Wat Buppharam, Penang

Wat Buppharam
Malay: Wat Buppharam
Thai: วัดบุปผาราม
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
StatusActive
Location
LocationJalan Perak, Pulau Tikus
MunicipalityGeorge Town
StatePenang
CountryMalaysia
Location within George Town
Geographic coordinates5°25′32.562″N 100°18′58.376″E / 5.42571167°N 100.31621556°E / 5.42571167; 100.31621556
Architecture
TypeThai temple
FounderPhra Phothan Srikheaw
Date established1942

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.