Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple, Bedong (Kedah)

This charming temple flows with the bustling and creative energy of Lord Vinayagar, who always assists his faithful devotees. The unique aspect of Lord Vinayagar’s ‘sakthi’ is the celestial supremacy to clear obstacles, and is pivotal in this holy site. The temple was initiated by a group of employees from ‘Jabatan Kerja Raya’ (Department of Road Works). They had constructed the temple 60 years ago, but shifted the current temple to a new site 19 years ago after consulting several spiritual individuals. The land was donated by the state government, and also a local businessman. Soon after, the temple was consecrated by performing a Kumbhavishegam in 1993.

There is abundance of tales about Lord Vinayagar guiding the devotees of this temple. There was an estate clerk in desperate financial trouble, and in extreme anxiety, wept at the shrine of Lord Vinayagar. After this tearful experience, the estate clerk began to receive numerous business opportunities, and soon became a wealthy entrepreneur in this town. There was also a lorry driver who did not have enough funds to pay his children’s university fees. After praying ardently at this temple, the lorry driver striked lottery and managed to pay his children’s university fees. Another tale is a construction developer who pledged to renovate the temple, if his fledgling business took off well. The business began to flourish, and the grateful construction developer renovated the temple.

A distinctive feature of this temple is the statue of Lord Ganesha seated on a chariot, and reigns several horses. The statue was the originally consecrated in the former temple, and has been replaced by a granite statue. The persona of this image strikes a powerful symbol, whereby Lord Vinayagar is the supreme commander of this temple, and will aid all devotees wholeheartedly.
Address: Lot 670, Batu 1, 08100 Bedong. Phone: 016-6062390 (Rajamany), 016-4357384 (Kulasegaran)