[Place] Temple of Goddess of Mercy, Penang

Temple of Goddess of Mercy in Penang..... 广福宫

Temple of Goddess of Mercy (Guang Fu Gong 广福宫)  is one of the oldest temple in Penang that has been reopened after months of restoration. After the restoration, no burning joss sticks are allowed in the temple anymore. The interior before the restoration was damaged by the cruel smokes from the joss sticks that were once allowed inside the temple. Now, all the joss sticks are only allowed to be placed on the joss sticks pot prepared in front of the temple.

This temple is crowded with people, especially the 1st and the 15th day of lunar calendar, or during the examination season. The temple has 2 sections, one at the front and one at the back that you only get to see after walking through the small doors on both sides.

This is the place that i will enter and pay my respect whenever I am nearby.