Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
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6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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This intricately detailed South Indian temple is Malaysia’s oldest functioning Hindu temple, dating back to 1873.
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- Dan LBunbury, Australia9,012 contributionsOrnate 'Raja Gopuram'The Temple dates to 1873 with the present structure constructed in 1968. I was informed that it is the oldest and wealthiest Hindu Temple in KL. The entrance is a remarkable structure, very similar to those sighted in Sri Lanka and Singapore, a highly decorated Gopuran tower of five tiers and height of 75 feet featuring Hindu deities. I made a donation and paid the pittance for my sandals to be stored and wandered inside to be met with more buildings, all ornate and decorated with many murals and frescoes. The Main Prayer and adjacent shrines were busy with worshippers. Interesting temple and worth visiting to gain a better understanding of other faiths.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten April 2, 2024
- LOAN PHẠMHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam51 contributionsThe colorful temple in the center of Kuala LumpurThis temple is in the center of Kuala Lumpur. It's a colorful temple and has beautiful Hindu architecture. There are some things to keep in mind when comes here: - Wear polite clothes, do not wear clothes that expose too much of your arms, shoulders or shorts. - Take off your shoes when you enter the temple, your shoes is kept in the small office in front of the temple.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten July 26, 2024
- NioutLille, France119 contributionsMixedA temple in the heart of China town. Clearly very pretty outside, full of small details and temple housed right in the city. Oldest Indhou temple in KL The interior is pretty, we attended religious prayers. However, very dirty temple (trash cans, bad smell and very little maintenance). Also, at the entrance it is necessary to remove his shoes (no problem is quite normal) but a man forces you to leave them in boxes provided for this purpose against a donation but with a very particular attitude, disturbing and unpleasant. Even if it is only a few cents or euros, it is the principle: a donation is voluntary, at least a "thank you", "welcome". We did not feel welcome. That's a shame. At the reception, we'll come back.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 30, 2024
- AnuradhaNew Delhi, India1,410 contributionsNice architectureA typical South Indian temple with gopuram and colourful interiors and exteriors. Visited there at around 12:15 pm, which was the ceremonial time. Had a good experience. Located inside China town, very close to a Chinese temple.Visited October 2024Traveled soloWritten October 10, 2024
- possagolBrescia, Italy2,262 contributionsHindu templeHindu temple near chinatown, you enter barefoot and women with legs and shoulders covered. from here every year (I don't remember the month) the procession starts up to the batu cave, you can attend very nice Hindu rites the entrance portal. to seeVisited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 4, 2024
- spedubecBologna, Italy5,799 contributionsAn Indian-style Buddhist temple.In South India you will encounter numerous temples of the same style as this one in Kuala Lumpur. Inside today there were also married couples who were photographed sitting on a cream sofa. Attached to the temple, right inside, there is a buffet for lunch. In this part you have to be careful where you put your feet, because even here, as in the rest of the temple, you have to walk barefoot.Visited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 26, 2025
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Anna S
Malaysia859 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We have been to Kuala Lumpur several times and have already visited this temple there.
Nevertheless, during our visit in 2023 we were once again very impressed by the flair that this complex has.
A special experience was the pooja that was celebrated here during our stay. Even on our numerous visits to India, we have never experienced this sacred event with such intensity as it was performed here.
Nevertheless, during our visit in 2023 we were once again very impressed by the flair that this complex has.
A special experience was the pooja that was celebrated here during our stay. Even on our numerous visits to India, we have never experienced this sacred event with such intensity as it was performed here.

Written October 17, 2023
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,745 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
This was one of the stops in Central Market area and the first Indian Temple visit for this trip in KL. It actually was quieter inside than I expected.
They were very strict with ensuring no shoes were worn inside or even carried in the hands or inside a bag. A bunch of carts were in front selling various combinations of offerings for the temple.
Once inside we walked through two floors. The first floor was very bright with colorful tiles, gold trims used throughout. On the second floor, the windows gave views of the statues mounted on the rooftop.
We spent about 15 minutes inside.
They were very strict with ensuring no shoes were worn inside or even carried in the hands or inside a bag. A bunch of carts were in front selling various combinations of offerings for the temple.
Once inside we walked through two floors. The first floor was very bright with colorful tiles, gold trims used throughout. On the second floor, the windows gave views of the statues mounted on the rooftop.
We spent about 15 minutes inside.
Written October 18, 2023
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GIANMARCO P
Milan, Italy2,583 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is located on the edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar.
Built in the South Indian style, the most notable feature of the temple is the impressive 5-tiered gopuram (tower). It is the tallest structure of the temple. The spectacular 22.9 m (75 ft) tall pyramid-shaped gate tower is decorated with depictions of Hindu deities sculpted by South Indian artisans.
We attended a short ceremony.
Built in the South Indian style, the most notable feature of the temple is the impressive 5-tiered gopuram (tower). It is the tallest structure of the temple. The spectacular 22.9 m (75 ft) tall pyramid-shaped gate tower is decorated with depictions of Hindu deities sculpted by South Indian artisans.
We attended a short ceremony.

Written October 27, 2023
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lbyrne99
Dublin, Ireland359 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was a beautiful place to visit and there was a ceremony going on . Hard to tell what but the music and rituals were fabulous. Well worth a visit . Women provided with scarfs to cover your legs if you don’t have any and remove your shoes which the mind in baskets for minimal fee
Written July 2, 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China23,266 contributions
Feb 2023
Sri Mahamariamman Temple is a major Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. Unfortunately it is under renovation without much to offer at the moment. More interested visitors can go inside when outside prayer hours.
