Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, Hindu temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Description
Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple with South Indian architectural style located on Jalan Scott. The building displays traditional stone carvings of Hindu deities across its exterior and interior surfaces.
History
The temple was founded in 1902 by Tamil Hindu railway workers from Sri Lanka who settled in the Brickfields area. Since then it has served as a place where the community could maintain their religious way of life.
Culture
The temple serves as a spiritual center for the South Indian Hindu community in the city. Regular ceremonies and gatherings here allow worshippers to maintain their faith and customs together.
Practical
The temple is easily walkable from the nearby Tun Sambanthan monorail station. Visitors should be aware that hours are limited at certain times, so it is helpful to check in advance before going.
Did you know?
The temple features a garden with a lotus pond where daily prayers take place. Statues of religious figures stand there and form a visible part of the worship space.
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