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Mariamman Hindu Temple

45 D Truong Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This adventure did not start well with the taxi driver getting lost- his excuse was he was not Hindu. This is a short walk and not hard to find. The second part of this adventure was the wait for the temple to reopen at 1:30. There are a number of temple related vendors on the sidewalk so one has to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

As a Hindu, Mariamman Temple was high on my list of must-sees in Saigon. I have to say, the temple was better than I expected. No hawkers bothering you, the caretaker Mr Rama and his son Mr Ramesh (part Tamil, part Khmer, part Vietnamese family) were very kind and gracious. The atmosphere was very spiritual, with local Vietnamese people coming... More

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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

This very small Hindu temple is just a short walk from the HCM City Museum. Various paining of Hindu deities line the walls, surrounding an alter in the center. Make sure you remove your shoes before going up on the raised platform. Don't make special trip to see this Temple, but since it is so near other points of interest,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
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