Kek Lok Si Temple, Temple of Supreme Bliss

Kek Lok Si Temple, Temple of Supreme Bliss is a Penang Icon, and a Premier Penang Tourist Attraction. It is situated on a Hill Slope in Air Itam, a town on the Island.

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Buddhism and Traditional Chinese blend into a harmonious whole, in the temple architecture and artwork. Work begin in 1893, and in 1930, Combining a Chinese octagonal base with a middle tier of Thai Design and topped with a Burmese design, the seven storey main pagoda (pagoda of 10,000 Buddha) was completed.

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A 30.2 meter bronze statue of the Kuan Yin or Goddess of Mercy was completed in 2002 located on the hillside above the pagoda, Due to the currently works are in progress Snapshots have decided not to pay a visit yet to this attraction.

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Photo of the Work in Progress Ornate Shelter of the Kuan Yin is located at Snapshot Blog at this link, entitle Cage Mercy.
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Research : Wikipedia
Photo : @PhotoShoot by SnapShots