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Initially the three women were in the photo together, and then after some change in the arrangement of their sitting they revealed that three in a photo in their culture was not done. Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I was seated by these two women who were kind enough to answer my questions and pose for a photograph. The primary deity of the Temple is Sri Mariamman or the Divine Mother – she provides protection for her worshippers from evil spirits. According to my google search an Abhishekam of milk removes all sins, and coconut water increases the overall wellness of the family. It was once a place for early Indian immigrants to worship in, and is now an important icon of national heritage as well as a popular tourist attraction thanks to its vibrant Dravidian architecture. I was pleased to have arrived in time for the Abhishekam – a Hindu ritual of bathing the deity. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 1873, it is situated at edge of Chinatown in Jalan Bandar. I sat for a moment in the prayer hall to clear my mind, and take in my surroundings. South of Jalan Hang Lekir, tucked away on Jalan Tun HS Lee, is the extravagantly decorated Sri Mahamariamman Temple. The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular temples.Īs the temple is a holy place, I removed my footwear and asked permission to take photographs inside the Temple, which was granted. During a tour of the streets of Pasar Seni on a street photography mission by chance, rather than good planning I arrived at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple.