Sydney Murugan Temple is located on the western outskirts of Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, in Meshill (Mays Hill), near the western Sydney town of Palamat (Parramatta), about 25 kilometers from the heart of Sydney.
Sydney Murugan Temple is a Hindu (Hinduism) temple, the oldest religion in the world, written in 1500 BC as a classic doctrine of the Vedas; Hinduism believes in Sanskrit, Vishnou, Siva three main gods, preaching karma and reincarnation of life, advocating abstinence and asceticism, with a view to purifying the soul. Hinduism is a world religion with more than a billion followers in South Asia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, as well as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and other countries. Sydney is a multicultural city, with nearly 100, 000 immigrants from India alone, about 15000 of whom live in the area around Paramata. Sydney has six Hindu temples, and Sydney Murugan Temple is the most important one. Mainly for Tamil speakers. The chief god of the temple was Lord Muruga, who was regarded as the creator of Tamil. The temple is an awe-inspiring place where you can experience the spirit of Hinduism and the essence of Indian culture, religion and language.
Before entering the temple, customs and etiquette, such as shoe removal and foot washing, must be followed to show respect for the Indian gods.
The best way to arrive at the temple is by bus, which can be reached by T80 bus outside the Palamata railway station, or by walking from the Westmead (Westmead) railway station, 1.5 km.