1/6/2023 0 Comments Raj kali amman![]() ![]() The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali, the destroyer (of evil) and divine consort of Shiva many statues of her adorn the interior along with others from the Hindu pantheon. Touring around on a tuk tuk, he was blinded by a distant light and upon investigation found a small glass-covered wat, which ignited his imagination. The inspiration for the transformation apparently came from a visit to Bangkok by the newly appointed guru. A humble structure was erected and the temple only saw a handful of devotees until its makeover in 2008-9. The temple’s history dates from 1922 when a parcel of land was granted by the Sultan of Johor. Every inch of the diminutive site is adorned with coloured glass, mirrors, crystal chandeliers and umpteen other reflective surfaces. ![]() This small Hindu temple would almost disappear amid the overgrown hedges and highway overpasses if it weren’t for its bling. Mirror mirror on the wall who’s the sparkliest of all? In JB it’s without a doubt Arulmigu Sri Raja Kaliamman Glass Temple, not the malls.
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