The premise has a dome, ornamented and decorated precisely with garbagraham, the innermost sanctum where the idol of God resides, having its own roof and walls with the priest standing in front of it during the puja. It is in the form of a lying human body with head towards the west and feet towards the east, beautifully designed by mural paintings and frescos.
It is 5-tiered tower with a gateway for each and the chief deity resides in the inner part of the only entrance which faces towards the east.Īfter the entrance is the main hall where the chief and other deities of the temple reside. The feet is showcased by a 75 feet tall tower at the entrance having sculptures of 228 Gods and Goddesses beautifully and finely crafted. Sri Mariamman Temple is built in a unique architectural design with a structure being similar to the body of a man, his head pointing towards the west and feet towards the east. it is a celebration of good over evil.The temple is designed in Dravidian Architecture in pure South Indian style with different features in each part. Another popular festival that puts the Sri Mahamariamman temple in the center of attention is Deepavali, the festival of Light. some of them pierce spears in their body and walk on fire. Thaipusan is when the hindu dovotees take a vow. Thaipusam is one festival that never fails to attract curious onlookers who are keen to learn and observe Hindu cultures. The Sri Mahamariamman temple has various intricate architecture. There is an impressive gateway at every tier, each adorned with 228 Hindu deities. The feet are symbolized by a 75-feet high monumental tower standing five tiers high. The structure which is similar to the shape of a human body with its head positioned towards the west and the feet pointing east. Today the Sri Mahamariamman temple is the oldest as well as the richest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. Thamboosamy Pillai but was only opened to the public in the 1920s. The Sri Mahamariamman temple was built in year 1873 by K. The Sri Mahamariamman temple in Kuala Lumpur is one of the most popular temples. During special festivals opening hours sometimes differ.
The temple is open daily from 6am until 8.30pm (Friday until 9.30pm, Saturday until 9pm). Visitors are not allowed in with their shoes on.
A tiny fee of a few ringgit is charged for storing your shoes at a safe place when you are visiting the inside of the temple. You will see Sri Mahamariamman on your left side after 50 meters. From there you have to walk about 50 meters along Jalan Sultan, and then turn left into Jalan Tun H. If you are coming by metro, just exit at the Pasar Seni LRT station. The temple is located within Chinatown, near Petaling Street.
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