Famous Hindu Temples In Penang: Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple

Hindu Temples - A Timeless Art Form

Temples are called aalayam or kovil in Tamil. The word aalayam comes from anma which means 'soul' and layam which means 'a place where one's anma can find sanctuary'. Similarly ko means 'God' and vil or il means 'place'; thus, kovil means 'God's abode'.
To a Hindu, a temple is more than a place of workship. It is a place specially choosen as the residence of the Supreme Being as the ruler of the universe. The Hindus has chosen three places to workship the Supreme Being: in his heart, in his home, and within a consecrated temple.
The Temple structure itself is conceived of as the universe, and it's principles of construction, form and decoration , as well as the rituals that take place within it's walls, are all aimed at achieving the sublime.
Architecturally, Hindu temples are an ancient art form born of a great religious tradition. Their design has changed little over the centuries.
The structure of the temple: -
The hindu temple is constructed to resemble the form of a human body lying on its back with the head of the temple positioned towards the west and the feet towards the east. This composition underlies the symbolic functions of a Hindu temple.

Mar 4, 2008

Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple - Seberang Jaya

8:55 AM Posted by KallalBoy
Labels: Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple - Seberang Jaya

Contact Details :-

Lot No, 1548, Jalan Todak,
Seberang Jaya,
Prai,
Penang.

Temple opening time :-

Morning - 5.30 a.m. ~ 12.00 Noon

Evening - 5.00 p.m. ~ 9.30 p.m.

Temple Pooja Time :-

Morning Abhisegam ~ 5.30 a.m.

Morning Pooja ~ 7.00 a.m.

Noon Pooja ~ 11.45 a.m.

Evening Abhisegam ~ 5.00 p.m.

Evening Pooja ~ 6.30 p.m.

Night Pooja ~ 9.00 p.m.

Activities Carried out at temple hall :-

Monday
6.30 ~ 8.30p.m. tuition
8.00 ~ 9.30p.m. adult religious class

Tuesday
7.00 ~ 9.30 p.m. Bharathanatyam Class

Wednesday
6.30 ~ 8.30p.m. tuition

Thursday

~Nil~

Friday
8.00 ~ 10.00 p.m.
Meditation & Yoga

Saturday
4.00 ~ 7.00 p.m.
Religious Class
7.00 ~ 9.30 p.m.
Bharathanatyam Class

Sunday
4.00 ~ 6.30p.m.
Telugu Class
7.00 ~ 9.00p.m.
Taekwando Class

Main tower of the temple

Main entrance....

Beautiful statues depicting musicians playing different music equipments....

Artistically decorated entrance....

Different views of temple gopuram......

Puranic stories depicted alonside the roof of the temple......

Majestic view of temple tower during night time.........

4 comments:

indian84 on November 17, 2008 3:53 PM said...: hi... i heard thr is a powerful n famous kaliamman temple in penang. do u no wer is it?? is posible can u upload dat temples kaliamman's picture. i c u f write up sumting about d muniswaran temple..can u upload d muniswarans picture...tq...
Anonymous said...: sure, will try to get for you
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