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Sri Mariamman Temple

Oldest Hindu Temple in Singapore

The Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore and it has a six-story high temple entrance tower with images of Hindu deities carved on it. Sri Mariamman Temple hosts various celebrations from time to time, such as the annual Timiti, the Firewalking Festival from October to November.

The Sri Mariamman Temple ஸ்ரீ மாரியம்மன் கோவில் in Singapore is referred to as Sri Mariamman, which dates back to 1827 and is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.

The Sri Mariamman Temple has a Iconic Six-story Entrance Tower, carved with Hindu deities.

Manywhere Trivia:
The word Hindu has the same origin as the word India.

Like many Hindu temples, Sri Mariamman Temple is Not Shy about Using Colors. Inside the temple, from the surrounding idols, to the zenith frescoes of every inch of space, almost all covered by colors. What is even more amazing is that these vivid colors are very harmonious together.

Just like the name of the temple, this Temple is Dedicated to Goddess Mariamman. In Hinduism, Goddess Mariamman can cure diseases, especially diseases such as chickenpox and rashes.

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If you are sick, please go to the hospital immediately, don’t shy away from medical attention, especially during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Besides Goddess Mariamman, Rama, and Murugan, there are Many Other Hindu Deities worshiped in the temple: Shiva, Durga, Ganesh, Draupadi, and the five Pandavas, etc.

Manywhere Trivia:
There are 330 MILLION deities in Hinduism.

There was a time in history when Indian weddings in Singapore could only be held by the priests of Sri Mariamman Temple, but of course, this tradition has long since been abolished. Today The Sri Mariamman Temple Hosts Various Religious, Cultural and Festive Events from time to time, with the annual Timiti (Firewalking) and Deepavali festivals in October and November being the liveliest time of the year.