Sri Anantha Vel Murugan Alayam, Jinjang (Kuala Lumpur)

As the Indian saying goes “Do not live in a place without a Hindu temple”, the basis for this temple was cemented. It was started in the 1950’s to accommodate the growing number of Hindu devotees in Jinjang. The temple started in a small wooden hut, but has transformed into a well-designed brick and mortar structure due to the efforts of Lord Muruga’s devotees. The present statues of the temple were sculptured in Madurai and special poojas were conducted to open the eyes of the deities. Prior to the order of the statues, the temple committee consulted a famous South Indian astrologer. The astrologer stated that the current location of the temple was previously a hill. This hill is believed to be the location where Lord Muruga had come to rest with his consorts, Valliamma and Deivanaiamma. Apparently Lord Muruga first came to Batu Caves, and then proceeded to the current location of this temple. As this was after the defeat of demon Surapadman at Thiruchendur, Lord Muruga resided here with his consorts in “Anantham” (peace).

Initially the temple committee wanted to have a statue of a 6 faced Lord Muruga. This was disapproved by the astrologer, stating it would harness the aggressive energy of Lord Muruga, which did not agree with the location. To test the accuracy of the astrologer, the temple priest decided to place a picture of a 6 faced Lord Muruga at the inner sanctum. After several days, the temple priest faced numerous obstacles in performing his daily poojas at the temple. The temple priest immediately removed the picture and peace was restored.

As the temple is in a neighbourhood, there are plenty of stray pets. Being animals, these pets search for accessible meals and sometimes rummage around the temple. As the milk offering to Nagamman was frequently defiled by these animals, this exasperated the temple priest. He loudly announced that he would no longer offer any milk to Goddess Nagamman as she was not there to receive the offering. After several days, the temple priest came across shed snake skin. It was extremely long, and puzzled the priest as there were no signs of snakes in that neighbourhood. He realised it was a sign by Goddess Nagamman to assure him of her presence, hence he continued with his offering of milk to Goddess Nagamman. Many devotees have stated that the presiding deity of this temple, Lord Muruga with his consorts radiate a beautiful persona. It is no wonder that devotees seeking his divine assistance get their prayers fulfilled as Lord Muruga is perpetually happy in this peaceful temple.

Address: 6 1/2 mile, Jln Kepong, Jinjang Utara, 52000 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 0193984309 (Temple Priest)