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The focus here is on the curved finials on the rooftops of buildings set within the 10-acre temple square. The finials are believed to be able to ward off evil spirits. However, the landmark seven-storey pagoda of the famed temple is not visible in the work. In the foreground on the right is the pavilion where visitors may stop to catch their breath before taking to the steps ascending to the main temple complex. Also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss or the Temple of Sukhavati, the Kek Lok Si Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in South-east Asia, and a popular tourist spot in Penang.