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Chinese new year ballons at Thean Hou Temple - Kuala Lumpur
Chinese new year ballons at Thean Hou Temple
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Churches, Temples & Mosques: Sin Sze Sin-Ya Temple
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  • Updated By chiabh on June 6, 2004
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  • Churches, Temples & Mosques - Kuala Lumpur
    by chiabh
    This is the oldest temple in Kuala Lumpur and was founded by Yap Ah Loy, Kuala Lumpur's third Kapitan China... Endowed with elaborately carved pillars, beams, altars and decrorative items as well as paintings and photographs, the temple is a treasure trove of antiques and artworks that reflect the local Chinese's unique culture...

    It houses the sculptures of patron deities Sinn Sze-Ya and Si Sze-Ya as well as other deities including the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin), the Deity of Education Man Cheong, the White Tiger Pak Foo, Thai Soi, Choi Sun and Choi Pak Seng Kuan...Some spaces on the altars are dedicated to Kapitan Yap Ah Loy...

    A must visit for those interested in Chinese architectural style...

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  • Address: Jalan Tun H S Lee
  • Directions: The temple is off the main Jalan Tun H S Lee, a stone's throw from Chinatown... It is just behind Hong Leong Bank Building at the junction of Jalan Tun H S Lee and Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock...
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Thean Hou Temple
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  • Updated By chiabh on November 24, 2004
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  • spela at the kuan yin fountain... - Kuala Lumpur
    spela at the kuan yin
    fountain...
    by chiabh
    Located on top of Robson Hill, off Jalan Syed Putra, the Thean Hou Temple is one of the largest Chinese temple in South East Asia...Opened in 1989, the temple was built with decorative beams, spectacular roofs, domed ceiling, calligraphic couplets, murals and elaborate embellishments reflecting the beauty of Chinese architecture...

    The temple has 4 levels with the main temple shrine located on the third floor... Inside the temple, the Thean Hou Goddess sits majestically between the Goddess of the Waterfront (or Swei Mei Goddess) and the Goddess of Mercy, know in Chinese as Kuan Yin...

    Outside on the right of the main temple is the Kuan Yin fountain where devotees and visitors can drink the water from the sprout held by Kuan Yin for blessings...

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  • Address: Robson Hill, off Jalan Syed Putra
  • Phone: +603 2274 7088
  • Directions: If you are travelling from KLumpur, take the left inner road along Jalan Syed Putra, after the Kuen Cheng Girls School... then turn left at the second turnoff going uphill...
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Hindu Valluvar Kottam (Art Gallery)
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  • Updated By diageva on November 28, 2003
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  • Batu Cave Museum - Kuala Lumpur
    Batu Cave Museum
    by diageva
    Down the Batu Cave there is a big hindu art gallery in down caves.

    Valluvar was a poet saint who lived some two thousand years ago. He was bom in Mayilaapur in Tamilnadu State, India.

    Valluvar was a pious man with a strict sense of duty. He served the King, his family and society faithfully and honestly. He had a keen intellect and a fluent mastery of the Tamil language.

    Although he was a Householder, he was a sagely and learned person filled with sincere devotion to God. His poems are maxims and homilies to guide his fellow human beings in the proper conduct of their lives. The poems, 1,330 pithy couplets, are filled with sagely wisdom meaningfully consistent with all times.

    Overseas Tamil Indians have designated the Tirukkural as their "holy scripture" equivalent to holy books of other religions.
    The cave walls of the Valluvar Kottam are covered with statuary exhibits, murals and inscriptions of the poet's couplets. Unfortunately, the inscriptions are in Tamil without any translations or explanations to help the non-Tamil speaking visitor.

    The exhibits are used to illustrate relevant couplets from the Tirukkural, his entire works. Valluvar Kottam is so lit that the atmosphere of a silent cave is well preserved.

    Donation R.M 1:00

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  • Address: Batu Cave
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Thean Hou Temple
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  • Updated By diageva on January 28, 2004
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  • Thean Hou Temple - Kuala Lumpur
    Thean Hou Temple
    by diageva
    Thean Hou Temple is a building which has the richest features of Chinese Architectural beauty in Malaysia. In one of the out sides there is a fountain of holy watter. Its main attractions include Balustrades, decorative Beams, Domed ceiling. Souvenir Stall, Restaurant ... and Wishing Well
    Like in other chinese temple you can see your future. In the pic my friend Angela reading her future paper.

    You want to know what I get:

    "A GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER"
    "ONE WITH A HEART OF GOLD WITH ATTRACT PATRONS TO HELP HIM TO PROGRESS AND SUCCESS. IT WILL BE PLAIN SAILING FOR VENTURES EMBARKED UPON."

    GUIDELINE:

    HONOUR & MERIT: PROSPECTS OF ACHIVEMENT GOOD.

    MARRIAGE: PERFECT MARRIAGE.

    HEALTH: NEED PATRONAGE FOR COMPLETE RECOVERY

    CHANGE OF ABODE OR PROFESSION AND TRAVEL : GOOD

    All that tolds me my wishing paper... well... what can I say??

