SRI MAHAMARIAMMAN TEMPLE, KUALA LUMPUR

General Info

Sri Mahamariamman Temple is a superbly decorated and Malaysia’s oldest Hindu temple, and a well-known hotspot for the tourists and people who are navigating the streets of Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur. Standing around 23m (75 ft.) above the bustling marketplace, the five-tiered tower of the temple has been designed well with valuable stones, vivid tiles, and hundreds of Hindu deities’ carvings, making it a well-known place of worship and tourist attraction.

Malaysia Sri Mahamariamman Temple Attraction Tour

Sri Mahamariamman Temple has very ornate player hall like its exterior. The walls are lined with frescos and murals and shrines under the well designed dome ceiling. There is a shrine of Mariamman, the South Indian mother goddess, at the back of the complex, who is also known as Parvati. There are also smaller shrines devoted to Lord Muruga and Lord Ganesha. In January and February, Thaipusam is the Hindu festival which is held and Lord Muruga’s sculpture is moved from temple to Batu Caves which are located on silver chariot. It attracts tens of thousands of tourists all the year round.

You may walk along the busy Petaling Street to visit Sri Mahamariamman Temple or as part of Sri Mahamariamman Temple Tour Malaysia, which includes night walks and city sightseeing. Especially if you are visiting late evening or early morning, you may join praying devotees. Founded in the year 1873, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is located in Jalan Bandar at the part of Chinatown. A new structure was built with Raja Gopuram Tower in South Indian temples’ architecture. Since inception, the temple has been a prominent place of worship for Indian immigrants. Today, it is a national and cultural heritage.

Getting There

You can easily reach the temple by metro. So, you can take any line to reach Pasar Seni LRT station, which is located only 3 minutes of walk from destination. You can also take taxi as drivers know this location very well.

Highlights

1. Enjoy the Hindu Festival “Thaipusam”
2. A Silver Chariot for taking statues to the Batu caves
3. Visit central market, Petaling Street and a Chinese temple
4. Visit the highlands, rainforest and deep blue sea
5. A prayer hall with statues of Hindu God
6. A place to visit and worship
7. Watch the amazing architecture to know about the Indian culture and heritage

Notes

1. Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM (Sunday – Thursday)
2. It opens till 9:30 PM on Friday
3. It opens till 9:00 PM on Saturday
4. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is located on Jalan Tun HS Lee, just opposite to Petaling Street in Chinatown.
5. According to special events, opening hours may vary.
6. Generally, the temple opens from 6am to 8.30pm from Sunday to Thursday, from 6am to 9.30pm on Friday and from 6.30am to 9pm on Saturday.
7. It takes just an hour to visit the temple.
8. Entry is always free. However, you may donate some ringgits for maintenance.
9. It is recommended to dress well and leave shoes outside.