Vinayagar Chathurthi, one of the grandest and most cherished festivals in Hinduism, will be celebrated worldwide on 27th August 2025 in honour of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and bestower of wisdom and prosperity. On this auspicious day, devotees will perform special prayers at home, while temples dedicated to Ganesha will hold elaborate ceremonies to mark the occasion. In Malaysia, the Court Hill Sri Ganesar Temple, also known as the Kortumalai Pillaiyar Temple, stands out as one of the most renowned Ganesha temples where the festival is observed with great devotion and splendour.
The temple is all set to commemorate Vinayagar Chathurthi 2025 on a grand scale. The Annual Vinayagar Chathurthi Festival will be celebrated over two days: today, 26th August 2025, with the majestic Golden Chariot Procession, followed by the main Vinayagar Chathurthi Celebration on Wednesday, 27th August 2025.
The Golden Chariot Procession will take place on Tuesday, 26th August 2025. The evening will begin at 4.00 p.m. with special prayers, Abhisegam, and Maha Deeparathanai. At 7.00 p.m., the Vinayagar Chathurthi flag raising ceremony will be conducted by Tan Sri Datuk Dr. R. Nadarajah, Chairman of the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam. Following this, at 7.30 p.m., Lord Sri Ganesar will be ceremoniously placed on the Golden Chariot, marking the commencement of the grand Golden Chariot Procession, which will begin from the Court Hill Sri Ganesar Temple and proceed along the designated routes.
Chariot Procession Route
1. Jalan Pudu Lama Court Hill Ganesar Temple
2. Persiaran Maybank
3. Jalan Raja Chulan
4. Jalan Tun Perak
5. Jalan Sultan
6. Jalan Hang Kasturi
7. Jalan Tun H.S. LEE Maha Mariamman Temple
8. Jalan Sultan
9. Jalan Hang Kasturi
10. Jalan Tun Sambanthan
11. Jalan Tun Sambanthan 3
12. Jalan Scott
13. Jalan Sultan Abd. Samad
14. Jalan Rozaria
15. Jalan Tun Sambanthan
16. Little India
Chariot Returning Route
17. Little India (U-Turn)
18. Jalan Tun Sambanthan
19. Jalan Tun Cheng Lock
20. Jalan Pudu
21. Jalan Pudu Lama (Chariot Reach at Court Hill Ganesar Temple)
The temple is currently undergoing renovation in preparation for the upcoming Kumbabishegam at the end of this year. As a result, the temple surroundings may be congested, and devotees might experience some inconvenience or discomfort. The temple management expresses its sincere apologies and regret for this, said Temple Chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Dr. R. Nadarajah. He warmly invites everyone to participate in this auspicious festival and receive the divine blessings of Lord Ganesha.
As devotees gather in prayer and celebration, the Court Hill Sri Ganesar Temple continues its long-standing tradition of honouring Lord Ganesha with grandeur and devotion. Despite the ongoing renovations, the spirit of Vinayagar Chathurthi remains undiminished, drawing devotees from near and far to be part of this sacred occasion. With blessings of Lord Ganesha, the festival is set to be a memorable and spiritually uplifting experience for all who attend.
Source: Kortumalai Ganesar Temple Facebook
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