Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple, Hindu temple in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple is a Hindu temple in Johor Bahru whose interior is covered in a mosaic of about 300,000 pieces of red, blue, yellow, green, purple and white glass. Mirrored tiles line the ceiling and upper walls in floral and geometric patterns, and crystal chandeliers reflect light across the doors, pillars and walls.
The site began in 1922 as a modest shelter built on land donated by the Sultan of Johor. Major renovation work added the glass covering between 2008 and 2009.
The temple reflects a mix of spiritual traditions through its statues representing different religions and faiths. Visitors from various backgrounds recognize figures meaningful to their own beliefs when they walk through.
The temple sits between Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Mohd Taib near Tebrau Highway, making it straightforward to locate. Visitors should wear modest clothing and plan to arrive during standard visiting times.
The glass covers the interior, not the exterior: at least 90 per cent of the temple's inside is set with a mosaic of 300,000 pieces of red, blue, yellow, green, purple and white glass. The Malaysian Book of Records listed it on 12 May 2010 as the country's first and only glass temple.
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