Taman Keladi Maha Mariamman Temple , Sungai Petani (Kedah)

This prominent temple was built in Sungai Petani at least a hundred years ago for the Indian plantation workers of that area. This temple is immense in size and was creatively renovated recently due to the effort of its current chairman, Mr.Jega. Its two acre land boasts of a stunning Kamadhenu structure, an enormous Hanuman statue, and a most captivating Goddess Mariamman in black granite. This original Goddess Mariamman statue has remained in the temple since its inception. There is a sad truth in this temple, but nonetheless it ends with a happy ending. Wealth creates greed, and sometimes greed supersedes even the staunchest of spiritual aspirants.

This wealthy temple with its vast property became the object of struggle of the previous temple committee. Due to the escalating disagreements, the temple was unattended, and became desolate. After several years, no one would even go to this temple that was overgrown in thickly covered plants and grass. Unknown to all, the goddess Mariamman was displeased with the current state of affairs. The goddess decided that it would be the Mr.Jega who would save the temple. She appeared in his dream as an all commanding goddess, in a crimson red sari, and requested the temple chairman to look at the state of affairs of her temple. The temple was being encroached by the surrounding jungle. After receiving the Goddess’s decree, Mr.Jega became restless and could not continue with his daily activities. He knew deep in his heart that he had to do something about the temple, so he visited the temple. At the abandoned temple, he went about clearing the thick vines and bush. Unexpectedly, another visitor came by and started helping Mr.Jega. Then the visitor stated that the temple chairman should take it upon himself to clear this temple and offered RM500 as an initial fund. With this encouragement, the temple chairman valiantly took it upon himself to refurbish this splendid temple, costing nearly RM1.4million. The Taman Keladi Maha Mariamman temple is one of the most prestigious places of worship in Sungai Petani, due to the endeavour of Mr.Jega.
Add: Taman Keladi, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah. Tel: 0194582705 (Mr.Jega)