Batu Caves Temple

The other important Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur is the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Hindu temple. Founded in 1873, the magnificent temple sits on the edge of the Chinatown. This temple has been an important place of worship for all of the Indian immigrants ever since its existence and it is now an important cultural and national heritage site. The temple is extravagantly decorated with precious stones, gold and Spanish and Italian tiles in its design. The main half, which is for prayers, is richly decorated and it is where three shrines to different deities are located.