The Mahamariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu Temple in Georgetown

The Mahamariamman Temple on Queen Street, also called the Sri Mariamman Temple, is regarded as the oldest Hindu Templein Penang. It is dedicated to the Hindu deity Mariamman, who has a following among the Indians of South India. Scholars believe the name Mariamman comes from two words, ‘mari’ meaning power, and ‘amman’ meaning mother. Thus Mariamman is considered a motherly power figure.

On this picture, you see Mariamman behind me.