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The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in George Town is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Penang. Its beginnings can be traced back to as early as 1801, when it was a small shrine. With an increasing Indian community on the island, the shrine was expanded into a proper temple. It was decorated by artisans and built in elaborate South Indian architecture. Statues of Hindu Gods, goddesses and sacred animals adorn the temple throughout. There is also a priceless statue of Lor Subramaniam, the revered Hindu deity, adorned in gold, diamonds and emerald finery.
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