Sri Veeramuthu Mahakali (Kungumangi) – Ipoh, Perak

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 25^th 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