Arulmigu Sri Subramaniar Alayam – Kerling, Selangor

The foundation of this temple in Kerling is sacredly cradled by the adjacent flowing river, which abundantly nourishes the revered ground. Eras ago, a wandering ‘sadhu’ (spiritual monk), had meditated on the river bank, for the spiritual sustenance of the land. He was brought out of his tranquil contemplation, by the wailing cries of a married couple. Startled, he then strolled towards the couple, and enquired the reason for their tumultuous behaviour. The couple gloomily replied they were ill-fated, trodden with bad luck, and lacked the will to be alive, as they were not blessed with offspring. Upon hearing this, the monk considerately admonished them, and gave valuable advice on how to deal with unfavourable circumstances in life. Instinctively, the monk then waded into the river, until the iridescent water reached his waist, and heaved out a glowing, dense, rock resembling ‘Bala Murugan’ (baby form of Lord Subramaniar).

Droves of spiritual believers, often afflicted by incurable diseases who ardently pray at this temple, often miraculously obtain a salvation to their malady within 21 days. Devotees who experience ill-fate, personal complications, pledge an oath to Lord Subramaniar to balm their festering mental anguish. Those, whose problems have been resolved, often observe ‘kavadi’ (ritual dance) for the Thaipusam festival held at the temple. Lord Subramaniar’s ‘vahana’ (mount), a wild peacock had graced the festival once, miraculously appearing in the temple compound, swayed on the curvatures of the ‘vimana’ (tower above main sanctum), and displaying its gorgeous plumage. Another miracle that occurred in the temple, during a grand ‘yagna’ (ritual fire ceremony) in the premise of the temple, was a fiery formation of ‘Bala Murugan’ during the ’poornahuti’ (final offering), testament to all-pervading presence of Lord Subramaniar.

There are many personal experiences by devotees, one of which is the temple priest contracted a mysterious ailment, and was informed by his medical doctor to prepare for the end of his days. Succumbed by calamity, nonetheless with a sliver of hope, the priest instantly started meditating in the inner sanctum of the temple, contemplating on Lord Subramaniar. After several days of meditation, the priest’s health rapidly recovered, overwhelming the ailment. Another spiritual marvel was the healing of a 7 year old mute boy. The parents of the young boy brought him to the temple, in sheer desperation as they were deeply concerned for their son’s wellbeing. The priest etched Aum on the boy’s tongue, using a ‘Vel’, devoid of piercing it, and the boy immediately started speaking. In addition, many clairvoyant devotees have witnessed a vision of Lord Idumban guarding the boundary of the temple, safeguarding the safety of devotees.

Some of the temple’s significant attractions are the adjacent river, and lotus pond. Many spiritual aspirants who are undergoing ‘Naga Dosham’, often pray at the temple, and perform milk ‘abisekham’ on Naga Amman at the river bank, whereas those distressed by black magic are advised to bathe in the river, and then pray to Lord Subramaniar. ‘Tarpanam’ prayers are often held during ‘Mahalaya Amavasai’ to appease ancestors, and remove ‘pitru dosham’. The lotus pond is often sighted with ‘deva’s’ (celestial beings), bathing and humming melodious tunes, therefore is considered auspicious.

Address: Arulmigu Sri Subramaniar Temple, Jalan Besar, 44000 Kerling, Selangor.