Guan Di (Kuan Ti) Temple

The Guan Di Temple is another Taoist temple, built around the same era as Sin Sze Si Ya Temple - circa 1888, at about the same area - Jalan Tun H.S.Lee.

The Guan Di Temple could be relevant for comparison in terms of site context and history.

More info can be found at these websites:

http://www.wonderfulmalaysia.com/attractions/guan-di-temple-chinatown-kuala-lumpur.htm
http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/attractions/kuan-ti-temple.htm#promo

The image above shows the location of Sin Sze Si Ya Temple and other notable place of worship in the area - Sri Mahamariamman Temple and Guan Di Temple.

Chinese Architecture

"Religious Building (Buddhist Temple)

Although there are a great number of Chinese embracing Christianity and Islam, the majority are still Buddhists. Like the mosques, the Buddhist temples can be found in villages as well as in small towns and cities. These temples possess significant characteristics which contribute to the Southern Chinese architecture. A typical Buddhist temple will have overhanging eaves made of clay tiles jointed by mortar, ornamented figures of people, angels, flowers or animals located on roof ridges; a big entrance door in the middle, windows of simple geometrical shape; and colourful mosaic tiles."

Taken from
http://www.hbp.usm.my/conservation/chinese__architecture.htm

Research Questions

Recap on Research Questions discussed previously.

1. To what extend did geomancy play a role in the design?
2. To what extend Hakka ethnicity play a role in the design?
3. What are the changing function or uses, if any?
4. As the procession route becomes commercialized - does it impact site context/street congregation?
5. How do the rituals affect the design or form of the temple?