It is true that one of the charms and tourist attractions of Asian cities are their ancient and mysterious temples. That is why this time we introduce you to Sri Mahamariamman Temple located in Kuala Lumpur!
Did you know that this temple is the oldest and most beautiful in the city? Yes, it is a Hindu temple founded in 1873. However, in 1968 a new structure was built… It is a “Gopuram” tower, a typical style of temples in southern India. This tower is 22.9 meters high and has a pyramid shape. We are sure that the decoration and architecture of the temple will impact you. The façade is decorated with representations of 228 Hindu gods, which were sculpted by artisans in southern India.
Since its inauguration, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple It was always recognized as an important place of worship for the Hindu immigrants who came to Kuala Lumpur and over the years it became an emblem of the city, becoming one of its cultural heritages!
Let's talk about the inside of the temple ... Main Hall of Prayer It was built trying to mimic the shape of a human body. That is why it has 5 levels which correspond to different parts of the human anatomy, each level ascending from the feet to the head in order to establish a difference between the material and the spiritual world! The roofs of the Main Hall of Prayer They are fully decorated and houses 3 shrines! There are also four other small shrines located peripherally around the main temple building.
What other attractions will we find inside the temple? A silver carriage, which is used at the Annual Thaipusam Festival to transport the statuettes of Lord Muruga and his consorts Valli and Teivayanni through the streets of the city of Batu Caves.
How do we get to it? Well, we must head towards the edge of the zone of Chinatown en Jalan bandar!