Wat Chayamangkalaram

Wat Chayamangkalaram
Malay: Wat Chayamangkalaram
Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
StatusActive
Location
LocationLorong Burma, Pulau Tikus
MunicipalityGeorge Town
StatePenang
CountryMalaysia
Location within George Town
Geographic coordinates5°25′54.479″N 100°18′48.276″E / 5.43179972°N 100.31341000°E / 5.43179972; 100.31341000
Architecture
TypeThai temple
FounderPhra Phorthan Kuad
Date established1845

Wat Chayamangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม; RTGS: Wat Chaiyamangkhalaram), also known as the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple, is a Theravada Buddhist temple within George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang. Situated at Lorong Burma opposite the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, it is the oldest Siamese temple in the state. Wat Chayamangkalaram becomes a focal point for the annual Songkran, Loy Krathong and Vesak Day festivities within the city.