Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, Brickfields

Local nameSri Kandaswamy Kovil
LocationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple located along Jalan Scott, Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The temple is over a century old.

It is one of the most prominent Sri Lankan Tamil or Ceylonese Tamil temples in Malaysia. It is huge and showcases rich Sri Lankan Tamil architecture and has become a popular tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. The temple architecture is inspired by the Nallur Kandaswamy temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is reputed to be one of the most orthodox temples in Malaysia where rituals are followed strictly in accordance the rules of Saiva Agama Scriptures. Videography and photography of the shrines are prohibited inside the temple grounds.

The Kalamandapam or Kala Hall which holds wedding ceremonies and cultural events is owned by this temple. It was officiated by the second prime minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdul Razak.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Kandaswamy_Kovil,_Brickfields

Official Website https://srikandaswamykovil.org/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SriKandaswamyTemple/

Email e.enquiries@srikandaswamykovil.org

Phone +603 2274 2987

Coordinates 3°8'1.706" N 101°41'36.635" E

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