About 120 years ago, a road was being built from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan. Many trees were felled to make way for the oncoming road. As one particular rudraksha tree was being cut, the tree began to bleed as if it was wounded. Many of the workers observed the
bleeding of the tree, and immediately stopped work. Immediately one of the Hindu workers went into a trance, and declared that the tree should be spared. A British supervisor who was entrusted with the construction of the road refused to this suggestion. Suddenly, a child miraculously appeared on the trunk of the tree and disappeared into this mysterious tree. The British supervisor was overcome with amazement and changed his decision. The road was laid away from the tree and the rudraksha tree was spared. An old man who is believed to be a Murugan devotee planted a Vel at the base of the tree. After that, the tree became sacred and many of the Hindu workers started praying at that shrine.Several true devotees have experienced miracles here. They are bestowed with good fortunes in their lives. The lame had walked, the dumb has spoken and the chronic sick - healed. These miracles are still occurring!
It has been many years since the incident, and
rudraksha tree is now dead. However the remains of the tree are preserved in inner sanctum of the temple
Pangguni Utiram which occurs during the month of March/April is celebrated blissfully in this temple. Numerous devotees come to perform their prayers as well as carry Kavadi. The temple is located in the midst of palm oil and rubber plantations, and is rather secluded. Hence, it is ideal for meditation and spiritual contemplation. Several saints have visited this holy place and have claimed that powerful energy from heaven is frequently directed towards the locality of this mystical temple. Adding to the unique nature of the temple is its mystical origin. The name of the temple '
Marathandavar' means deity of the tree. The tree mentioned in this context is the sacred rudraksha tree. Rudraksha is identified as the eye of Lord Shiva, whereby Rudra denotes Lord Shiva and Aksha indicates the eye. This divine bead is the ultimate holy talisman, as it transforms negative energy into positive energy. Rudraksha beads have been worn by the yogis of India for thousands of years to maintain health and to gain spiritual empowerment ...
Temple address:
Sri Maran Marathandavar Aalayam
100 km, Jalan Kuantan - Jerantut, 26500 Maran,
Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
Postal address:
Peti Surat 93,
25710 Kuantan,
Maran, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
Contact number:
Tel: 09-4778043, 09-4778050
Temple's timings :
Morning opening: 5:30 am
Morning abishegam: 5:30 am,10:30 am
Morning pujai: 7:00 am,12:00 noon
Evening abishegam: 5:30 pm
Evening pujai: 7:00 pm
Closing: 9:00 pm
