Wat Buppharam, Penang

[2] 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.

[2] Urban legend has it that the statue contains the ability to predict whether a devotee's wishes can be fulfilled.

[2] Although founded as a Theravāda Buddhist temple with the layout of Thai tradition, the temple are decorated with various mythical religious creatures of Nāgas with the mixture of Hindu and Taoist deities such as the statue of Ganesha which is placed at the main entrance while in the left located a shrine specifically for Guan Yin.

[1] On the far side leading to the burial grounds, there is a small shrine to Tudigong (Goddess of Land).

In spite of the temple complex modest size, it has arguably one of the largest arches in the state.