Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
仙四师爷庙

The front entrance of Sin Sze Si Ya Temple in Kuala Lumpur
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
仙四师爷庙
Location in Malaysia
Geography
Country Malaysia
District Kuala Lumpur
Culture
Primary deity Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya
Architecture
Architectural styles Chinese
History and governance
Date built 1864
Creator Yap Ah Loy

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple (Simplified Chinese: 仙四师爷庙, Traditional Chinese: 仙四師爺廟) is the temple built by Yap Ah Loy's workers. The information board at the front entrance says "The Sin Sze Si Ya Temple was founded in 1864 by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, it is dedicated to patron deities of Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya. The deities has guided Kapitan Yap Ah Loy to defeat the enemies and defend Kuala Lumpur during the civil war (1870-1873). The temple has witnessed the birth and growth of our great city Kuala Lumpur."

This temple is also be known as "Sze Yah Temple", under which name it appears in some travel guide books. It is located at 14A Lebuh Pudu, close to the Central Market of Kuala Lumpur.

Coordinates: 3°08′47″N 101°42′02″E / 3.146271°N 101.700654°E / 3.146271; 101.700654


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