Immigrants from Tamilnadu, India, the founder President of the Śrī Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuala Thambusamy Pillai, an influential descendent of Indian Thus Śrī Maha Mariamman Temple was built in 1873 in Kuala Lumpur. In theĪncestors who came here, brought along with them the Divine Mother - Śrī Maha MariammanĪnd his ' Gnana Kulantai', Śrī Subramaniar to be worshipped and Within the four seas, they travelled to search for fortune. The life-style of the Tamils is situated around the Wherever they reach, together they bring thoseįundamental qualities. Arrival of the Tamilsĭevotion, cultural heritage and love for the Tamil Language are the Language, the National Language of Malaysia. The name is derived from the name of a nearby river known as Sungai It is the main cave, the temple cave, in a hilly massif known as Bukitīatu, Rocky Hill. Is lodged in a cave about 400 feet above ground level. The 113 year old main temple, dedicated to Lord Subramaniar (Karttikeya), Indian settlers in the development of Malaya and then Malaysia Out as a monumental focal point of the significant contribution made by the Batu Caves Śrī Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam