Undial Counting at Sree Maha Mariamman Temple, Butterworth
The sacred ritual of Undial counting took place at Sree Maha Mariamman Temple, Butterworth. For the past two years, the PHEB Commissioners have been personally present throughout the counting process — a task that can take hours.
This commitment by the Penang Hindu Endowments Board, together with the Temple Management Committee, reflects not only accountability but also the shared dedication to preserving the sanctity of our temples and the trust of the community.
📅 Date: Friday, 15th August 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:20 PM 📍 Commencement Point: Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple, Bagan Luar ➡️ Procession To: Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam, Butterworth
Join us for a blessed procession as the Flower Tray is ceremoniously carried from Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple to our beloved Amman Temple. The journey will culminate in the sacred Poochori Vizha, followed by a Special Pooja.
📍 Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam, Butterworth 📅 12 August 2025
Devotees came together in prayer for the Aadi Durga Homam Poojai, seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga for strength, protection, and prosperity. The temple was filled with devotion, divine chants, and the sacred energy of the homam fire.
Appointment Of The Penang Hindu Endowments Board Chairman And Deputy Chairman
The Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB), established under the Hindu Endowments Ordinance of 1906, for the term of 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, held its first official meeting today following the recent appointments of new commissioners effective 1 August 2025. The Board comprises a total of 19 commissioners.
The Board is pleased to announce that YB RSN Rayer, Jelutong has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board, while YB Senator Lingeshwaran R Arunasalam has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman.
The Penang Hindu Endowments Board operates under the supervision of the Ministry of National Unity, and all audit reports are tabled in Parliament. For matters related to state affairs, YB Sundarrajoo Somu, Penang State Executive Council Member, will coordinate on behalf of the State Government.