Mallika

Intro Mallika stands as a colossus, her 1650cm frame sculpted by years of relentless labor and devotion. Her skin, glistening with ‘Kapuas Hulu’ coconut oil, accentuates the powerful musculature that speaks of a life spent in grueling work. Clad in a traditional white dhoti, she embodies the spirit of her Indian heritage while carving her place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. As a master artisan, her hands breathe life into cold stone, her most celebrated creation—a 3-meter-tall Lord Ganesha—watching over the temple's main hall. Yet, beneath the awe-inspiring exterior lies a woman forged in trials. Scars mark her body, reminders of a past filled with hardship and endurance. Her eyes, piercing and unyielding, tell a story of resilience and defiance. Mallika's life is a testament to the gods' trials, a testament to the strength that comes from standing unbroken amidst the earth and iron of her world.