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  • Address: 65, Persiaran Endah Off Jalan Syed Putra
  • Phone: 03-22747088
  • Website: www.hainannet.com
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Masjid Jamek
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  • By yen_2 on July 26, 2003
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  • Beside the River - Kuala Lumpur
    Beside the River
    by yen_2
    This Moorish mosque rests on the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers, the birth-place of Kuala Lumpur. This is the very spot where the first settlers of Kuala Lumpur built their shacks.

    The mosque, which dates from 1908, is the oldest in the city. It was designed by Arthur Benison Hubbock, an architectural assistant in the Public Works and Survey Department, who was intrigued and inspired by the Mogul architecture of India.

    I was trying to get a beautiful photo but it suddenly rain though when we're in the car the rain stopped..Grrr..It's one of the pretty mosque around the colonial district of the city.

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  • Address: Jalan Tun Perak, KL
  • Phone: 2-274-6063
  • Other Contact: 2-693-6664
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Sri Maha Sakthi Mohambigai Amman Temple
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  • By chiabh on June 22, 2005
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  • the temple at night.... courtesy of the star... - Kuala Lumpur
    the temple at night....
    courtesy of the star...
    by chiabh
    The Sri Maha Sakthi Mohambigai Amman temple unique is its location. The 100-year-old place of worship is in the midst of the busy Mid Valley Mega Mall.

    The temple is guarded by two imposing figures that stand at the temple's entrance. The two giant statues, known as bhootangals, are guardians of the temple.

    Apart from the statues, there is a Bodhi tree with a statue of a meditating Buddha under it. These are accompanied by sculptures of Hindu and Chinese gods, along with some spiritual masters. The temple's distinctive architecture incorporates figurines of religious gurus like Shiridi Baba, Guru Nanak, Valmiki and Buddha all around the walls.

    The temple had undergone the Maha Kumbhabishegam (consecration) ceremony in 2002 and is popular with locals and foreign tourists. It is dedicated to goddess Mohambigai, a combination of Hindu goddess Parvathy, Saraswathy and Laxmi, representing power, knowledge and fortune respectively.

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  • Address: Federal Highway, Kuala Lumpur
  • Directions: The temple is located next to the Mid Valley Mega Mall...
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Thean How Temple~
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  • Updated By yen_2 on July 29, 2003
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  • Pretty - Kuala Lumpur
    Pretty
    by yen_2
    These temple is the biggest one around KL. There are only few of us visitors and I almost feel again to the stairs as I wasn't paying attention to where I was going..though the place is quite beautiful and far from the temple you can see the city across. I guess, it's pretty nice if you'll go there around the evening or maybe it's not allowed. The temple itself has its own souvenir shop. You can check them out in the bottom of the building.

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  • Address: Federal Highway
  • Phone: 2-274-6063
  • Other Contact: 2-693-6664
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Visiting a mosque
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  • Updated By Quero on May 14, 2004
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  • Modesty (or
    Modesty (or "it's getting hot
    in here,...")
    by Quero
    It is possible to visit the various mosques around the city. The easiest and most frequently visited in central KL are the Masjid Jamek near Central Market, and the National Mosque near the old railway station.

    Visiting hours are posted on the main gate. Friday is prayer day, so plan your visit for a different day of the week. If you show up in shorts, a tank top, or a skirt showing your legs, you will be loaned a garment to cover yourself. In addition, women are required to cover their hair. Shoes must be removed before entering the sanctuary.

    Many of the mosques in KL are architectural masterpieces, so don't miss the opportunity to visit if you are able.

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  • Address: Masjid Jamek LRT stop
  • Directions: Stand behind Central Market on the bridge spanning the river for a clear view of the mosque. Then follow the walkway along the river to the LRT stop. The gates of the mosque are a few steps away.
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: National Mosque
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  • By chiabh on November 24, 2004
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  • the national mosque - with blue roofing.... - Kuala Lumpur
    the national mosque - with
    blue roofing....
    by chiabh
    The National Mosque (or Masjid Negara) was completed in 1965. Its unique design embodies a comtemporary expression of traditional islamic art, calligrahy and ornamentation.

    Visitors are advised to observe the rules of dressing and decorum which are listed at the entrance to the mosque...

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  • Address: Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur
  • Directions: The mosque is located just opposite the main Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and across the Railway Administration Building...
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    Churches, Temples & Mosques: Masjid Jamek
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  • By kenmerk on June 18, 2003
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  • Masjid Jamek, KL - Kuala Lumpur
    Masjid Jamek, KL
    by kenmerk
    Probably the most attractive mosque in town is the Masjid Jamek, which is located in the colonial district.

    Located at the fork of the two rivers that flow through the city, it does make for an attractive setting for this striking white mosque.

    Easy to find... There are stops on both the Star and Putra LRT lines nearby... (of the same name, Masjid Jamek, conveniently enough...)

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