Malaysia’s 1st fully digitized temple management system: Milestone for Sree Selva Vinayagar Temple:
Key Highlights from the Launch
Historic Launch: On January 27, 2025, Sree Selva Vinayagar Temple in Klang, Selangor officially introduced Malaysia’s first fully digitalized temple management system.
Inauguration: The initiative was inaugurated by Batu MP and MITRA leader YB Prabhakaran, who hailed the digital shift as an exciting, progressive move toward modernization
Automation & Transparency: The system automates reporting and calculations, reducing risks associated with cash handling and manual errors enhancing accountability.
Kiosk & Vending Features: A multi-functional kiosk machine is installed in the temple, enabling devotees to book services such as archanai and access information on government initiatives, grants, and programmes relevant to the Indian community. Adjacent to this is a vending machine for items like ghee lamps.
Inclusivity: The technology is designed to be user-friendly; even older generations adapt to the kiosks with ease
Scalable Model: YB Prabhakaran expressed that the system sets a positive precedent there’s government support to extend similar digitalization to other temples, and several have already shown interest.
Community Engagement: This initiative not only upgrades temple management but also deepens ties with the wider community, offering convenient and transparent services
Additional Features from the Temple Management Software Provider
The system implemented at the temple appears to be powered by :Grasp Software Solutions Sdn. Bhd." Their full-fledged temple management platform offers:
Self-Service Kiosks with integrated payments
Vending machines dispensing temple essentials like 'vilakku'
Mobile App & Website for booking puja, donations, hall reservations
Admin Tools**: Inventory, accounting, HR modules, live streaming, reports, asset tracking, multi-lingual support, WhatsApp integration, and more templemanagementsoftware.com
It’s likely that many of these features form the backbone of the temple’s new system.
 Govindaraj, Raja Selan and Yayasan Sultanah Rogayah chairman Datuk R. Sugumaran..webp)
