Glorious shrines, intricate carvings, and some faith in our minds take us to these vibrant Amman temples, especially during this Navratri period. Although Malaysia is home to thousands of magnificent Amman temples, the writer feels that these Amman temples around Klang Valley should be on your must-visit list.
As we are on the third day of Navratri, we have curated a list for you, and scroll down to have a look at temples that you could head to during this auspicious day.
Sri Mahamariamman Devastanam Temple, Kuala Lumpur
Founded by K. Thamboosamy Pillai in 1873, this temple was initially used as a private shrine by the Pillai family. Known as the oldest temple of Goddess Mariamman, the manifestation of Goddess Parvati and the oldest Hindu temple in the city.
Location: Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Sri Maha Mariamman Alayam
Location: No 18A, Jalan PJS 5/6, Taman Desa Ria, Jalan Klang Lama, Petaling Jaya.
Om Sri Maha Athi Nageswary Amman
The multi-coloured eight-tiered gopuram is just unique and powerful in its own way.
Location: Persatuan Penganut Om Sri Maha Aathi Nageswari Amman, Puchong Gateway, Jalan Seri Kembangan, Lot 48733, Puchong 47100.
Petaling Estate Sri Maha Mariamman Alayam (Old Klang Road)
Location: Petaling Estate,Sree Maha Mariamman Temple,Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur
Sri Agilandeswary Amman Temple
Address: Jalan Kapar, Kampung Perepat, 42200 Kapar, Selangor
Maha Mariamman Alayam, Shah Alam
According to Selangor Hindus, the uniqueness of this temple is the presence of Ganga Amman, who is rarely found in Hindu temples of Malaysia. Goddess Gangga Amman originates from the holy Ganges River. Interestingly, the sanctum sanctorum for Gangga Amman is always flowing with water, thereby denoting her ‘sakthi’.
Address: Jln 19/25, Section 19, 40000 Shah Alam.
Tel: 012-2879970 (Selvakumaran)
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Kelana Jaya – Seaport
Address: No 23, Jalan SS 7/3A, Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Sri Gengai Amman Alayam
Address: Lot 3207, Batu 8/12 (KTM), Jalan Klang Lama, PJS 5, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Dewi Sri Karumariamman Temple, Klang
Address: Lot. 27900, Jalan Dato Mohd Sidin, SJJC Kampung Jawa, Klang, Malaysia
Sri Raja Sakthy Nageswari Amman Temple
Address: PT31, Section, 98, Jalan Bangsar, KL Eco City, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 019-388 2941
Sri Maha Mariamman Alayam Golconda Kapar
Address: Ladang Golconda, 42200 Kapar, Selangor Daryl Ehsan. , Kapar, Malaysia
Plan your visit to the temples after 7.30pm as the prayers will commence around that time and by God’s grace, devotees will be able to witness the beauty of Amman along with the priest’s chanting powerful mantras.
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