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03.01.2024 > A visit to Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple 北海新芭觀音亭斗母宮.
Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple is one of the largest Chinese temples located in Butterworth built in the 1980s. This is the second major temple at Butterworth dedicated to the worship of Dou Mu, the bodhisattva Marici, associated with the Nine Emperors and also known as Te Anhou.
 

Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth. It`s said that the Nine Emperor Gods festival originated in Fujian, China. The celebration was brought along by Chinese immigrants as they traveled to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth


Statues of guardian deities in front of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple. The stone carvings are still massive and impressive.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth. Taoist belief, the nine emperor gods are the nine sons manifested by Father Emperor Zhou Yu Dou Fu Yuan Jun and Mother of the Big Dipper, Dou Mu Yuan Jun.


A dragon on the roof of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth.


A dragon on the roof of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth.


The stone carvings at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth are impressive.


The stone carvings at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth are impressive.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth


The stone carvings at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth are impressive.


The stone carvings at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth are impressive.


The stone carvings at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth are impressive.


The stone carvings at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth are impressive.


The large temple bell at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth.


The large temple bell at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple, Butterworth.


The Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth Nine Emperor God, is housed on the ground level.


The main prayer hall of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth. It is associated with the Nine Emperor God, which is housed on the ground level. It`s believed that the gods will descend to earth via the waterway on the eve of the first day, therefore preparations are made and meticulously planned for that occasion.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple large pond filled with hundreds of koi fish.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple large pond filled with hundreds of koi fish.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple large pond filled with hundreds of koi fish.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth. Amid the stunning temple architecture is a large pond filled with hundreds of koi fish and a dragon fountain.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth. Amid the stunning temple architecture is a large pond filled with hundreds of koi fish and a dragon fountain.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth. Amid the stunning temple architecture is a large pond filled with hundreds of koi fish and a dragon fountain.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth. Amid the stunning temple architecture is a large pond filled with hundreds of koi fish and a dragon fountain.


Hundreds of Koi fish swim in the pond of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.


Hundreds of Koi fish swim in the pond of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.

Hundreds of Koi fish swim in the pond of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.

Hundreds of Koi fish swim in the pond of Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth and the tranquil environment.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth is characterized by beautiful and intricate architecture and a tranquil environment.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth is characterized by beautiful and intricate architecture and a tranquil environment.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth is characterized by beautiful and intricate architecture and a tranquil environment.


The grand door at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.


The grand door at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.


The grand door at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.










The deity Kuan Yin is housed on the 3rd floor, overlooking beautiful scenery at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.


The deity Kuan Yin is housed on the 3rd floor, overlooking beautiful scenery at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.


The deity Kuan Yin is housed on the 3rd floor, overlooking beautiful scenery at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.






Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth is characterized by beautiful and intricate architecture and a tranquil environment.


Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth is characterized by beautiful and intricate architecture and a tranquil environment.

The deity Kuan Yin is housed on the 3rd floor, overlooking beautiful scenery at Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong Temple in Butterworth.
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