Located right in the city centre and just a few minutes walk away from J B Sentral is this Sri Rajamahamariamman Temple. Filled with huge, colourful statues and colourful paintings of Gods and Goddesses all through the temple, this temple has such a divine, vibrant atmosphere.
The atmosphere resonates outside the temple also, what with so many shops selling lovely, colourful flowers and flower garlands. The colours continue outside in the form of some shops selling colourful Indian ethnic wear too.
As soon as you reach the entrance to the temple, beautiful statues of peacocks and elephants on the wall greet you.
Once you enter the temple, you can see the colourful carvings of Srinivasa Kalyanam near the shoe stand. Next to the place where coconuts can be offered to God, there are statues of men throwing the coconut. With tall statues of dwarapalikas and angels on either side, a series of steps lead you to the temple.
This temple has sanctums of the presiding deity Sri Rajamahamariamman, Krishnar, Vinayaka, Muruga, Shiva, Durga, Navagraham, Bhairavar among other Gods and Goddesses. The shrine of every God has related paintings and statues in its surrounding walls, vimanam and the ceiling outside it. Every single painting and sculpture in this temple is very beautiful and colourful.
When in Johor Bahru, do spend some time to soak in this divine atmosphere and enjoy all the lovely, colourful art.
