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'Hindu Temples around the world' - Nagarathar Sivan Temple, Penang, Malaysia

Nagarathar Sivan Temple also called Penang Nagarathar Sivan Temple has Lord Shiva as the main deity and also has a shrine for Shiva’s consort (Shakti) with a distinct entrance. The temple was built around 1992 by the Nattukottai Chettiar (Nagarathar) community. The architecture follows South Indian style, typical of Tamil Hindu temples, with richly painted and detailed sculptures, carvings and a multi tiered gopuram (tower). The gopuram has five tiers and is elaborately decorated with mythological figures, deities, and beasts. The colours are vibrant, making the temple visually striking. There are two entrances: the main entrance and a separate entrance for the shrine of the female deity (Shakti). This reflects the tradition in some “male” temples to have distinct access points. The temple is managed by the Nagarathar (Chettiar) community, a mercantile/trading caste with roots in Tamil Nadu, known in Malaysia for building and maintaining temples. It is considered one of the older Sivan (Shiva) temples in Penang, often appreciated for its peaceful and ancient ambience. The temple plays an important role in religious festivals. For example, it is involved in the Silver Horse Chariot Procession for Sri Maha Mariamman. The temple is known for being well-maintained by the Chettiar community, which helps preserve its architecture and ritual practices. It is surrounded by greenery, including a Rudra tree—this kind of tree is rarely noted in many temples in Penang, which adds to its charm and atmosphere. The presence of a pond outside the temple is also noted in some news reports, used for ritual purposes. Close to 90% of Hindus live in the Indian subcontinent but the effect of Hinduism can be seen all over the world. This series is a humble initiative to explore the spread of Hindu culture beyond the shores of India by presenting various Hindu temples throughout the world and taking the viewers through the history of each temple against a Carnatic music background. Vocal: Mrs Aparna Sundararaman Release #65