Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple,
The Oldest Hindu temple in Prai
Sri Selva Vinayagar Hindu Paripalana Devasthanam, Prai
Jalan Besar, 13600,
Perai, Penang
The Oldest Hindu temple in Prai
Sri Selva Vinayagar Hindu Paripalana Devasthanam, Prai
Jalan Besar, 13600,
Perai, Penang
E-mail: info@sriselvavinayagar.com
Photos from: http://www.sriselvavinayagar.com
Artist's impression.
History
From:
http://www.sriselvavinayagar.com
"The Sri Selva Vinayagar temple was built as a wooden temple about 103 years
ago. It was formerly known as Pillaiyar or Vinayagar temple. This temple
was earlier maintained by the Prai railway and port labourers.
The Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple was reconstructed in 1967.Two Kumbabishegams were held in 1974 and
1991 respectively. 17 years have passed since the last renovation in
1991.
This temple was officially registered in 1987 under the Malaysia Society Act
1966 under the name of Kuil Sri Selvavinayagar Hindu Paripalana Devasthanam
Due to public road works, including the construction of an overhead
bridge, the land between the road & the temple has been elevated.
This in turn, effectively leaves our temple 5 feet below the road level.
Furthermore this has caused cracks to appear on the ceiling & the
Vimana, resulting in severe water leakage when it rains. This caused the
inside of the temple to be wet & slippery, posing a hazard to
devotees. Also the older temple layout did not have an access road in
front (main entrance) since it is immediately facing the side wall of a
neighbouring house. The lack of an access road in front of the temple
has resulted in devotees coming from the rear of the temple,
circumnavigating their way to the main entrance."
New Structure
"Considering the above factors as well as land area limitations, the management committee decided that the Sri Selva Vinayagar’s new abode should be built as a double-storey structure at the current location facing west instead. The new structure is estimated to cost RM 3 million, based on the Quantity Surveyor’s report. On the 11th February 2008, a Palasthabana ceremony was conducted to relocate the deities of the temple to a temporary location next to the Temple.
We invoke the Lord’s blessings and call upon you, the devotees and well wishers, to fully support this noble cause by generously contributing in terms of cash, kind & also words of encouragement.Furthermore, the temple has received the approval of tax exemption from the Inland Revenue Board. All donations can be given directly at our temple premises or deposited into our bank account."
Visit http://www.sriselvavinayagar.com for further information.
Special thanks to:
The management of Sri Selva Vinayagar Hindu
Paripalana Devasthanam.
Paripalana Devasthanam.
http://www.sriselvavinayagar.com
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