About Sri Mahamariamman Temple
On Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, between Chinese shops, rises the gopuram: a five-tier entrance tower almost 23 meters tall, with more than two hundred figures of gods and guardians. The temple began in 1873 as a private shrine of K. Thamboosamy Pillai's family and moved to this address in 1885.
This is where the silver chariot is kept that, since 1983, carries the image of Murugan through the streets to Batu Caves during the Thaipusam festival. Take your shoes off before going in, cover your shoulders and knees, and remember this is a temple in active use: photograph worshippers only with permission.
