Okay so since the last post I promised to continue our TEMPLE RUN adventure here in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
So the last three stops were temples close downtown.
As for the later 3 stops we drove towards the outskirts of Johor Bahru...
4th Stop:
Guan Yin Temple, Taman Perling
Ah there goes my model of the day- Jelly's mummy ^^
Guan Yin Temple was, I had to say one of the cleanest and well-organised temple I've ever been!
Had a short chat with the uncles in the temple there...
Don't mind having a short chat with the elders, besides,
you can always hear them sharing some interesting life stories, why not!
Pro tip No.1:
Elders/ uncles/ aunties are always happy to see young people praying at temples or visiting heritage places (hehehe)
Didn't had the chance to took more pictures as we were quite rushing to two other temples before sunset!
But Guan Yin Temple is really worth visiting,
the pillars of the temple are beautifully carved, with clean and friendly environment for praying.
5th Stop:
Skudai Tien Hiew Gong
Year of established: 1892
Address: Lot 1919, Jalan Bujuk, Kg. Baru, 81300 Skudai, Johor.
Ah how could we left out this temple?
Memorable childhood spent in Taman Skudai, with grandpa's house just located within walking distance to Tian Hou Gong :)
From what I know,
my past Grandma visited this temple very frequently,
and the family used to drop by the temple whenever there are big events going on...
See the huge parking lot?
The temple committee would set up stage and events using this space.
What kind of events you may ask?
Ask any Malaysian and they will know,
Getai Show, during the Hungry Ghost Festival (7th Lunar Month)...
Getai (歌台) or literally Song Stage is a stage performance with singing and live band held during the 7th month of the Chinese Calendar or Ghost Festival in Malaysia.
Source:
Source: xDragain's Flickr
The front row seats are reserved for the "Hungry Ghosts" and nobody is allowed to seat!
But back to Tian Hou Gong,
look what I've found!
Lovely little garden just beside the temple :)
Walking through the "Hallway of goodluck?"
No I'm really happy to see many fishes, not sashimi.
Sashimi is not the first thing that came up on my mind.
(Right...)
6th and last stop: Fa Zhu Gong Temple, Machap
Not many sources are regarding Fa Zhu Gong temple online,
but what I heard from family,
this temple has been around for centuries old and was said by elders to be one of the most highly respected temples in Malaysia.
Quick fact:
There is some consultation services given to people everyday who wish to come and pray,
and by consultation it refers to psychic, who has mysterious powers, has the ability to receive messages from Gods and therefore, able to consult human like us! (It all made sense now is it? :D)
And yes,
I had the honour to receive some consultation...
(I promise to mend my bad habits!) --> See, it works!
Perhaps,
you're reading this and goes like:" Whaaaat?!"
So many religions on earth.
But when it comes to life,
when it comes to praying to Gods,
what could we ask for more?
Love is all you need.
♥
