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Sri Mahamariamman

163 Jln. Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03/2078-3467
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As featured in 3 days in Kuala Lumpur
Ranked #15 of 104 attractions in Kuala Lumpur
Type: Religious Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: This intricately detailed South Indian temple is Malaysia’s oldest functioning Hindu temple, dating back to 1873.
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bucuresti
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I visited the temple in a Saturday evening. First, you have to take your shoes off, natural for a hindu temple, BUT you are not allowed to leave them in front of the temple. There is a small place for keeping your shoes in baskets exacly near the temple, but when we asked for our shoes, u found out we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

We went there in the morning it was a little crowded but the temple spic and span. This is a Hindu temple and they conduct all the rituals according to south Indian tradition. It is close to china town Petaling Streets. Foot wears are not allowed but you can leave it with the shoe keeper by the side of the... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Been there before; just a Hindu temple like many others in Malaysia. If you face the entrance and turn to right you could walk into a open parkinglot at your right side. This is the back of Jalan Petaling (Chinatown); a maze of small streets with chinese cooking and eating and meat, organs, fruit. We were the only tourist in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Nice and peaceful temple where you can retreat from the heat and the busy streets around Chinatown. The entrance is particularly nice, while the inside is ... a bit empty and without significant attractions. Nice shops selling flowers just outside.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We visited on a sweltering afternoon so were a bit tired by the time we got to the temple. The entrance is impressive enough, but once inside there really wasn't so much more to see. We spent maybe 10-15 minutes taking pictures and then headed to the reggae bar down the street for a nice cold beer. Many things in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

it is a very nice temple. if you have time you can just sit there and enjoy. very quiet and peceful; take your shoes off before enter

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

lovely temple and just maintained much better than most of the South indian temples .The ambience was really nice and religious . The temple maintains high standards . Good management .

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The temple is very easy to find. it locates just next to the petaling street. need 20 cents to use the shoes basket. you can take fotos inside but mind your steps not stamping on the pigeon stools.

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Gurgaon, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

About 200 meters, 5 minutes walk, from the China town, Jalan Petaling this temple dedicated to Mariamman, a folk Goddess of Tamil Nadu could be found easily. You will find the flower, garland vendors as in India near by. China Town, Chinese Temple, Tamil temple, Mosques this is what KL is all about: a multicultural society. When you go there... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

I was born on India so have had the good fortune of seeing many amazing temples in the South of India. This isn't as nice as the main Indian temple in Singapore's Little India but as a stand alone, it is quite nice. The main gopuram is richly carved and colorfully painted with mythological figures and then on the inside... More

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