Nine Emperors temple Photo

Photographer’s Note

Each year during the Nine Emperors festival this temple in the heart of Georgetown becomes the site of this almost mediaeval and spectacular display of traditional arts and religious affirmation. For nine days devotees visit the temple in droves, countless joss sticks large and small lit up, and the smell of incense pervad the entire compound. The climax is reached on the ninth day, when the Gods are to be entertained for the final time around the temple, with proper tribute made by the worshippers, before being sent off at the sea where they first “arrived”. Hundreds of worshippers – most of them had become vegetarians for nine days in a row - pack this small temple grounds. Brightly coloured banners, red lanterns, joss sticks, and giant candles are seen everywhere. It’s simple, the Gods need to be entertained so that wishes may will be fulfilled

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lucasgalodoido (16945) 2009-10-30 17:06

Hi Urs,
interesting picture and place here, the paint is curious and I like of the people too. Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

metalz (243) 2009-10-30 21:31

Hai Urs,
Penang sure have a lot of temple along road side in town. Nice place to shot. Paint on the wall attracting me. TFS

Regards,
Shamsul@Metalz

pablominto (41690) 2009-10-30 23:21

Hello Urs,

A well composed view through the gate, but still with an emphasis on the artwork!
I also notice one doesn't mind being photographed while the other is not so happy...
It is a balanced composition in rich colours!

Greetings,
Pablo -

pajaran (4320) 2009-10-31 3:04

Pozdrav.
Odlican trenutak i dobre boje. Svuda lepe stvari stite gvozdenim vratima. Dobar rad.
Lep vikend, Paja.

mauro61 (16638) 2009-10-31 4:58

ciao Urs,
immagine particolare per i due soggetti sulla porta e per la pittura sul muro.
Leggera sovraesposizione e immagine di vita quotidiana ben colta.
buona giornata
maurizio

Angshu (34243) 2009-11-01 21:09

Dear Urs
Interesting temple...is it the same temple where you took the earlier shot with the lady lighting the incense sticks? The murals on the wall are typically Tibetan...very attractive. The man at the gate seems to be interested in being photographed!
Best Regards
Angshu

AiresSantos (43270) 2009-11-01 23:47

Hi Urs
Interesting picture of the entrance to the Emperors temple
Attractive paint in the walls, nice POV.
Have a nice week
Aires

shevchenko (10192) 2009-11-02 19:27

Hi Urs,
Beautiful temple with wall and floor fully decorated with paintings and tiling works. I do know this festival, however I think the guy do not like you shooting photos here, I also face with this problem especially out of the period of celebrations and festival. They worry their temple will be demolished, they like to ask whether I'm a reporter or a government staff, it was a long time I do not shoot religious architectures.
Thanks for sharing.
Ally