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This is one of the oldest and eloborate temple in the country. The 22 meter high gate tower are carved with images of Hindu deities.
The Hindu goddess Maha Mariamman in this temple are embelished with gold and precious stones. While walking in this temple your will get the scent of strong incense and jasmine garlands.
Do remove your shoe/sandal when entering this temple. Leave a Comment Address: Jalan Tun H.S.LeeDirections: Take PUTRA LRT to Pasar Seni Station and walk towards UDA Oceans shopping complex. Turn left and walk along Jalan T. H.S.Lee. The temple is a few minutes away.
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Being the most elaborates Hindu temple in the country, the Sri Mahamariaman temple was built with such an intriguing design - its shape resembles a human body lying on its back with the head facing west and the feet pointing east.
The tallest structure in the temple is the "gopuram" (tower) that is corresponding to the feet of the human body, and is the threshold between the material and spiritual world. The dramatic 23m-high pyramid-shaped gate tower is decorated with depictions of Hindu gods sculptured by artisans from southern India. It is nicely decorated with features such as intricate carvings of Hindu deities, gold embellishments, precious stones and hand-painted motifs depicting stories from early Hinduism. Italian and Spanish tiles cover the walls of its interior.
The temple also houses the tallest Hindu silver chariot in Malaysia that is kept in a vault. It is brought out once a year during the Thaipusam celebration for the procession from the temple to Batu Caves.
Located along Jalan Tun HS Lee of the Chinatown area, the temple is a fine evidence of religous freedom and racial tolerance that has long been in existence in Malaysia. Visitors to the temple may have a chance to witness the prayer rituals ("pooja") or a fascinating traditional Hindu wedding. Leave a Comment Address: Jalan Tun HS Lee, Kuala LumpurDirections: Within Chinatown area.
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Built in the late nineteenth century, this is one of the most ornate and elaborate Hindu temples in the country. The detailed decorative scheme for the temple incorporates intricate carvings, gold embellishments, hand-painted motifs and exquisite tiles from Italy and Spain. The Sri Mahamariaman Temple is the departure point for the annual Thaipusam Festival pilgrimage to the Batu Caves, and the temple houses a giant chariot that is used each year to transport a deity in the procession. Leave a Comment Address: Along Jalan Bandar,
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It is located in the heart of Chinatown, this temple is Kula Lumpur's main Hindu focus. First built in 1873, it was radically renovated in the 1960s with a profusion of statues on and around the five-tiered gate tower. The temple is free and always open.
Actually this is not a temple for tourists as I always saw it crowded by india having their prayers and yes also a few chats. Leave a Comment
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On the west side of Chinatown you will find the quite colourful Sri Mahamariamman Temple.
Nice atmosphere around the temple, especially at night. I find it interesting that this temple was built in Chinatown and not Little India section of town, though... (Saw this in Melaka, too...)
I suppose its an example of the religious tolerance in Malaysia which actually is quite evident. Leave a Comment
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Sri Mahamariamman Temple, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's fabulous Chinatown district, is an absolutely gorgeous example of Hindu temple architecture that is not to be missed. The structure is decorated with many colorful statuettes such as the one pictured here. This temple is a very active center of worship. The usual provisos apply, take off shoes before entering, etc... Leave a Comment Directions: Chinatown.
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This Hindu temple is absolutely beautiful and fascinating. It was on my must see list and I will go back to see it on my next visit. Leave a Comment Address: China Town
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A great Hindu temple that I like to visit. And in the evening, the view is exactly different than daily light. The Indians are praying and I enter the gate after open my shoes. So peaceful. It's a religious experience for me. Leave a Comment Address: Jalan HS Lee, ChinatownDirections: In Chinatown, after Jalan Penggong
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As to any temple you visit, you should go at a time when you can see the people praying. A temple without people is nothing Leave a Comment Address: China Town
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Visit Sri Maha Mariamman Hindu Temple.
This Temple is very colorful and has many goddesses for almost everything. Address: Jln. Tun H.S. Lee
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