Po Rome Towers
Ninh Phước (former Ninh Thuận), Khánh Hòa, Vietnam Hinduism
A Cham sacred tower group linked to royal worship and annual Kate observances.
Hindu TempleHinduism
Sri Mariamman Temple Medan
Kuil Sri Mariamman Medan · Shri Mariamman Temple Medan
Historic Tamil Hindu temple in Medan dedicated to Mariamman and attended by the local Indian-origin Hindu community.
Sacred Place Overview
About Sri Mariamman Temple Medan
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Sri Mariamman Temple Medan is located in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is historic Tamil Hindu temple in Medan dedicated to Mariamman and attended by the local Indian-origin Hindu community.
Sacred Place at a Glance
A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.
Place TypeHindu Temple
Religious TraditionHinduism
Main DeityMariamman
LocationKampung Madras, Medan Petisah, Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
Established / Period1884 (according to Indonesia Tourism)
ArchitectureSouth Indian Tamil Hindu temple architecture
HeritageHistoric Tamil Hindu temple
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionHinduism
Main DeityMariamman
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
Indonesia’s tourism authority dates the temple to 1884 and identifies its origins with Tamil Hindu donors in Medan.
Sacred Tradition
Devotion to the Hindu goddess Mariamman continues among the local Hindu community.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
South Indian Tamil Hindu temple architecture · Historic Tamil Hindu temple
Related Sacred Places
Continue exploring places connected by tradition, geography, architecture, heritage or pilgrimage.
Po Nagar Cham Towers
Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam Hinduism
An active historic Cham temple-tower complex dedicated to the mother goddess Po Nagar.
Po Klong Garai Towers
Phan Rang–Tháp Chàm, Khánh Hòa, Vietnam Hinduism
A monumental Cham brick sanctuary still used for the traditional Kate festival.
My Son Sanctuary
Duy Xuyên, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam Hinduism
A UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary of Hindu tower temples built by the Champa civilisation.
Report a Correction
Found outdated or incorrect information? Send a factual correction for editorial review.
Transparency
Information Status & Sources
Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Indonesia Ministry of Tourism – Indonesia Travel