7 Singapore Temple that Will Give You a Peace of Soul
Singapore is a small city but it is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world. Multiple religions exist in this city. Singapore temple becomes one of the places in Singapore that always visited by visitor. The diversity of this city appears with so many Singapore temples spread in Singapore. Some of which have been established for century. Go deeper exlopre with unique transportation 'Dukw Tour'. If you want to visit temples in Singapore, dress properly to respect the holy place. Besides temples, we will also reccommend you to check out Places To Visit in Singapore
Here the most beautiful temples that must be in your list if you visit Singapore:
1. Sri Mariamman Temple
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Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu’s Singapore temples. Naraina Pillai was built this temple in 1827. He was the first recorded Indian that entering Singapore. This temple is famous for its staggeringly detailed gopuram. In addition, this temple is the place to hold a fire-walking ceremony or Threemidi. It usually hold a week before the Hindu festival Deepavali. This is located in ChinaTown. Furthermore, Sri Mariamman is one of a beautiful Singapore temple, if you want to take picture you just need to pay $3.
2. Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
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Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple is Hindu temple. Unknown has built this temple in 1884. Moreover this is a traditional Chinese temple. This temple is always crowded by worshipers. They believe that after praying in this holy place they will have a good life. Not only for praying, but also involved in charity work, contributing for healthcare, and do some educational organizations. This temple is located in 178 Waterloo Street. It opens everyday from 06.00 am until 06.00 pm.
3. Sri Krishnan Temple
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Sri Krishnan Temple is located in Waterloo Street. Unkown has built this temple in 1870. The builder was dedicating for Lord Sri Krishna and his lovely consort Rukmini. The concept of decoration is classic, southern Indian style. Moreover so many statues has decorating this site beautifully. If you enter the main entrance, you will see 10 incarnations of Hindu deity Vishnu, a wedding scene and Garuda, Vishnu’s mount. This main entrance is the best spot to take picture. In addition, almost all Singapore temples open every day. So do this temple. It opens from 06.00 am until 02.30 pm, and from 05.30 pm until 09.00 pm. If you want experience many temples in Singapore you better spend at least one night, check out 7 Breathtaking Villas in Singapore.
4. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
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Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple is located in Little India. This old temple was dedicated to Lord Visnu. This Singapore temples is quite large. In the inner courtyard, there is Tulasi (basil) plant, the Hindu’s symbolic holy bush. In addition, this is one of the oldest Hindu’s Singapore temples. It was constructed in 1885. But as time goes by so many renovation has done. Moreover there are also shrines for other Hindu deities. In the main sanctum there are Vishnu’s consorts, Lakshmi and Andal. Likewise there are also Hanuman, the monkey deity and the elephant-headed God Ganesha. According to the Hindu tradition, the temple renovation must every 12 years. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple is always undergoing a regular renewal and restoration. Moreover, this place becomes famous especially for Vishnu worshiper in Singapore. If you intend to visit Singapore for several days, here 7 Days Best Things To Do in Singapore.
5. Siong Lim Temple
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Siong Lim Temple is a Buddhist temple in Singapore. it is located in Toa Payoh. This is a beautiful Singapore temples, especially the pagoda, Mahavira Hall and the artwork on the walls. Furthermore, China’s character is very strong in the decoration. Southern china has strongly influencing the architecture of this site. Although none knows about the architect of this breath-taking temple, the temple has so many similarities with a temple in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, Xi Chan Si.
6. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
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If you visit Singapore, you can’t miss ChinaTown, and when you visit ChinaTown you must be mesmerized by Budha Tooth Relic Temple. This Singapore temple is relatively very new. It was completed in 2005. The inspiration of the architecture comes from classical Chinese Tang Dynasty. Although it is a new temple, the interior design and comprehensive buddhist art and cultural exhibition present a culture that is hundreds of years old. Moreover, this temple includes the Sangha Eminem Museum, a theater that holds cultural performance, discussions, and film screenings. On the rooftop garden, there is a pagoda and Buddhist prayer wheel so that worshiper can pray in a quiet and peaceful. Moreover, there are also hidden gems in Singapore that will give you a peace of seoul.
7. Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
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Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is located in 366, Race Course Road, Kellang. This Singapore temple is known as ‘Temple of 1,000 Light’. It is built in 1927. In addition, when you visit this temple you will be greeted by 15-foot Buddha statues. If you look properly, you will see the Eminem form is surrounded by the glow of 1000 colorful icon lamps. You will be enchanted by the reclining of the Buddha statue and the frescoes depicting Buddha’s life and his way to find enlightenment. Come and experience your self with the wonderful temples in Singapore. If you want more information about Singapore history, check out National Gallery Singapore.
