They either worked directly there, or provided supporting trades such as opening sundry shop and food outlets.

The Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple is noted for its impressive gopuram which towers over the buildings in the vicinity.

In 1903, Ponnusami Pillai constructed a temple on the same spot and the 1st consecration ceremony (Kumbabishegam) took place.

[2] The current temple structure was built in 1980's with the consecration ceremony taking place on 1988.

The temple itself is located on a small road called Jalan Tokong Lama.