Indonesia unveils ‘biggest’ Hindu temple in South-East Asia

Worshippers walking down the front steps on Feb 2, 2025, at Murugan Temple in Kalideres, West Jakarta. Built atop a 4,000sq m plot, the temple is open to Hindus of all sects. - Antara

JAKARTA: Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar inaugurated on Sunday (Feb 2) what is claimed to be the biggest house of worship in South-East Asia for Hindus: Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam Temple, also known as Murugan Temple, in Kalideres, West Jakarta.

In his opening remarks, Nasaruddin said the temple served as not only a place of worship but also a symbol of religious harmony in Indonesia.