Temple

Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple Johor Baharu

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Tips from locals

The One Hosting
July 18, 2019
The temple, one of Johor Bahru's oldest Hindu temples, is situated next to the railway tracks between Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Mohd Taib (or close to the Tebrau Highway). It started in 1922 as a simple shelter on land presented by the Sultan of Johor. In 1991, Sri Sinnathamby Sivasamy, current temple chairman and chief priest, also known as Guru Bhagawan Sittar inherited the administration of the temple from his father. He is the inspiration and driving force behind the temple. The Guru made a commitment to rebuild the temple upon inheriting it from the humble hut it once was. In spite of difficulties and challenges, the temple was rebuilt and officially reopened in 1996.
The temple, one of Johor Bahru's oldest Hindu temples, is situated next to the railway tracks between Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Mohd Taib (or close to the Tebrau Highway). It started in 1922 as a simple shelter on land presented by the Sultan of Johor. In 1991, Sri Sinnathamby Sivasamy, curre…
135
March 8, 2016
First glass Hindu temple in the world and the only one in Malaysia. Entrance fee of RM10 will be charged for foreigners.
Rageve
May 3, 2018
A beautiful temple that is a MUST visit for anyone coming into Johor Bahru
Tom D
February 26, 2018
The centrepiece of Hinduism, serving as the first Hindu glass temple in the world!
John
December 31, 2017
Unique Glass-covered Hindu Temple boasting an ornamented interior with mosaics, status & murals.

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Johor Bahru, Johor