Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, Brickfields

Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, Brickfields

Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is a Hindu temple located along Jalan Scott, Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The temple is over a century old.

It is one of the most prominent Sri Lankan Tamil or Ceylonese Tamil temples in Malaysia. It is huge and showcases rich Sri Lankan Tamil architecture and has become a popular tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. The temple architecture is said to be inspired by the Nallur Kandaswamy temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is reputed to be one of the most orthodox temples in Malaysia where rituals are followed strictly in accordance the rules of Saiva Agama Scriptures. Videography and photography of the shrines are prohibited inside.

The Kalamandapam hall which holds wedding ceremonies and is owned by this temple was officiated by the second prime minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdul Razak.

The Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is managed by the Malaysian Ceylon Saivites Association (MCSA). The temple provide religious services such as housewarming ceremonies and child 31st day ceremony.