Penang, Kek Lok Si (Temple of Nirvana)

Views of pagoda at different angles

Kek Lok Si which means Temple of Nirvana is located at the main bazaar of Ayer Itam. The temple was started by a monk from Fujian China more than one hunded years ago, roughly 1890. As far as I know the construction of temple continue until these days. Today, the sprawling temple cover a large section of the valley consists of monsteries, pagoda, prayer halls and courtyards. The most visible of Kek Lok Si is the "10,000 Buddha Pagoda". the Architecture is combination of Chinese, Thai and Burmese. The octagonal structure is Chinese, the mid section of the pagoda is Thai's and top with Burmese Crown.

One of the Prayer Halls

Monateries, walkways and courtyards

The other visible structure from foot hill is statue of Kuan Yin which is at the top most of the temple ground. The Kuan Yin overlooking Ayer Itam Town and Gerogetown to ensure the continuous prosperity of the of the Penang State.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statue of Kuan Yin
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
One of the guardians of Kuan Yin. The Kuan Yin face Ayer Itam Town and Gerorgetown