Devotees Angry Over Temple Demolition

The Sri Maha Muniandi temple was demolished on July 24. Pic: Aizuddin Saad/ NSTKUALA LUMPUR: Worshippers are upset over the demolition of the Sri Maha Muniandi temple by City Hall recently.

Temple caretaker Anpalagan Thandavaryam, 52, said he had sent a letter to the mayor and City Hall to ask for a seven-day extension when the notice was issued to tear down the small temple.

"We were shocked when a bulldozer and 25 City Hall enforcement officers tore down the temple at 8.45am on Wednesday (July 24)," he said.

He claimed that they were not shown any documents before the demolition and City Hall only filed a police report after the temple was demolished.

He said the temple was established in 1930 and was moved to the 6m by 6m space beside City View condominium three years ago.

"I've been taking care of this temple for many years and have watched it become a place of worship for many," said Anpalagan.

He said the shrine was run on charity and donations from devotees.

"We have not obstructed anyone's path. To see the temple being demolished is very depressing."

Temple devotee Datuk Bathumalai Apparu, 46, said this was not the proper way to demolish the temple.

"The statues of the temple along with other religious items were confiscated by City Hall and that is what saddens me," he said.

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Devotees Angry Over Temple Demolition