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Inside Goddess of Mercy Temple in Penang, Malaysia

The temple was first built in 1728, making it Penang's oldest Taoist temple. The temple is dedicated to the Buddhist Bodhisattva of Mercy, Guan Yin. However, the temple had been originally established for the worship of Mazu, a sea deity.

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The temple was first built in 1728, making it Penang's oldest Taoist temple. The temple is dedicated to the Buddhist Bodhisattva of Mercy, Guan Yin. However, the temple had been originally established for the worship of Mazu, a sea deity.