HISTORY

1. Kartaha Nagaram@Kedaram Bujang Valley

2. Facts yoU Should KnoW The Legend The notice board where it was written “ THE REMAINS OF HINDU SHRINE DATING PROBABLY NOT EARLIER THAN 8TH CENTURY AD ” was put up by Singapore University Archaeology Dept under Prof Dr Atkinson

3. Facts yoU Should KnoW The Respect This is a historical Hindu Shrine…an as you are a Hindu, you must care of it and keep it clean. - MrB.D.Doss

4. Facts yoU Should KnoW The History The Shrine was erected during the time of Kedaram City (believed to be the ancient capital of Bujang Valley)…dated between 550AD and 800AD - Jail Mohan Singh , Local Historian

5. Facts yoU Should KnoW Current Status…1995 Totally De-respected and also humiliated the constitution of this country - YB Dato Leo Moggie , Menteri Telekom & Pos Telekom Telegram PHU 742 A764069/23 1266 MAKL CO MAKL 091 KUALALUMPURCTR 091/084 23 1717

6. Facts yoU Should KnoW 1995 “Should be listed under the “National Heritage Act” Registered under the Malaysia Hindu Sangam in 1986 with the number LMT 103/86 2.6m x 3.3m and 4m high temple was re-built on 1975 The shrine was build by when the Tamil Civilization of KartahaNagaram ruled Lembah Bujang 1st Aug 1995 – The Late V.Sundramurthi got a rude shock when to find the building in ruins with statues, debris and rubble strewn in a ravine….the last he went for prayers was on Jun 27, 1995 The Temple was in a area under the control of the 6th battalion army HQ and those entering the area need a permit - The Sun, Sept 14, 1995

7. HISTORY 1949 There was a board beside the Hindu shrine with the words “ Hindu Shrine 8th Century AD -MrKarthar Singh, New Straits Times

11. HISTORY The Sunday Star, March 30, 1986 “Where it All Began…” I-Tsing…China Monk..or BogerSiddar..visited Bujang Valley as its was an International Port The “Shrine” was build in the 6 century AD 1986 The temple is known as Sri ThandayuthabaniAlayam, GunungJerai, Gurun, Kedah…Registration No 103/1986…Kedah State Council Malaysia Hindu Sangam…

12. HISTORY NST July 12, 1991 1300-meter HIGH @ Kedah Peak – reputed, highest, oldest Hindu “shrine” in Southeast Asia…. Build by Raja Cholan in the 3-6 century known as Kedaram Singapore University Archeological Department team erected a board beside the “shrine” bearing the legend “ Hindu Shrine 8th Century” The Hill guide post for ships Tun V.T.Sambanthan – Telecommunication Minister Visited the “Shrine” from 1960-1963

13. HISTORY New Straits Times, July 13 1991 Historical Hindu Shrine sits on Kedah Peak The shrine was visible 48KM from sea - Late V.Sundramurthi

15. HISTORY The Sun, Sept 14, 1995 “Should be listed under the “National Heritage Act” Registered under the Malaysia Hindu Sangam in 1986 with the number LMT 103/86 2.6m x 3.3m and 4m high temple was re-built on 1975 The shrine was build by when the Tamil Civilization of KartahaNagaram ruled Lembah Bujang 1st Aug 1995 – The Late V.Sundramurthi got a rude shock when to find the building in ruins with statues, debris and rubble strewn in a ravine….the last he went for prayers was on Jun 27, 1995 The Temple was in a area under the control of the 6th battalion army HQ and those entering the area need a permit

16. HISTORY The Sun, Sept 18 1995 V.Saravanan said two temples has also been demolished in the Kedah lately The Sun, Sept 30, 1995 Penang Malay Language, Literary and Cultural Society Secretary T.Thant…..Hold Inquiry into Destruction on hilltop temple- Society

17. HISTORY The Sun, Oct 11, 1995 Kedah MIC Chief V.Saravanan has said last month that the order to demolish the shrine had come from Telekom The Sun, Oct 28, 1995 MB’s consent needed to relocate temple….Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam, Sg.Petani

18. HISTORY The Sun Nov 10th, 1995 On 21st March, 1995, the district officer wrote to the telekom General Manager accordingly….M.Gnansegaran, TYBC Council

19. HISTORY 28 Ogos 1996 Rujukan Telekom – TapakBagiKuil Hindu- SokonganPenuh - STM/0020/KUIL HINDU - 12 ‘ x 20 ‘ = 240 Kaki Persegi 4th Sept 1996 AR Registered Jega & Associates - JegadeesonThavasu , Tel 04-4318 578 JT/CV/141/95/M

20. HISTORY 10th Dec, 1996 Kanun Tanah Negara Cadangan- MembinaTapakKuil Hindu DigunungJerai - Tempat – GunungJerai - Ekar - 0.0055 ekar RujTelekom 13 THZP 7501/G.Jerai

21. Challenges Need to form a community to build and maintain the shrine…. Contact Maha 0126580089 UNTIL VICTORY ALWAYS