Sri Mahamariamman Temple
163, Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur, 50000, Malaysia
History & Historical Heritage
Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, founded in 1873 by K. Thamboosamy Pillay. Originally serving as a private family shrine, it was opened to the public in 1927. The temple features a stunning 22.9-meter (75 ft) tall South Indian style Gopuram, constructed in 1972, decorated with 228 Hindu deity sculptures carved by master craftsmen from Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Mariamman (the manifestation of Parvati/Shakti), the temple serves as the starting point of the grand annual Thaipusam procession to Batu Caves, where the silver chariot carrying Lord Murugan is taken through the streets of Kuala Lumpur.
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Sacred Legend (Sthala Puranam)
"Goddess Mariamman is highly revered as the protector of Tamil immigrants in foreign lands, shielding them from diseases and hardships. Historically, the temple served as a vital refuge and social hub for early South Indian laborers who came to work in the tin mines and rubber plantations of British Malaya, providing them with spiritual strength and community connection under the protective shelter of the Mother Goddess."
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Comprehensive Route Guide & Logistics
Nearest Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 60 km or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) - 25 km
Local Bus Routes
Available Bus Numbers: GoKL Free Bus (Purple Line) and regular RapidKL buses stop at Jalan Tun H. S. Lee
Railway Junctions & Connecting Trains
- Pasar Seni LRT/MRT Station - Located just 200 meters from the temple. Easy walking access through Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.