Over 2,000-tonne Raja Gopuram stands tall as landmark of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
By Karen Bong KUCHING, Oct 30: Weighing more than 2,000 tonnes, the towering Raja Gopuram (main tower) of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple along Rock Road stands as a striking landmark of Hindu faith, cultural identity and architectural craftsmanship in Sarawak. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Association Kuching president Dato Shankar Ram Asnani said the main tower was constructed according to traditional Hindu architectural and religious specifications, involving detailed calculations and expertise from…
The Raja Gopuram of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuching, weighing over 2,000 tonnes, was completed this year after a restoration process that began in 2019. The structure was built using traditional Hindu specifications and required adjustments to meet local planning regulations.
The tower weighs over 2,000 tonnes and required careful structural planning for its foundation.
Specialists from India performed detailed calculations to ensure compliance with religious architectural principles.
The tower's position was shifted backwards to satisfy planning regulations regarding height and setbacks.
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KUCHING, Oct 30: Weighing more than 2,000 tonnes, the towering Raja Gopuram (main tower) of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple along Rock Road stands as a striking landmark of Hindu faith, cultural identity and architectural craftsmanship in Sarawak.
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Association Kuching president Dato Shankar Ram Asnani said the main tower was constructed according to traditional Hindu architectural and religious specifications, involving detailed calculations and expertise from specialists in India.
He said temple construction was not simply a matter of putting up a building, as every aspect, including its orientation, height, proportions and placement of deities, had to comply with established religious principles.
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