In this video, we are allowed exclusive access to the Arulmigu Sri Sakthi Durga Amman Temple, affectionately known as Penang’s Silver Shrine, a revered Hindu temple located in Pulau Tikus, Penang, Malaysia. Still in part under construction, this temple is already a remarkable place of worship and cultural heritage. As we enter, we see skilled artisans at work, bringing to life intricate carvings that tell stories from Hindu mythology. They painstakingly shape figures of gods and goddesses, each designed to inspire reverence and to serve as symbolic guardians of the temple. Moving deeper into the temple, we’re taken to the grand inner sanctum, where Durga herself is enshrined, the powerful and compassionate warrior goddess revered for her courage, strength, and divine protection. She is depicted as having multiple arms, each holding a weapon or attribute given to her by the gods, symbolizing her role as the universal protector. As we watch, we learn that the artisans are not only sculpting; they’re offering their devotion to Durga, believing she is present in every detail they carve. In the outer courtyard, we see statues of other Hindu deities, such as Muneeswarar, who is also referred to as Manishvara, is a Hindu-Tamil deity, whose name is a compound of the word Mani, which means ‘Saint’, and the name ‘Ishvara’, a title given to Shiva. We leave with a sense of gratitude, having been allowed a unique glimpse at the beginnings of what promises to be a beautiful testament to faith and culture in Penang. 回