Dhoby Ghaut, Penang
Dhoby Ghaut | |
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Quarter | |
Settled | Early 19th Century |
Government | |
• Local Authority | Penang Island City Council |
• Mayor of Penang Island | Yew Tung Seang |
Time zone | UTC+8 (MST) |
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]
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.
- George Town, Penang
- Populated places in Penang
- Indian diaspora in Malaysia
- Ethnic enclaves in Malaysia
- Laundry places