Tow Boo Kong Temple

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This Chinese temple is a must visit for tourist from outside of Malaysia. This is one of the bigger Chinese temples in the Butterworth area. Many may mistake this as a Buddhist temple but its not. Its is a Taoist temple called Temple of Nine Emperors which was built in 1971. The architecture is fascinating and very delicate, rarely seen in Malaysia. There are intricate artwork embedded into its walls and pillars. Full of colour and delicate Chinese designs and this makes it even more impressive. The temple grounds are relative large so you can spends a bit of time here walking thru the halls and the temple grounds. If you want to see the Nine Emperor Gods festival, its best to check their calendar a bit earlier on and then plan. Normally it happens in early September, but the actual date always follows the Chinese calendar. So do make a call in to find out the exact dates. There is a large parking lot outside the temple grounds so you do not need to worry about parking. The temple consists of 3 halls. First hall is Hall of Gods, second hall is Sacred Virtue Hall and third hall is Doumu Hall. Each hall is designed and hand crafted with amazingly beautiful artwork. I feel an amazing inner peace when walking thru these halls and it gives me time to reflect upon myself. If you stay on till the night, the temple will be beautifully lit up with lights. Truly not a sight to miss out on, so do stay till they turn on the light during the night. This is a place not to be missed!!

CalvinCalvin

The Tow Boo Kong Temple, also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Temple, was built in the 19th century by the Chinese community in Butterworth. The temple was constructed in the traditional Chinese style, featuring intricate wood carvings, colorful murals, and a grand entrance arch. The temple is adorned with sculptures of deities, including Mazu, the goddess of the sea, and the Nine Emperor Gods. The Tow Boo Kong Temple is famous for its association with Mazu, the goddess of the sea, who is said to have saved countless sailors from the perils of the ocean. Thus, the temple become a place of pilgrimage for devotees who come to offer prayers and make offerings to the deities. During the annual Nine Emperor Gods Festival, the temple is abuzz with devotees, who observe strict vegetarian diets and participate in elaborate rituals to seek the blessings of the Nine Emperor Gods. The festival is a sight to behold, with colorful processions, firecrackers, and cultural performances. For those who are seeking to experience the history, culture, architecture and legend of Malaysia. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore this hidden gem and soak up the spiritual atmosphere.

chris khoochris khoo

The Nine Emperor Gods Temple of Butterworth (now renamed to Tow Boo Kong Temple) began as an attap shed on a rented plot of land in 1970. In 1974, a piece of land was purchased to build a small temple. It was completed in the same year and was officially used as a place of worship. Due to future development plans, a second plot of land was purchased in 1986. In 1994, the temple committee decided to rebuild a new Nine Emperor Gods Temple consisting of three sections; namely, the Front Prayer Hall, the Sacred Prayer Room, and the Dou Mu Prayer Hall. There is an inner courtyard located behind the Sacred Prayer Room and a conference room situated in the basement of the temple. With donations from devotees, the public, other temples, and also with the kind support of the government, the construction of the temple started in 1996. On 26 April 2000, the temple, with a total land area of 40,000 square feet, was officially completed at a cost of RM 7 million. As the temple does not have a gate, the temple committee decided to build an arch as the main entrance to the temple. The cost of the arch was RM 1.5 million and was completed in the year 2008. There is a Front Prayer Hall, where you will be greeted by the four generals, Si Da Jin Gang, on each side of the entrance. There are also two idols of the door generals (Mui Shin). This spectacular door piece with intricate carving is crafted from a single tree trunk, and it is covered with gold leaves Dou Mu Niang Niang or Tow Boo Neo Neo (Mother of Nine Gods) sits in the deepest and most revered place of the temple. Two other deities are also placed in this prayer hall; they are Deity Lam Sin and Deity Pak Tao. The inner courtyard, with a dragon spewing water from its mouth, stands majestically in this part of the temple. This stone carving is huge and has 9 magnificent dragons craved on it. Everyone who comes here will throw some coins into the fountain to make a wish. There is also a large painting of a 100 children on the wall opposite the fountain. It is believed that the painting signifies the continuity of generation. the building of this temple is made possible through the generous contributions and support of the government and its devotees. The existence of this impressive temple is a form of affinity that brought the devotees and the temple together 北海九皇爷庙（现改名为杜甫公庙）最初是1970年租用土地上的亚答棚。1974年，购买了一块土地建造了一座小寺庙。同年竣工，并正式用作礼拜场所。由于未来的发展计划，1986年购买了第二块土地。 1994年，庙委会决定重建九皇爷庙，分三部分；分别为前祈殿、圣祈殿、斗母祈殿。神圣祈祷室后面有一个内部庭院，寺庙的地下室有一个会议室。在善信、民众、各寺院的捐款，以及政府的大力支持下，该寺于1996年动工兴建。2000年4月26日，占地40,000平方尺的寺庙正式落成。耗资700万令吉完成。由于该寺没有大门，寺委会决定修建一座牌坊作为寺庙的正门。拱门耗资 150 万令吉，于 2008 年竣工。有前祈殿，入口两侧有四大金刚四将迎接。还有两位门将（梅信）的偶像。这件壮观的门件具有复杂的雕刻，由一根树干制成，上面覆盖着金箔斗母娘娘或Tow Boo Neo Neo（九神之母）坐在寺庙最深处和最受尊敬的地方。这座祈祷堂内还供奉着另外两位神灵：他们是林仙神和白道神。内院有一条口中喷水的龙，雄伟地矗立在寺庙的这一部分。这座石雕巨大，上面刻有9条华丽的龙。每个来到这里的人都会向喷泉里扔一些硬币来许愿。喷泉对面的墙上还有一幅100个孩子的大幅画。人们相信这幅画象征着世代的延续。这座寺庙的建成得益于政府及其信徒的慷慨捐助和支持。这座令人印象深刻的寺庙的存在是一种将信徒和寺庙联系在一起的密切关系

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This Chinese temple is a must visit for tourist from outside of Malaysia. This is one of the bigger Chinese temples in the Butterworth area. Many may mistake this as a Buddhist temple but its not. Its is a Taoist temple called Temple of Nine Emperors which was built in 1971. The architecture is fascinating and very delicate, rarely seen in Malaysia. There are intricate artwork embedded into its walls and pillars. Full of colour and delicate Chinese designs and this makes it even more...