Sri Shakti Temple Malaysia
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Sri Shakti Temple (Sri shakti Temple Malaysia)
Sri Shakti Temple is reportedly the only temple in the world where manifestations of all 51 Shaktis are installed. Consciously interspersed within this space are 96 carved pillars that depict the 96 universal principles of Hinduism.
Encircled by a huge decorative wall, entrance into the temple is via a magnificent Raja Gopuram (multi-tiered tower). Soaring to a height of 74 feet, the 5-tiered Raja Gopuram is a proud proclamation of the architectural treasures within.
The temple’s main entrance comprises 18-foot high sculptured granite frames weighing up to 4 tonnes, carved by skilled craftsmen from the ancient city of Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu, India.
Other delightful granite sculptures include a lion with a freely moving ball in its mouth crafted from a single block of granite, life-like baby elephants and the elaborate steps within the temple which incorporate the Yali (a Hindu mythical being).
Boasting complex architectural details, intricate sculptural designs and other unique features, Bukit Rotan’s Sri Shakti Temple certainly exemplifies the best of Indian architecture in Malaysia.
Shakti Temple in Bukit Rotan was constructed strictly in accordance with our ancient scriptures such as the Vedas, Agamas and Sirpa (architectural) Sastras. It is recognized as an outstanding example of Hindu Sirpa Sastras (architectural scriptures). This temple incorporates all the structures that constitute a proper Devi Temple according to our Agamas.
Bukit Rotan is a village in a quiet corner of Selangor, on the outskirts of Kuala Selangor.
It has never been famous for much apart from being home to the Royal Kampung Kuantan Golf and Country Club, which was built by British planters in 1910 and is the oldest golf club in Selangor, and among the first in the country.
The temple took four years to build, apparently at a cost of RM12 million (which seems really good value when you consider a prime bungalow in central Kuala Lumpur can go for that amount).
Skilled craftsmen were brought in from India to work on the project. The temple was finally consecrated in May 2013.
Among the many special features of the temple are 51 Shakti statues along the temple’s internal corridor.
These statues represent the 51 “Shakti Peedam” (places of worship to the goddess Shakti) located at various sites over the Indian sub-continent.
According to Hindu mythology the goddess Shakti, who was consort to Lord Shiva, immolated herself.
Sri Shakti Temple is reportedly the only temple in the world where manifestations of all 51 Shaktis are installed. Consciously interspersed within this space are 96 carved pillars that depict the 96 universal principles of Hinduism.
Encircled by a huge decorative wall, entrance into the temple is via a magnificent Raja Gopuram (multi-tiered tower). Soaring to a height of 74 feet, the 5-tiered Raja Gopuram is a proud proclamation of the architectural treasures within.
The temple’s main entrance comprises 18-foot high sculptured granite frames weighing up to 4 tonnes, carved by skilled craftsmen from the ancient city of Mahabalipuram in Tamilnadu, India.
Other delightful granite sculptures include a lion with a freely moving ball in its mouth crafted from a single block of granite, life-like baby elephants and the elaborate steps within the temple which incorporate the Yali (a Hindu mythical being).
Boasting complex architectural details, intricate sculptural designs and other unique features, Bukit Rotan’s Sri Shakti Temple certainly exemplifies the best of Indian architecture in Malaysia.
Shakti Temple in Bukit Rotan was constructed strictly in accordance with our ancient scriptures such as the Vedas, Agamas and Sirpa (architectural) Sastras. It is recognized as an outstanding example of Hindu Sirpa Sastras (architectural scriptures). This temple incorporates all the structures that constitute a proper Devi Temple according to our Agamas.
Bukit Rotan is a village in a quiet corner of Selangor, on the outskirts of Kuala Selangor.
It has never been famous for much apart from being home to the Royal Kampung Kuantan Golf and Country Club, which was built by British planters in 1910 and is the oldest golf club in Selangor, and among the first in the country.
The temple took four years to build, apparently at a cost of RM12 million (which seems really good value when you consider a prime bungalow in central Kuala Lumpur can go for that amount).
Skilled craftsmen were brought in from India to work on the project. The temple was finally consecrated in May 2013.
Among the many special features of the temple are 51 Shakti statues along the temple’s internal corridor.
These statues represent the 51 “Shakti Peedam” (places of worship to the goddess Shakti) located at various sites over the Indian sub-continent.
According to Hindu mythology the goddess Shakti, who was consort to Lord Shiva, immolated herself.