In Klang, Malaysia, Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple is a shrine to Perumal (Vishnu), also worshipped as Thirumaal, with consort Mahalakshmi. It is also known as Klang Perumal Temple.
One of the oldest and the largest Vaishnavite (Vishnu worshipping) temple in Malaysia. It is popularly known as the Thirupathi of Southeast Asia, after its namesake the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. Founded by Gopala Swamy Iyenggar, a petition writer in Klang, who brought a shrine from India so the local Hindu community could worship.
Malaysia carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Home to Batu Caves, the focal point of Thaipusam and one of the most visited Hindu shrines outside India.
Darshan hours and daily worship
| Session | Timing (as published) |
|---|---|
| Morning | 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM (from 5:00 AM on Saturdays) |
| Evening | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (until 9:30 PM Thursday and Friday, until 10:00 PM Saturday) |
Poojas and daily rituals
Daily Abhishekam, Alankaram, Deepa Aradhana and Naivedyam; periodic Vishnu Sahasranama Homam and Sudarshana Homam; Thirumanjanam bathing ritual performed on festival days
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Purattasi | Tamil month of Purattasi, mid September to mid October | Month long celebration dedicated to Perumal that draws devotees from across the region; the temple's most active period |
History and architecture
Architecture
Granite Dravidian style temple, recorded as the first granite temple built in Malaysia, with a gopuram entrance tower on Persiaran Raja Muda Musa and sannathis (sub shrines) for Shivan, Saneshwara, Anjaneya and Nagaraja
History
Founded by Gopala Swamy Iyenggar, a petition writer in Klang, who brought a shrine from India so the local Hindu community could worship. Devotees are said to have received permission for Pada Seva, worship of the divine feet of the Lord, from a spiritual guide connected to the Tirumala temple in India. The temple was rebuilt in 2015 and is listed in the Malaysia Book of Records as the country's first granite temple. It was also the first Hindu temple in Malaysia to receive ISO 9001:2000 certification for religious, cultural and social services.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Located at Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, close to Klang's Little India enclave
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. Founding year varies slightly across sources (1890 vs 1892); entry fee and dress code not confirmed