Thaipusam is just around the corner so let’s celebrate the wonderful festive by visiting these Indian temples in Malaysia and also appreciating their religion and culture.

Indian Temples In Malaysia

1. Batu Caves, Selangor

Fun Fact: The 140-foot statue of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan is the tallest of a Hindu deity in Malaysia, and the third tallest of its kind in the world.

Address: Batu Caves, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

2. Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur

Fun Fact: The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Address: Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: 

Entrance Fee: Free but you need to take off your shoes and there’s a shoe safe for 20 cents for each pair

3. Sri Shakti Devasthanam Temple, Bukit Rotan, Selangor

Fun Fact: Sri Shakti Temple is reported to be the only Hindu temple in the world where manifestations of all 51 Shaktis are present.

Address: Sri Shakti Devasthanam Temple, Jalan Kuala Selangor, Bukit Rotan, 45700 Bukit Rotan, Selangor

Opening Hours: Daily, 5:30 am – 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

4. Kallumaalai Temple, Ipoh

Fun Fact: Kallumalai Arulmigu Sri Subramaniyar Temple is a monumental seven-tiered and you will be welcome with a 21 metres high entrance tower.

Address: Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniyar Temple (Kallumalai Murugan), 140, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, 30300 Ipoh, Perak

Opening Hours: Daily, 4:30 am – 12:00 pm & 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

5. Muniswarar Temple, Johor

Fun Fact:  There are many god and goddess statues in the temple which makes the visiting experience more powerful for those who practice the religion.

Address: Sri Maha Siva Muniswarar Temple, No. 1, Jalan Mempelam , Kawasan Perusahaan Tampoi, 81200 Tampoi, Johor Bahru

Opening Hours: Daily, 24 Hours

Entrance Fee: Free

6. Waterfall Hill Temple, Penang

Fun Fact: Visitors need to climb 513 stairs to reach the temple.

Address: 25, Jalan Kebun Bunga, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang

Opening Hours: Daily, 6:00 am – 12:00 pm & 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

7. Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang

Fun Fact: The temple has stood in the same place for more than 200 years making it the oldest Hindu temple standing in Penang

Address: Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Lebuh Queen, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

8. Tawau Thirumurugan Temple, Tawau, Sabah

Fun Fact: Tawau Thirumurugan Temple was established on February 28, 1967, by Army Officers

Address: Mile 2, 91000, Jalan Utara Baru, 91000 Tawau, Sabah

Opening Hours: 6:30 am – 9:00 am & 6:00 pm – 9:00 am

Entrance Fee: Free

Here we have 8 beautiful Indian temples in Malaysia you can visit during Thaipusam and if you’re a fan of appreciating the beauty of other religions, you can also check out 10 Beautiful Chinese Temples. Don’t forget to visit and respect the rules of the temples.

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