Singapore's Oldest Hindu Temple
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Nearest Train: City Hall, bus 61, 103, 166 or 197
Phone: +65 6223 4064
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Built in 1827, the Sri Mariamman Temple was initially a structure made from wood and attap. In 1843, it was rebuilt with brick and plaster. Visitors enter through a doorway framed by banana fronds, under a gorupam with 72 elaborated crafted Hindu deities. Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, this temple is dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess revered for her ability to cure epidemic illnesses. The annual fire-walking ceremony, the Thimithi Festival, is celebrated here in the month of Aipasi (around October and November). This is when devotees perform penance by walking on a bed of burning coal and emerging unhurt.
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Kuan Yin's BirthdayMar 1st, 2010 to Mar 31st, 2010
Kuan Yin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, is one of the most popular figures in Chinese mythology. On her birthday during the second moon of the Chinese lunar year, Chinese devotees visit temples dedicated to her while childless couples come to pray for fertility. Ceremonies are held at all Chinese temples. It is celebrated all over Singapore on the second moon of the Chinese Lunar Year.
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Interesting statues
Worth a quick visit if you're in the Chinatown area. It's basically one building with tons ...
Reviewed by:Meagan from on Sep 02 2006
warm friendly place
open all hours and welcoming...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 15 2005
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