Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple
Last updated: October 2026
Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple, in Waterfall Road, is one of the temples and places of worship in Penang 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 Kebun Bunga (Waterfall Road), George Town |
|---|---|
| Details | Daily 6:30 am – 12:30 pm and 4:30 – 9 pm Free |
| Good to know | Shoes off |
| Area | Waterfall Road |
| Typical visit | About 30 min |
| Listed in | Penang Temples |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple
The Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple was founded around 1854 by the Chettiar community and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the end point of Penang's Thaipusam silver chariot procession, and the recesses of its roof are lined with religious paintings brought from India.
Visitors are welcome outside puja times with shoes removed and modest dress. The temple closes from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. It sits near the foot of the Waterfall Hilltop Temple steps and the Penang Botanic Gardens, so all three fit into one morning.
Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple Location
Nearby
- New Bob Rent-A-Car & Tours — Car rental, 0.3 km away
- Waterfall Hilltop Temple (Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani) — Attraction, 0.5 km away
- Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple (Waterfall Hilltop Temple) — Temple, 0.5 km away
- SNH Wellness Centre (St Nicholas' Home) — Spa & massage, 0.7 km away
- Penang Adventist Hospital — Hospital, 0.8 km away
- Penang Botanic Gardens — Attraction, 1.0 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.