Kuala Lumpur | Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Sri Mahamariamman Temple. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, is very close to the well-known 'Petaling Street' among the locals. Established in 1873, it is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, featuring a typical South Indian style. The most distinctive feature of the Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the temple tower above its gate. The tower has seven tiers, adorned with many colorful Hindu deities. The deity seated in the middle of the top tier is likely the goddess Sri Mahamariamman, an incarnation of the South Indian goddess 'Parvati'. The various other deities have different expressions and postures, and especially the fired sculptures of the gods are very brightly colored and exquisitely crafted. After so many years, they remain as vibrant and eye-catching, which is quite rare. Picture 11, next to the temple, there are stalls selling garlands and offerings, with strings of garlands that are very brightly colored. This temple welcomes non-Hindus to visit, but shoes must be removed before entering and left outside the main gate.