Sri Maha Mariamman Temple

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  • Address
    163 Jln Tun HS Lee, Chinatown
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  • Transport
    train: Pasar Seni LRT

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The most striking religious monument in old KL, this Hindu shrine was founded by migrant workers from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in 1873. Flower-garland vendors crowd the entrance and the temple is crowned by a huge gopuram (temple tower) covered in riotously colourful statues of Hindu deities.

Locals leave incense, flowers, coconuts and strings of limes as offerings to Mariamman, the South Indian mother goddess, an incarnation of Durga. The idol from the temple is paraded to the Batu Caves in a silver chariot during the Thaipusam festival in January or February each year. Non-Hindus are welcome to visit but leave your shoes at the entrance.