ABOUT US

Home About Us

Thurgai Amman Alayam

Nestled in the heart of Bukit Damansara, Thurgai Amman Alayam stands as a sacred beacon of faith and heritage. Founded in the early 1920s by the devoted workers of the former Socfin Plantations—long before Malaysia's independence—the temple began as a humble sanctuary, offering spiritual solace to plantation families who carried their traditions across generations and landscapes.

Though the original families have since spread across Kuala Lumpur and beyond, the temple remains a vital spiritual and cultural hub for Hindu communities in Bukit Damansara, Bukit Kiara, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, and Bukit Tunku. It continues to unite devotees through shared rituals, festivals, and the enduring presence of Thurgai Amman.

Thurgai Amman

18-handed form of Thurgai Amman

What sets Thurgai Amman Alayam apart is its rare and powerful dedication to an 18-handed form of Goddess Durga—a symbol of divine strength, protection, and compassion. This unique manifestation draws devotees from all walks of life, seeking blessings, healing, and spiritual clarity.
The temple's current management has embraced a philosophy of inclusivity and service, eliminating all charges for prayers to ensure that worship remains accessible to everyone. This gesture of openness has deepened the temple's role as a place of refuge, reverence, and community care.

TEMPLE OPERATING HOURS

  • Morning: 7.00AM to 9.30AM
  • Evening: 7.00PM to 9.30PM

ANNUAL THIRUVILLA

The temple's annual Thiruvilla festival, held on the last Sunday of May every year, is a vibrant celebration of devotion, culture, and community spirit—drawing hundreds of devotees in a joyous expression of faith.

POOJAS

  • Nitya Pooja (Daily)
    Morning - 7:00 AM
    Evening - 7:00 PM
  • Rahu Kala Prayers (Tuesdays)
    Abhisegam & Aalangaram
    - 3:30 PM
    Durga Rahu Kala Pooja
    - 5:00 PM

POURNAMI (FULL MOON DAY) PRAYERS

  • 27. 08. 2026
    Thursday
  • 26. 09. 2026
    Saturday
  • 25. 10. 2026
    Sunday
  • 24. 11. 2026
    Tuesday
  • 23. 12. 2026
    Wednesday

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

  • Abhisegam & Aalangaram
    - 4:00 PM
  • Nitya (Daily) Pooja
    - 7:00 PM
  • Special Pooja
    - 7:30 PM
  • Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam (Chanting)
    - 7:45 PM
  • Thevaram / Classical Rendering
  • Anathanam (Take Away)
    - 8:45 PM
  • Temple Closes
    - 9:30 PM

DURGA ASTHAMI PRAYERS

  • 20. 08. 2026
    Thursday
  • 18. 09. 2026
    Friday
  • 18. 10. 2026
    Sunday
  • 17. 11. 2026
    Tuesday
  • 17. 12. 2026
    Thursday

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

  • Abhisegam & Aalangaram
    - 4:00 PM
  • Nitya (Daily) Pooja
    - 7:00 PM
  • Special Pooja
    - 7:30 PM
  • Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam (Chanting)
    - 7:45 PM
  • Thevaram / Classical Rendering
  • Anathanam (Take Away)
    - 8:45 PM
  • Temple Closes
    - 9:30 PM

Kindly be informed that Abhisegam starts at 3:30 PM during all Pournami Prayers or Durga Asthami Prayers that also falls on Tuesdays.

SARADHA NAVARATRI 2026

  • Day 1 Durga Pooja
    Sunday, 11-10-2026
  • Day 2 Durga Pooja
    Monday, 12-10-2026
  • Day 3 Durga Pooja
    Tuesday, 13-10-2026
  • Day 4 Laxmi Pooja
    Wednesday, 14-10-2026
  • Day 5 Laxmi Pooja
    Thursday, 15-10-2026
  • Day 6 Laxmi Pooja
    Friday, 16-10-2026
  • Day 7 Saraswathi Pooja
    Saturday, 17-10-2026
  • Day 8 Saraswathi Pooja
    Sunday, 18-10-2026
  • Day 9 Saraswathi Pooja
    Sunday, 19-10-2026
  • Day 10 Vijaya Dasami
    Monday, 20-10-2026