Snake Temple - The Home Of The Divine Servant
Hailed as being the only one of its kind in the World
, the Snake Temple serves as a natural refuge for these fierce predators. Snakes may be deadly creatures but according to the beliefs of those running the temple and its followers, they are the loyal servants of a deity.According to the legend the Temple was built in honour of a Buddhist monk named Chor Soo Kong who provided shelter to the snakes. After his death and the completion of the temple in his honour it is believed that the snakes moved in to the temple of their own accord. The strength of Chor Soo Kong is quite strong and believers from nations as far away as Taiwan and Singapore travel to Malaysia to commemorate his birthday which is on the 6th day of the Lunar month.
Though normally deadly, every precaution has been taken to ensure that visitors are safe from harm as the venom from the snakes has been removed. The most common species that resides here is the Pit Viper which is normally a vicious snake, however all the vipers in the temple are docile. This strange deviance in behaviour is explained by the presence of the burning incense which it is believed to be able to calm the snakes down. The snakes can be seen coiled around trees, beams and pillars allowing visitors to get close.
Sadly however the free roaming snake population of the temple has decreased significantly in recent years due to urbanization of the surrounding area locale. Visitors should not worry as there is always the extensive collection of walled off specimens. Photo opportunities with a snake on your body can also be arranged making for unique memento of your trip.
When travelling to Malaysia visitors owe it to themselves to visit this divine shrine that combines a naturalistic and religious attraction in a single location. Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang presents travellers with a Penang hotel that provides convenient access to various destinations as well as a range of amenities to ensure comfort during their stay.
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