Wat Chayamangkalaram (วัดไชยมังคลาราม;), also known as the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple, is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Situated at Lorong Burma opposite the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, it is the oldest Siamese temple in the state. The temple features one of the world’s longest reclining Buddha statues as well as several coloured statues of Yakshas and other mythical creatures. Measuring from 32 meters to 33 meters from end to end, the statue also serves as a columbarium, in which the urns of the cremated are housed.
Dhammikarama Burmese Temple (ဓမ္မိကာရာမမြန်မာကျောင်း) is a Theravada Buddhist temple. Situated at Lorong Burma opposite Wat Chayamangkalaram, it is the only Burmese temple in the state, and a focal point for the annual Water, Thingyan and Mid-Autumn festivals in the city, as well as the Buddhist Lent.
Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the temples on September 24 2016. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.