Stock Photo - Malaysia, Penang, Georgetown, Thai Buddhist Temple,. The Wat Chayamangkalaram (or Chayamangkalaram Temple) is a Thai Buddhist temple in Penang, Malaysia. The temple is in downtown Georgetown and was built in 1845 by Thai Buddhist immigrants. The main attraction at Wat Chayamangkalaram is its Reclining Buddha, the third-largest statue in the world. The statute is 33 meters long and adorned with gold and lapizlazuli. A temple is an important place of pilgrimage for followers of the Theravada school of Buddhism, and Thai language services are offered each Sunday. The temple also offers weekly meditation classes in Thai and English, attracting students worldwide. The temple complex also includes an ornate prayer hall, an indoor pagoda, and a museum that houses artifacts related to Buddhism. In addition, the temple is home to a school of traditional Thai music and hosts regular cultural events. The Wat Chayamangkalaram grounds are a popular tourist destination, featuring ponds and landscaped gardens outside the temple.