Thousands throng Glass Temple to offer prayers

Thousands throng Glass Temple to offer prayers

Thousands of devotees thronged the Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Temple – better known as the Glass Temple – to offer their prayers on Deepavali.

The temple, which is famous for its elaborate mirror work that covers more than 90% of its structure, attracted many devotees from all over the country as well as from Singapore.

For S. Saravanan and his family, visiting the temple in Jalan Tebrau here has proven to be a memorable affair.

The 38-year-old manager visited the place with his family after staying over at his brother’s house the night before.

“We came down from Kuala Lumpur a day before Deepavali, and this is the first time we are here to give offerings and prayers at the temple.

“The Glass Temple is by far the most unique temple I have even been to and visiting it has made this Deepavali more memorable for us,” he said, adding that he also took pictures of his family in the temple to show their friends in Kuala Lumpur.

Another new visitor is J. Vanitha, 31.

She said she understood why her friends couldn’t stop talking about the temple.

“The temple’s interior is made up of pieces of mirrors which make the place so breathtaking,” said Vanitha.

S. Vely, 32, said she visited the temple regularly every week in the last ten years.

“The atmosphere at the temple is different during Deepavali because there will be mantra chants and I would feel at peace,” said the mother of two.

Temple president S. Sinnathamby said about 5,000 came to offer prayers at the temple.

“Other than mantra chants and prayer offerings, there are also colourful kolam on display.

“This year, we are also giving away goodie bags and ang pow to visitors and devotees,” he said.

-News courtesy of The Star-