GuideSumatra Indonesia Holiday - Sri Mariamman Temple
Indonesia Holiday - Sri Mariamman Temple
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Indonesia Holiday - Shri Mariamman Temple
Shri Mariamman Temple located in the area of Keling village (Little India), District Petisah, Medan, North Sumatra , Indonesia. Shri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in the city of Medan. The temple near the river was built in 1881 by Tamil people, India, as a form of homage and worship to the Goddess Kali.
Building the temple is similar to the Shri Mariamman Hindu temple in Singapore and Penang, Malaysia. Its architecture is influenced Indian culture, as seen in the decoration gopuram (gate) on the green gate of the temple. In addition, over the temple gate, the words "Shri Mariamman Field Association, Shri Mariamman Temple" and a picture of two angels who were carrying a large flower necklace, while above the temple, there is a statue of an elephant as a symbol of sacred animals in confidence Hindu.
Poles and temple floors are made of marble and covered with green carpet. In the temple ceiling hanging ornaments some fancy lights. Inside this temple, there are three main space a place to pray. In it, there is a brown wooden pole that stands on top of rectangular cement. And around the temple room are pictures and statues of the gods, like Lord Ganesha, Vishnu, Shiva, Goddess Kali (Durga), and Safe goddess.
In addition to enjoying the beauty of the temple with religious nuances of a very thick, travelers also can feel the atmosphere of tolerance that is quite thick in the vicinity of the temple building. In this place, visitors can watch a variety of ethnic and tribal peoples living in harmony and mutual respect. Because of its location in the center of Medan, it is not difficult to find lodging or jasmine-class hotels. Restaurants and food stalls are also widely available around the site.
Access to the location is very easy, because the temple is located in the center of Medan, precisely in the village Keling. Many public transportation, like taxis, public transportation, and tricycles passing machine at Gatot Subroto road, pass through this location.