Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple, Brickfields (Kuala Lumpur)

Lord Karpaga Vinayagar is the main deity in this spiritual fortress. The other deities in the temple include Kaliambal, Balamurugan, Nagar, Agasthiyar and the Navagrahas. The statue of Karpaga Vinayagar in this temple is different from the customary thirty-six images of Vinayagar. Lord Ganesha is identified as ‘Karpaka Vinayagar’ here after the mythological tree named ‘karpakam’ that fulfills all the wishes of devotees. Also, when we worship Lord Karpaka Vinayagar, we are worshiping Lord Shiva as well. This is because Lord Karpaka Vinayagar holds a Shiva lingam in the right hand.

The statue of Karpaga Vinayagar was carved from a single granite block in Tamil Nadu, and was designed by the illustrious chief priest from Pillaiyarpatti temple, Sri Pitchai Gurukkal. It is said that Lord Karpaga Vinayagar meditates for the well being of his devotees hence their prayers are answered immediately. This concurs for the famous South Indian actor, Madhavan. He had made a vow at this temple, and his wishes were immediately granted. His domestic life was blessed with offspring, whilst his career life was boosted with the contract of playing lead roles in upcoming Tamil cinema. In appreciation, Madhavan decided he would contribute towards this temple. He donated towards the construction of this temple, as well as participated in a charity drive to raise funds for the temple. In addition, he took part in a golf tournament that rallied funds for this great temple.

The unique feature of this temple is the Tribandham Vinayagar. This wonderful statue of Lord Vinayagar is made from a combination of brown sugar, banana and cement. Besides that, the Vinayagar Chathurthi is celebrated on a grand scale at this holy site. To mark this auspicious event, two elephants are brought into the temple for a Gaja puja. The elephants are bathed, decorated and then circumbulate the vicinity. The elephants then ascend the stairs of the temple and bless the offerings of the puja.

Address: No.199, Jln Berhala, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-22748624