Nine Emperor Gods Temple Photo Gallery
Lot 894 & 896, Jalan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth, Penang


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Nine Emperor Gods Temple of Butterworth.




Ornate roof architecture of the Nine Emperor Gods Temple of Butterworth.



Another view of the ornate roof of the Nine Emperor Gods Temple.



Front façade of the Nine Emperor Gods Temple.



Inner courtyard of the Nine Emperor Gods Temple.



The front chamber is opulently embellished.



View of the altar.



Doorway to the inner sanctuary, which can only be entered by the high priest as chosen by the deity itself.



View of the richly carved doors inside the temple.



Stone carving of a dragon in the middle of the temple.


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