Built in 1892, then reconstructed in 2015, it is of the oldest, and the largest Vaishnavite temple in Malaysia, it is often referred to as the "Thirupathi of South East Asia" after its namesake in India.

This temple is dedicated to Vishnu in the form of Perumal (also known as Thirumaal), a very popularly worshipped form by southern Indians.

The Gopuram (entrance tower) on Persiaran Raja Muda Musa shows sculptures and carvings of deities.

The center complex of contains a small gopuram with the statue of all Vishnu's avatars surrounding it.

The most prominent religious activity is the Purataasi month celebration, the early autumn month dedicated to the Hindu god Perumal.