Wat Chayamangkalaram
Thai Buddhist temple in Penang, Malaysia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wat Chayamangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม; RTGS: Wat Chaiyamangkhalaram), also known as the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple, is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Situated at Lorong Burma opposite the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, it is the oldest Siamese temple in the state.[4] Wat Chayamangkalaram becomes a focal point for the annual Songkran, Loy Krathong and Vesak Day festivities within the city.[5][6]
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Wat Chayamangkalaram | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Lorong Burma, Pulau Tikus |
Municipality | George Town |
State | Penang |
Country | Malaysia |
Location within George Town | |
Geographic coordinates | 5°25′54.479″N 100°18′48.276″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Thai temple |
Founder | Phra Phorthan Kuad[1][2] |
Date established | 1845[1][2][3] |
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