It's a long way ahead. This temple is on the top of a hill and there's lots of stairs to climb in order to reach the temple. The view from the top is worth climbing all the stairs and the temple is nicely designed with beautiful architecture. Not wheelchair friendly, and not really suitable for old people as well, they might get too tired.

What a gorgeous and well-maintained temple! I hope more people will pay a visit. It’s not far from Penang Botanical Gardens. Get to the top of the stairs to see the pagoda and the view of the city. The prayer hall inside the pagoda was closed on the day we went but the colours were already worth the climb. You will also see some dogs, monkeys and goats.

Great temple architecture. Fantastic overall Penang island city view from hill top. Do not expose foods or water bottle as it will attract monkeys and quite fierce (might come suddenly as a group). Good exercise as well upon reaching temple hill top :)

In all honesty, the reason I give my experience a 3 star review is because I am not satisfied on how the temple management turned a blind eye towards older couple and people with health issues when the temple management did not agree to provide a ride towards an older couple of 70+ years old today. It truly broke my heart when I saw this with my own eyes as I questioned on where has the humanity gone towards those who need the extra hand in order to climb up those steep steps just so that they could pray to the Lord Murugan.

This temple is a must to visit if you are in the island. Beautiful, peaceful and calming environment. Very nice people. I loved the Shivan located before taking the stairs to climb up. It was white before and now they've painted it.

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Alot of devotees will completed their vows in many differents way as the way thanks to lord murugan, and also known as kathirvelan. #velvel #thaipusam2k20

Famous Hindu temple in Penang. Lord Murugan temple. One of the beautiful temples in Malaysia. Beautiful place to see Penang city view.

Wonderful views & great vibration

Super calm and serene environment. Temple was well managed and clean. Full of positive eventful. Went on my birthday and had a good time, felt so peaceful and calm. It was a weekday and it was less people.

Beautiful temple after a great workout from climbing up the staircase. Totally worth it, felt so blessed Don't bring food if you're scared of monkeys though

Gods are living in this place u need to have bless to attend this place highly recommended for all

Used to visit this temple every year & back to here in 2022 after two years gap. Feels so divine and peaceful to be here. The second highest temple in Malaysia and have to admit that it's developing rapidly and maintained well.

Nice walking up to the waterfall temple resemble as mini bt caves .. remember to remove your shoe as no shoe when climbing up to the stairs

Good place to visit, but you have to climb 500+ steps and then down...the stairs are good and you will enjoy the way to temple..from a height you can see the gurney side sea view. The main ceremony happens around 5 o'clock, so plan accordingly..and do wear dress that covers you mostly..they wont say anything but its written in instruction there

(Translated by Google) Kanthanuku will live (Original) Kanthanuku AROGARA

Very nice place, please note that morning abhishekam is on 11:30am in Google its showing on 11:00am

This is a very famous Hindu temple in Penang. Can be reached by bus no 10 from Jetty/or by taxi. Situated on top of a hill, one can reach the temple by climbing close to 500 steps. Best time to visit the temple is before 10AM or after 6PM to avoid scorching heat.

513 stairs to climb up, should try only in a cloudy weather. Carry water while climbing. Still some construction is going on. Temple is very big and beautiful. View from top is beautiful and scenic. It's a Hindu temple with statue of lord Shiva and Ganesha.

My favourite Lord Murugan🦚 hilltop temple⛰...about 531 steps to reach the hill temple...very divine and amazing construction...Also have Lord Ayyappan🐅 temple up there...🙏

Feeling blessed. The view from temple is nice. The surrounding and the steps taken to get Lord Muruga's blessing itself is very rejuvenating.

Place for praying.... Main deity Lord Murugan. Very clean

Very clean and beautiful. It was a beautiful walk up the over 500 steps. Worth the visit.

A magnificent and very well maintained temple. Easily accessible from the city centre. A bit of a climb from the entrance to the temple uphill but very enjoyable. A must visit.

Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple is a magnificent spiritual destination. The climb of approximately 530 steps is a symbolic journey, heightened by the temple's very positive vibration energy. The view from the top offers a scenic panorama, capturing the beauty of Gurney city. The temple's environment is both beautiful and calming, fostering a sense of peace. It's impressively clean and well-organized. Visiting in the morning enhanced the experience.one of the important temple celebrates thaipusam. Highly recommended for seekers of serenity and cultural richness 🙏

This temple is a must visit if you are in island and climbing the stairs around 530 steps. I visited night time so couldn’t really felt the tired … along the way has shivan temple. The air and the environment was so nice and Holistic 🙏😊

Morning prayers starts at 7.30am and really peaceful to be here in the morning. Just becareful with monkeys lurking around if you dont want to get your things snatched 🤣

Beautiful to eyes during day and night...Worth every steps to see Lord Murugan on top.

