Temple History

The history of this temple can be traced back to the year 1930. It was then built in the Public Works Department (PWD) residential area by residents of PWD Quarters in 6½ Miles, Ipoh Road. It was initiated by Mr.Rathinavelu, Mr.Manikam and Mr.Kalimuthu under the chairmanship of Mr.Nagalingam. The temple which was built on a small scale as a hut under a tree was then known as Sri Muniandy Temple which is now 80 years old to-date (2010).

Progress of the temple over the years

In the year 1960, through the effort by then MIC Deputy President Tan Sri V. Manickavasagam and Mr. S. Samy Vellu (former MIC President and former Works Minister, Dato’ Seri Utama S. Samy Vellu), a small plot of land was given by the Federal Government, along 6½ Miles, Ipoh Road. Dato Seri S. Samy Vellu also assisted the temple in seeking a contribution of RM5,000.00 from the Federal Government and took a personal interest in the construction and improvement of the temple.

1964

The temple was renamed as Sri Muneeswarar Alayam and the first Kumbabishegam was held.

1979

Due to increasing number of devotees, a Navagrahas shrine was built to accommodate the increasing number of devotees to perform Saneeswarar prayers on Saturdays

1980

Subsequently Sri Maha Mariamman was included as one of the main deities to the temple and the second Kumbhabishegam took place.

1992

The temple was renamed to Sri Siva Muneeswarar Alayam when Shivalingam and Nandhi were included and made as the main deity of the temple under the chairmanship of Mr. K. Manikam. The third kumbhabishegam was held on the 9th of September.

1996

The economic boom saw the widening of Jalan Ipoh which affected our temple. Due to this road widening project by the Federal Government, the temple had to be demolished to accommodate the construction of the new highway which is a part of Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR 2) and a temporary temple was constructed.

1997

Funds were raised and the planning & development works to build a new temple took place. The Committee went through various challenges in raising the fund and it took almost 10 years to complete the construction of the new temple

2006

On 8th of June 2006, after 10 years of hardship, the Holy Consecration (Maha Kumbhabishegam) took place on this auspicious day. The ceremony was conducted by Siva Aagama Baskar Siva Sri A.P. Muthukumar Sivachariyar and a team of 15 Gurukkals. The Kumbhabishegam was then followed by 48 days of Mandalaabhishegam

2009

The temple was appointed as Assistant Registrar of Weddings providing greater convenience for the local community to carry out their wedding registration. Up to June 2020, we have over xx number of wedding registrations that has taken place at the temple

With the increase of the Hindu population surrounding the temple vicinity over the past few years, many improvements have been developed with the help of various chairmen and managing committee members who have devoted their precious time and helped improve the status of the temple from day one for the benefit of our devotees. The temple has been doing its religious duties to its best and to the satisfaction of devotees in its surroundings.

Present operations of the temple

The temple now conducts all the special poojas as per the Hindu calendar and according to Shaivism (Saiva Neri). This includes monthly special poojas such as Pradhosam, Pournami, Amavasai, Sivarathiri, Sathurthi, Sangadahara Sathurthi, Karthigai, Shashti and Ashtami Pooja (Bhairavar). The yearly special pooja includes Tamil New Year, Chitra Pournami, Vaigasi Visagam, Aani Thirumanjanam, Aadipooram, Aadi 18 Perukku, Thiruvilakku Pooja, Vinayagar Sathurthi, Navarathiri, Deepavali, Sri Kantha Shashti, Thirukkaarthigai, Thai Ponggal, Maasi Magam, Maha Sivarathiri and Panguni Uthiram.

Of these, Maha Sivarathiri and Navarathiri are celebrated on a grand scale over 10 days with the procession of Utchava Moorthy. Varudaabishegam, the temple anniversary celebration, is celebrated on a grand scale with Thirukkalyanam.

The temple’s multi-purpose hall is open for booking for weddings, engagements and cultural events. Responses for this have been very encouraging. Since 2009 with the authority as an Assistant Wedding Registrar, couples can have their wedding registered at the temple when they plan their wedding ceremony in the temple which provides greater convenience. Other than weddings and engagements, the hall is also being used for meetings, Bharatha Naatiyam classes, Yoga classes, student programs etc.

The Management Committee currently organizes Thevaram, Bharatha Natyam classes and for school students motivational camps and workshops.

The temple is currently being managed by a committee of 14 members consisting of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and 8 ordinary committee members.

Temple Hours

	All Days
Temple Opening	6:00 am
Abhishegam	6:30 am
Morning Pooja	7:00 am
Morning closure	9:00 am
Evening Abhishegam	4:00 pm
Nithya Pooja	7:00 pm
Temple Closing	9:00 pm

Temple Location

Our Temple RULES

No Smoking

Maintain Cleanliness

Proper Traditional Attire