Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple, in Chinatown, is one of the temples and places of worship in Melaka in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | Jalan Tukang Emas, Chinatown |
|---|---|
| Details | Check visiting hours before you go Free |
| Good to know | Knees and shoulders covered Shoes off inside |
| Area | Chinatown |
| Typical visit | About 20 min |
| Listed in | Melaka Temples |
| Take me here | |
| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple
Built in 1781 by Thaivanayagam Chitty, leader of the Chitty community, on land granted by the Dutch, this is the oldest Hindu temple still standing in Malaysia. It is dedicated to Vinayagar (Ganesha), and a second altar honours Lord Muruga.
The Chitty are Tamil-descended Peranakans, and the temple is one of the few Chitty temples in the country. Look for Dutch-period details in the entrance, columns and roof tiles.
Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi Temple Location
Nearby
- Kampung Kling Mosque โ Temple, 0.0 km away
- Tan Kim Hock (Jonker Street) โ Souvenirs, 0.1 km away
- Ola Hostel โ Hotel, 0.1 km away
- The Daily Fix Cafe โ Cafe, 0.1 km away
- Jonker 88 โ Hawker food, 0.1 km away
- Jonker Walk Night Market โ Night market, 0.1 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.