A brief history of Taman Alam Megah and Bukit Cermin
The old Alam Megah Muthu Mariamman temple was demolished for
the expansion of Persiaran Klang and relocated to its present site.This spot is
at the junction of Persiaran Klang next to two natural water sources (covered
in blue concrete slabs) which can still be seen today. This was the temple's
main water source for abishegam and prayers.
Locals who once tapped rubber in the vast rubber estates which covered
modern day Alam Megah and Putra Heights speak of their challenging
experiences namely those which involved the trail up Bukit Cermin. They
started their journey near the foothill where the old Alam Megah Temple
stood and ended it at the top of Bukit Cermin where the Kaliamman Temple
is located. Both these temples were a symbol of hope and guidance for
those brave men and women who worked in the early hours of the day with
no navigation tools to lead them or protection against wild animals.
This journey tested both faith and endurance and temples played an important role in providing them with a sense of security.There are even colonial era stories of people getting lost atop Bukit Cermin but folktales or true stories, we may never know. However, one thing is certain; they were always fearful of their safety especially when ascending and descending this legendary hill.
This journey tested both faith and endurance and temples played an important role in providing them with a sense of security.There are even colonial era stories of people getting lost atop Bukit Cermin but folktales or true stories, we may never know. However, one thing is certain; they were always fearful of their safety especially when ascending and descending this legendary hill.
Also read:
Bukit Cermin Kaliamman Temple
http://www.malaysiantemples.com/2012/09/kingsley-hills-kaliamman-temple-putra.html
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