Burmese-blooded female Buddhists and has always been staffed by Burmese monks. The architectural style of the temple is authentically Burmese, with the pagoda and the building forming a single structure. The upper half is a four-sided conical pagoda, while the lower half is a square building, similar to the famous Mahabodhi Temple in India. Two side pagodas are closely aligned with the main pagoda, creating a symmetrical appearance. Each tier of the pagoda is decorated with wave-like ornaments, which are ornate and varied. The top of the pagoda features a distinctive gourd-shaped cone. The Burmese community has always held traditional festivals here, with the Water Festival and the Rain Retreat being their most important and lively celebration