Written February 19, 2023
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Gopi
Hanoi, Vietnam745 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
As a visit to Kottumalai Pillayar temple is a must, equally it is important to visit this great temple to seek the divine blessings of Maha Mariamman. On every visit I make it a point to visit this huge temple, which brings back my fond memories of my visit to many great temples in South India. These are all goosebumps moments and I certainly consider myself fortunate to seek her divine blessings.
Written December 15, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,190 contributions
Jan 2020
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest and reputedly the richest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur and originally catering mainly to the South Indian Tamil community of the city, although there were not obviously ethnic Tamils when I visited. Architecturally, it’s a typical South Indian Dravidian style temple with an outstanding and highly ornate 5 tiered gopuram directly above the entrance to the temple. Inside is colourful like most South Indian temples with lots of sculptures of Hindu gods. I recommend going during a pooja when the faithful come to pray when I got to witness the priest performing a ceremony. The temple is located not far from the very touristy Chinatown and Petaling street market. This temple is worth visiting as part of any itinerary that includes the aforementioned attractions. The temple is colourfully lit up at night with 5 colours and looks pretty.
Written January 14, 2020
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Gwen Chia
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Sep 2023 • Solo
Built in 1873 in South Indian style, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in KL.
The temple's most outstanding feature is the impressive 5-tiered gopuram (tower). It is the tallest structure in the temple. The dramatic 22.9 m (75 ft) high pyramid-shaped gate tower is decorated with depictions of Hindu gods sculpted by artisans from southern India.
The temple's most outstanding feature is the impressive 5-tiered gopuram (tower). It is the tallest structure in the temple. The dramatic 22.9 m (75 ft) high pyramid-shaped gate tower is decorated with depictions of Hindu gods sculpted by artisans from southern India.
Written October 21, 2023
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Laura T
Middlesbrough, UK7,677 contributions
Feb 2020
This colourful temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur. There is an amazingly beautifully ornate entranceway and many intricate carvings and statues inside the temple, including an impressive mural wall. This is a very peaceful temple in the middle of a very busy district of Kuala Lumpur - 4 minutes walk from Petaling Street Market.
I was wearing baggy shorts to the knee and still had to wrap around a sarong around my waist to my feet. Shoulders and knees must be covered by women to enter. Shoes have to be taken off to the left of the entranceway, for a fee of 20cents each. Free entry to the temple.
Tourists are made to feel very welcome, although this is also an active temple with many worshipers there when we visited. Recommended to visit both during the day and also at night when the temple is lit up with colourful lights. We spent around 20 minutes here to having a good look around and taking lots of photos. Unfortunately, there is very little information available about the temple. It was however, generally well maintained and very beautiful.
I was wearing baggy shorts to the knee and still had to wrap around a sarong around my waist to my feet. Shoulders and knees must be covered by women to enter. Shoes have to be taken off to the left of the entranceway, for a fee of 20cents each. Free entry to the temple.
Tourists are made to feel very welcome, although this is also an active temple with many worshipers there when we visited. Recommended to visit both during the day and also at night when the temple is lit up with colourful lights. We spent around 20 minutes here to having a good look around and taking lots of photos. Unfortunately, there is very little information available about the temple. It was however, generally well maintained and very beautiful.
Written March 12, 2020
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eCe7XY*l
54 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Incredible!!!
Wow we were lost for words visiting this temple! So incredibly beautiful!
Shoes are kept safe for 0.2 cents at the entrance.
Each model and statue is beautifully created and colourful. So much to see and learn about the Hindu religion.
Right in the heart of Chinatown and so unexpected until you walk in!
Wow we were lost for words visiting this temple! So incredibly beautiful!
Shoes are kept safe for 0.2 cents at the entrance.
Each model and statue is beautifully created and colourful. So much to see and learn about the Hindu religion.
Right in the heart of Chinatown and so unexpected until you walk in!
Written October 1, 2023
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Good day, we would like to know whether hair tonsuring is present in this temple.
we would like to know if available the contact phone numbers.
Written July 20, 2018
No. There is no such facility. Normally people use regular saloon and then arrive at the temple for worship. This is a small temple right in the town.
Written July 21, 2018
What day and time did you see the chants and music? Thanks
Written May 13, 2018
BoocatButterbee
Coos Bay, Oregon
Wasn't that temple demolished? Did they rebuild it?
Written January 15, 2018
it is still the old temple..Partly Rebuilded and restored for local people to Pray ..as well as tourist to Pay a visit...
Written February 2, 2018
is there public parking close by? we will be sightseeing in Malaysia by car. enncle
Written December 9, 2017
The Temple is in the middle of the very congested area of Chinatown in the older part of Kuala Lumpur. Whether or not there may be parking, I would definitely advise not trying to drive there. Leave the car at your hotel and take a taxi or public transportation.
Written December 9, 2017
what time is the opening and closure time of the temple? does the temple conduct abishegam on daily routine, of yes please specify the abishegam timing. thanks in advance.
Written February 5, 2017
Normally all the Hindu temples open around 5.30 am in the morning and closes at 1 PM and again reopen at 4 in the evening and close at 8.30 PM. And this applies to the maha mariamman temple also if I am sure. Regarding Abishekam and all contact the temple administration.
Written February 5, 2017
cuanto sale la entrada al templo y cuales son los horarios?
Written January 15, 2017
El precio no es exactamente por entrar, sino x dejar los zapatos en una taquilla, pero es un precio asequible.
Horario creo que ininterrumpido de 6 a 21
Written January 15, 2017
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