It is huge and showcases rich Sri Lankan Tamil architecture and has become a popular tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur.

It is reputed to be one of the most orthodox temples in Malaysia where rituals are followed strictly in accordance the rules of Saiva Agama Scriptures.

A "Vel" was installed in the land by Sri Murugaswamy, an eminent Saivite, and a small temple with Gopuram was completed in 1909.

He was well known for his steadfast devotion to Lord Shanmugar that, even during the air raids by the Japanese during the early part World War II and later by the B-29 bombers of the Allied forces, the priest would continue with the daily poojas as if everything was normal.

Sri Kandaswamy Kovil is hailed as one of the first temples in Malaysia to have celebrated the Soora Samharam festival which occurs as a conclusion to the Kantha Shasti fast (re-enactment of Lord Muruga's win over the Asuras) and one of two temples in Malaysia to celebrate the Kathirgama Kodiyetram festival.

Of recent years, thousands of devotees throng the temple at the wee hours of the Thaipusam morning to offer prayers to Lord Muruga.

The Youth Section of the Malaysian Ceylonese Saivites Association has been actively serving Sri Kandaswamy Kovil (Jalan Scott) for many decades.

Alongside temple work, MCSA Youth's Bhajan group serenades Lord Muruga on special occasions such as Sivarathri and Navarathri.

On top of that, temple cleaning is done semiyearly, where every nook and cranny of Lord Muruga's palace is scrubbed and shined with love.

In that spirit, they lend their hands to the Vivegananda Margam by delivering household provisions to the less fortunate on a monthly basis.

They also hold annual visits to children's orphanage during the Deepavali season, bringing food, clothes, fun activities and the festive joy.

To relax and unwind, the youths hold quarterly potluck parties hosted by members and indulge in annual year end trips at selected local destinations such as Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill and so on.