Wat Buppharam - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Wat Buppharam - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Wat Buppharam (; ), also known as the Buppharam Buddhist Temple, is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Situated at Jalan Perak, the temple is the home to a renowned statue of Buddha, the "Lifting Buddha". It becomes a focal point for the annual Songkran, Loy Krathong and Vesak Day festivities within the city, as well as the Jathukarm-Ramathep-Ganesha blessing ceremonies. Read more on Wikipedia
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