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The temple
A six-tiered temple of the sea goddess Mazu stands atop Robson Heights
The temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu stands on 1.67 acres atop Robson Heights, overlooking Jalan Syed Putra. It was completed in 1987 and officially opened in 1989. Hainanese living in Malaysia built it.
Paid by donors
Hainanese families helped pay for it by buying columns and beams
The temple was constructed from 1981 and completed in 1987. Robert Chow was the architect and Lim Meng Swee the structural engineer. Many Hainanese donated money by purchasing part of the building, such as its columns and beams.
Three faiths
The temple blends elements of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism
It is a syncretic temple that combines modern building techniques with traditional design: imposing pillars, roofs and carvings. The front gateway has red pillars, a colour the article ties to prosperity and good fortune.
The prayer hall
Three goddesses have altars in the prayer hall, with Guan Yin on the right
The prayer hall has three altars. Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, is on the right, Tian Hou Niang Niang is in the centre, and Shui Wei Sheng Niang, the Goddess of the Waterfront, is on the left. Two pairs of Kau Cim oracles stand between them.
The grounds
The grounds hold a herb garden, a wishing well and a tortoise pond
Other features include a Chinese Medicinal Herbs Garden, a Wishing Well and a Tortoise Pond, along with statues of the twelve animals of Chinese astrology. A Yue Lao statue draws pilgrims from the Klang Valley who seek relationships and marriage.
Day 3, afternoon
It comes after Central Market.
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