This
tranquil abode of worship is pulsating with divine Goddess energy, sanctifying every
nook, cranny and corner. The moment you’ve set foot in this temple, the imprint
of spiritual exuberance will alter your life eternally. The sight of holy
trisulam, the smell of lime, kungkumam, neem, the chanting of Vedic Sakthi
mantras, the feast of ‘prasadam’ (offerings of food), and the spiritual
vibration that tingles your skin, stimulates the five senses into spiritual
serenity. The temple itself had its origins steeped in mysticism, enshrined as
single trisulam under neem tree, deep inside the bushes of Kampung Chekadi,
Ipoh. In this temple, the conviction of the Hindu worshippers of Divine Goddess
has never been in vain, as she constantly nurtures each devotee with spiritual
sustenance and divine love. 
Many
devotees have had the divine opportunity of witnessing Mahakali, as a beautiful
lady, draped in a bright, yellow sari, having a turmeric complexion and adorned
with gold jewellery, and having a big, red, ‘pottu’ (dot on forehead). There have
been many miracles in this temple, one which involves ‘kungumam’ (red turmeric
powder), which has given this temple the title “Kungumangi”. On 25th of July 1980, the first
Mullaipaligai festival was celebrated. This festival comprises of placing 9
assorted beans into an earthen pot for 9 days, and carrying the pot to a nearby
river, and back to the temple. At the height of the ritual, ‘kungkumam’ started
emitting from the Goddess’s forehead, sprinkling all over the Goddess’s statue
and the Mullaipaligai pots. This
incident which was recorded in the history of the temple brought throngs of
Hindu devotees from all over Malaysia to this temple, all eager to see this
spiritual phenomenon. Another remarkable tale which is the talk of this temple,
is whereby a non-Hindu who when happened to pass the temple, tore the
decorations and religious banners that were hanging outside the temple. She
immediately felt someone slapping her, and upon returning to her residence,
discovered to her exasperation, that her vision became blurry. She sought the
help of many hospitals, and medical doctors, but to no avail. She then requested
the advice of a ‘bomoh’ (shaman), who then informed her that she had violated
the protocol of spirituality, and earned the wrath of a Hindu Goddess. In sheer
desperation, this lady returned to this temple, and begged for forgiveness. Due
to the kindness of the Goddess, the lady soon recovered from her ailment, and
she became a staunch devotee of Goddess Kaliamman.
The trisulam of this holy abode is renowned
for countering the negative elements, such as witchcraft, black magic, evil
spells and disturbances of spirits. Devotees seeking help, will place 3 limes
on the jagged edge of the trisulam, and pray for the blessing of Chandi Devi. Another
major event of this temple was in 1986, when the Sri Nava Chandi Homam was
conducted in this temple. The Homam itself was prompted by the Goddess, when
she appeared in the vision of 3 temple committee member, instructing each one
to pour ‘ghee’ (clarified butter), spiritual offerings and a ‘sari’ (silk
cloth) into a fiery pit. The Homam was conducted by 9 priests, and celebrated
very grandly. An elephant was brought for the ‘Gaja puja’ (worship of
elephants), a cow for ‘Go puja’ (worship of cows), a horse for ‘Asva puja’
(worship of horses), and finally 108 ‘sumangali puja’ (prayers done to invoke
the blessings of married women who have lived long and enjoyed a prosperous
family life).
Address: P.O.Box 490, Kg Chekadi, Buntong, 30100 Ipoh. Phone:05-2548469