An absolutely beautiful temple with a steep ascent via a giant staircase but you’re rewarded with beautiful views as well as some local wildlife clambering up and down the electricity poles or in the trees. Sweeping views of the city from the top of the hill

One of the most beautiful place I have ever been, even under a strong sun the over 500 steps are well worthy, astonishing view and awesome place, good vibes.

Go before noon, lots of steps, beautiful views

A must see, visit, pray and experience temple. Simple majestic and calming. Therapeutic

One of Aaru Padai Veedu Malaysia version for Lord Muruga. Very nice temple and powerful. Nice city view from hilltop temple. A must visit place when come to Penang

Awesome experience..... First time to visit in the evening it was simply magical

First time visit to this temple for this year deepavali holidays. Temple situated at the hilltop. God Muruga was in raja alangaram and was happy to visit. Felt very high vibe. Temple environment is awesome. Thank you!

Good climbing experience. Not that difficult. Lots of greenery and fresh air. Individual deities are opened for darshanam from 6pm in the evening.

Probably the most beautiful Hindu temple in Malaysia from what I've seen. I have to decrease my star rating as the toliets there are occupied with extremely aggressive dogs which started chasing me and I've been scared as never before!

My Appa veedu... 💕My love of life ... The best place to release stress, forget all the problems and live the moments .. Thanneermalaiyan's vibration will blessed you❣️

513 steps to go up the new temple. Amazing journey up. Must bring own barber to get head tonsuring done on days other than thaipusam and chitra pournami

Easy hike up the beautiful temple. Quite underrated as I was the only tourist there.

Visiting the temple after 20 years. An amazing experience. 517 steps up. Was indeed worth it.

Temple was just beautiful &perfect❤😍 Ps:there's 513 steps to reach the temple-good exercise😅❤

Love this temple

Lord muruga, luckily I'm here for thaipusam. Everything nice here and the culture with a lot of beautiful tanir pandhal..nice decorating kavadi..

Nice

The temple was excellent, clean.would be more grateful if the items were friendly 😁Poojas was good. Anathanam was tasty food... Syabas to the cook! If could arrange a wheel car to the top much appreciated cause old folks can't go up🙈

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New Penang Murugan Hindu Temple in Malaysia – The Biggest Muruga Temple Outside India Waterfall Hilltop Hindu Temple at Penang in Malaysia is believed to be the biggest Murugan Temple outside India. The temple is also known as Arulmigu Bala Thandayuthapani Temple or Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthabani Kovil. The temple was opened to public on June 29, 2012 after Mahakumbhabhishakam ceremony. The temple is located above the old temple which was built in 1850. It was an important temple for Indian workers. The old small temple used to attract 700,000 people during Thaipusam festival. Space crunch and increasing number of devotees led to the construction the new elaborate Murugan Temple. Some facts about the new Arulmigu Bala Thandayuthapani Temple The temple is inspired by the Chola and Pallava temple in Tamil Nadu. The entire temple work was done by artisans from South India. The entire temple sits on a 70,000 sq ft land. Six pillars in the temple represents the six major Muruga Temples in Tamil Nadu - Aru Padai Veedu A highlight of the temple is a seven-storey 21.6m-tall gopuram. The temple has 500 steps from the foothill to the temple. The temple covers an area of 20,000sq ft 8.23 m-tall murti of Shiva welcomes the visitors at the foot of the hill. The ceiling of the temple has 11 floral designs. Ramesh Smile 😊 13/04/2020

Very good temple and here very peacefully place

(Translated by Google) Biggest Hindu temple in Perlis (Original) Biggest Hindu temple in Perlis

Muruga lives there.

On a clear day you get a good shot of the Penang skyline

Well maintained

look great frim outside

Nice

Super

All the praise goes to god

Blessed day 💕

I loved kuil all

Hindu temple 🛕

Stunning and beautiful, do visit and join thousands of devotees especially on Thaipusam day. The Golden chariot is amazing.

Feeling bless

Great murugan temple.

Favourite spot for thaipusam 🙏

(Translated by Google) Well well be good. (Original) Vel vel veru vel.

Excellent temple!!

Lovely place to around.

Nice temple on the top of a hill. Good surrounding and views at the top.

Very clean temple. The temple is maintained beautifully. A must visit if you are in Penang.

Thampusam will be a lot visitors. Everything look nice here for view and culture. Tourist may need refer to local guide to reach there

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Awesome place to visit ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Excellent place for pray

Nice temple

Devotional

is worth to go

Is a nice and beautiful and also blessed temple