fully covered with 300,000 mukni Rudraksha beads from Nepal. At a glance, the walls appear to have an unusual embossed texture. Each Rudraksha bead is embedded in the walls with a chanted prayer. The fully air-conditioned temple has a café that serves vegetarian meals for special events, and a function hall in an adjoining building. Sculptures There are 10 gold-finished sculptures close to the ceiling. Of the two figures on the left, one appears to be lying down and the other crawling, while the one on the far right seems to be reclining too. These sculptures portray the cycle of life, from birth, youth, adulthood, to old age and death. There are 10 white marble statues standing tall each. According to the name plaques, these are Gautama Buddha, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Sai Baba and Mother Teresa. The Guru believes that these are messengers of God, and visitors of other faiths will be happy to see them here. Murals On the left wing, there are two large panels on the ceiling painted by specially commissioned artists to convey a universal message of social and racial harmony. In one picture, a cow is next to an Indian girl, a dog is near a Chinese girl while a Malay girl holds a cat in her arms. The other picture has a Hindu motorcyclist being helped up by a Muslim after he fell off his bike, while a Buddhist is picking up his helmet and a Christian is lifting up the motorcycle. Location and Opening Hours The temple, located in 22 Lorong 1, Jalan Tebrau, Johor Baru, is accessible through Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and the lane that borders Gim Shew Building. Car and coach parking is available and there's also a shoe storage service. It is open for devotees from 7am to 10pm daily, while visiting hours for tourists are between 1pm and 5pm. See also Kanch Mandir Kach Mandir, Indore, 1903 References External links Visit to the glass temple (with photos) Buildings and structures in Johor Bahru Hindu temples in Malaysia Mariamman temples Religious buildings and structures in Johor Tamil diaspora in Malaysia Tourist attractions in Johor