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Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple

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About the temple

Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is the oldest existing Hindu temple in Malaysia and one of the oldest functioning Hindu temples in Maritime Southeast Asia, dedicated to Lord Ganesha and representing one of the few remaining Chitty temples in the country. The shrine draws devotees through the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere reaching its peak during the evening rituals and on festival days when special pujas are performed.

oldest Hindu temple MalaysiaLord GaneshaChitty templeMalacca heritageMaritime Southeast Asia
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Devotee rating
1
Daily rituals
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Major festivals

How to reach

By road
Well connected to city centre, ~20 min by taxi or auto.
On foot
Footwear stands and cloak rooms available near the main entrance.
Nearby stay
Dharamshalas and hotels within walking distance of the temple.
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