Violent scuffles erupted outside the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in USJ 25 in the wee hours of today.

Subang Jaya police said the fighting erupted due to a misunderstanding between two groups.

"The cause of the incident was a misunderstanding between two groups over the temple relocation issue," the district police department said in a Facebook posting.

It said police were mobilised to contain the situation.

"Subang Jaya police advise the public not to do anything against the law. The situation is under control," it said.