Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple

The MY World

2 weeks ago

It's small temple which was decorated by pieces of mirror. It's located very deep place at end of the single street. It's better to come here in the morning. I felt a bit dangerous in the very dark street after 7pm. Anyway they charged 15RM for the entry for foreigners. And decoration was so flashy. It's tiny temple, so 10 minutes is enough to visit. Anyway Anyway...

TheKaKaNow YouTube

a month ago

I really enjoyed this even though reviews didn't look that good. Yes it is small but I loved it. There were some people praying in the centre so I didnt really look or go there to be respectful. There is a shop inside too which is good. There's also some food area, didn't look like it serves but maybe for special events. I think this was my first time in such a temple. It was really beautiful. I think it was the money is well spent and it all goes towards donations and maintenance anyway which I tend to do for churches. I'm happy I found this. The atmosphere there was nice too.

Audrey Wong

a month ago

It advertises itself as the ‘1st glass temple in the world’ but is still a working place of worship with devotees. The interior is colourful and glittering. In addition to Hindu deities, it also seems to be a pantheon of sorts to significant figures of other religions, eg there’s a statue of Mother Teresa. I think it tried to become a tourist attraction but that hasn’t worked out. There is a tiered admission fee system, prices vary depending on which part of the world you are from, but clearly there aren’t many tourists. The small building outside labelled ‘shop’ has obviously been closed for a while, and there’s no information to guide the casual visitor, so it feels a little sad. Access is currently difficult, we had to walk down a long desolate path next to part of the high speed rail construction. The path seemed to lead nowhere until you literally turn the corner and see the temple.

Tony F

3 months ago

This is a classic tourist trap. The temple has zero historic significance as it was only built in 1996 and the glass tiles were installed in 2008. The gopuram is quite unimpressive and difficult to see, and the surroundings are hideous. They charge a high fee for Western tourists to enter. It's kind of pretty but unless you are bored out of your mind in Johor Bahru, which would be understandable, don't bother.

KK

4 months ago

This place quite nice to visit. It consists of a lot of glass that very glittering. There are many local people come to pray in their way. Some people lie their body on the floor and pray. Actually, this place didn’t have something special for the tourist but you can go to see the culture of local people. And need to pay the fee before enter.