Hindu Temple Becomes First Solar-Powered Religious Edifice In Malaysia

Source: story.malaysiasun.com
Wednesday, 25 Augest, 2010

MALAYSIA : The Sri Maha Mariamman temple in Sungai Salak in Lukut, Negri Sembilan, has become the first solar-powered religious edifice in Malaysia. The 100-year-old temple, located 2.5 miles from the main road, could not carry out its prayer sessions effectively due to electricity supply problems.

The temple committee sought the help of Yayasan MyNadi, a non-governmental organisation that advises Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Indian affairs, to rectify the problem.

In India, several ashrams and temples are moving toward renewable energy to set an example of sustainable living.