Last Update On : Saturday, September 23, 2017 05:50:22 PM
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Sri Maha Mariamman Temple| BATU CAVES | Sri Maha Mariamman Temple | Lord Murugan statue | Chinese Version |
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Open daily: 6am-9pm
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Thambusamy Pillai Family
The Oldest Indian Temple At the rear is the garbagraham, which corresponds to the head. It is a freestanding structure with its own roof and walls and has one entrance that faces east. This is the inner sanctum where the chief deity Sri Maha Mariamman is installed. The priest stands in front of the garbagraham when performing the puja (prayers). Ganesh is in the shrine on the left and Subramaniam, his brother, is on the right. Ganesh is also found at the entrance as he is the remover of obstacles. The eight female figures inside the Temple are of Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth). Hinduism in Malaysia Hinduism reached Malaysia in the 7th century by early Hindu traders from India. Relics and remains from this period have been found in Kedah (Bujang Valley). But the Hinduism practiced in Malaysia today is the Hinduism of the settlers who came into this country in the 19th and early 20th century. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduism_in_Malaysia. Majority of the Indian in Malaysia are Tamil Indians. 90 percent of these Tamil are practicing Hindus. Hinduism has an important impact in Malaysian culture. Hinduism spread to Malaysia before Islam arrived in the 15th century. Hinduism culture are found Malay language, literature and art. Tamil Nadu Indians came to Malaysia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as laborers to work on rubber plantations. Among the early settlers were some well English-educated Indians whom today formed the professional middle class. Like in India, Hinduism is diverse in Malaysia, with large urban temples dedicated to specific deities, and small individual established temples in plantation estates. Many people worship Shiva, a deities of Southern India. Second World War brought destruction to Malaysia and caused cultural revival after the War. Chinese religious believes, Christianity and Hinduism began to gain new spirit and new horizon. Second World War revive Hinduism among Malaysian Indian with the new foundation of organizations and administration to bring unity and reform. Hindus believe in God ( a supreme deity). Hinduism believe in reincarnation. There is an increase of Chinese adapting Hindu ceremonies in their religious life. |
Sri Maha Mariamman Mariamman is a manifestation of the goddess - Parwatee, an incarnation embodying Mother Earth with all her terrifying force. Mariamman is popularly worshipped by oversea Indians, especially Tamils because she is looked upon as their protector during their sojourn to foreign lands. She is associated with disease and fever and protects her devotees from unholy or demonic events. |
Other temples in Malaysia : THIRUMURUGAN TEMPLE | BATU CAVES | Sri Poyyatha
Vinayagar Moorthi Temple Annai Sri Maha
Turobathai Amman Temple Maha
Karumariamman Alayam Arulmigu Maha
Muniswarar Sri Maha Mariamman Devi Sri
Periyachi Amman Temple
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Few other Indian temples in Malaysia :
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September 23, 2017 05:50:22 PM |
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