Wat Buppharam, Penang
| Wat Buppharam | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Jalan Perak, Pulau Tikus |
| Municipality | George Town |
| State | Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
Location within George Town | |
| Geographic coordinates | 5°25′32.562″N 100°18′58.376″E / 5.42571167°N 100.31621556°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Thai temple |
| Founder | Phra Phothan Srikheaw |
| Date established | 1942 |
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Wat Buppharam (Thai: วัดบุปผาราม; RTGS: Wat Buppharam), also known as the Buppharam Buddhist Temple, is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Situated at Jalan Perak, the temple is the home to a renowned statue of Buddha, the "Lifting Buddha". It becomes a focal point for the annual Songkran, Loy Krathong and Vesak Day festivities within the city, as well as the Jathukarm-Ramathep-Ganesha blessing ceremonies.