Dhoby Ghaut, Penang
Dhoby Ghaut is a place in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. It also known as Vannan Thora Tedal ("laundry district") among the local Indian community.[1][2]
Dhoby Ghaut | |
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Quarter | |
 Naduthurai Sri Devi Karumariamman Temple in Dhoby Ghaut | |
| Settled | Early 19th Century |
| Government | |
| • Local Authority | Penang Island City Council |
| • Mayor of Penang Island | Yew Tung Seang |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
Location
Dhobby Ghaut is located between Jalan Air Hitam and York Road. It lies at the confluence of Sungai Air Itam and Sungai Air Terjun, from where Sungai Pinang emerges. A few laundries still operate there. Many people who live there work in the traditional Indian laundry service providers who have been operating there generations after generations.
Etymology
Dhoby Ghaut or Dhobī Ghāṭ (Hindi: धोबी घाट, Punjabi: ਧੋਬੀ ਘਾਟ, Tamil: தோபி காட்) literally means "washing place" in Hindi, from dhobī "washerman" or one that does laundry, and ghāṭ, generically meaning a large open space.
Temples
This place hosts two Hindu temples, Naduthurai Sri Devi Karumariamman and Sri Rama Temple. These temples were built by dhobies.
See also
- Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore
- Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai, India
References
- http://www.mysinchew.com/node/40102
- Khoo, Salma Nasution (2007). Streets of George Town, Penang. ISBN 9789839886009.
- Su Nin, Khoo (2012). Streets of George Town, An Illustrated Guide to Penangs City Streets and Historic Attractions.
