Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
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5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Built in 1855 by Tamil labourers, the temple has a South Indian architectural style. The gopuram or tower, a common element in South Indian temple architecture, was built at a height so that it can be seen from a distance.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Little India
With a strong local Indian community, this pocket of Singapore can feel like another place and time. Wander past traditional barbershops while local residents in brightly coloured saris patronize retailers from decades past. Peruse streets lined with colourful shops as the aroma of curry tempts you to indulge. Listen to the Bollywood music echoing from storefronts and take in the stalls selling bright flowers, fabrics, and spices. At the 24-hour, four-level Mustafa Shopping Centre, you can shop through the night and find everything from pharmacy and grocery items to Bollywood DVDs and diamond necklaces. Singapore’s Little India offers a colourful, lively taste of the subcontinent and is well worth the visit.
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,766 contributions
Mar 2020
This is one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples and oldest one dedicated to the Goddess Kali. The temple is fairly typical of South Indian style of architecture with a 5 tiered gopuram. I’ve seen so many South Indian temples now, it’s hard to know how to rate them. This one is above average for it’s decorations and popularity. Fine to have a look if you’re in Little India, but don’t go ouot of the way to see it.
Written 10 March 2020
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Ollerbarrow
Altrincham, UK1,510 contributions
Jan 2020
Like all Hindu temples this is incredibly welcoming and, if you are lucky, there is a pooja going on whilst you are there. The artwork is sublime - don't miss Nandi residing on the wall! Its a temple predominately devoted to Kali, so she is depicted in a number of different guises. Don't miss the wonderful Nataraja on the right hand wall on your way out. Modesty garments are available but beware the astroturf at the shoe changing area if you are wearing socks and its rained. The astroturf absorbs a lot of water and can make your feet very soggy for the journey back to where you are staying!!
Written 19 January 2020
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David S
London, UK310 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
The was our last temple visit during our time in Singapore, and was a bit underwhelmed. Enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of walking from the MRT to the temple itself. The temple is on a really busy road. The outside is incredibly beautiful and ornate. The door is magnificent. But once inside the temple found it a bit run down and main access was restricted. The Buddha Tooth temple and Sultan Mosque are much more impressive.
Written 18 February 2020
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,499 contributions
Nov 2022
A beautiful hindu temple that should not be missed if you’re in Singapore. The people are exceptionally welcoming to all visitors, but one should be respectful by dressing appropriately (covering knees and shoulders) and by removing one’s shoes before entering. The temples statues tell amazing stories and the priests will offer blessing with your offerings. Definitely worth the visit.
Written 9 November 2022
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Tualie
Varese, Italy1,604 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
OK, read that the one located in Chinatown is the oldest but visited this one in case we couldn’t make it to visit the other and happy that we did it! In bustling Little India, easy to locate on a busy street, this site housed a shrine built in the 1880’s by Bengali pioneers. The shrine was (and still it is) dedicated to the goddess Kali; nowaday looks are from 1983 with the Dravidian style gopura (the monumental tower entrance full of colorful statues). Shoes are to be left outside; inside is full of visitors, devotees worshipping and we saw interesting rituals that we wished to have a guide or friend who could explain all that to us.
Written 23 September 2024
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Haytham Abu Firas
Qatar21,204 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Hindu temple in Singapore. Many believers do visit daily and perform their worship, the priest give blessing to them. Statues everywhere reflect a huge background history and culture I guess.
Written 25 September 2023
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,554 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This Hindu temple in Little India is the first you come across when coming from central Singapore. On the outside it looks like everyone else, so it's all colorful, but with a difference. It operates split hours and is therefore closed from midday to four. The very long lunch break is not respected and lasts well over four hours; a lack of respect not so much for the tourist but for the faithful waiting to enter in the middle of the street outside the gate.
Written 1 June 2024
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Pernellevoyage
Valence, France6,091 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, located in the heart of Little India in Singapore, is one of the oldest and most impressive Hindu temples in the city, dedicated to the goddess Kali. With its façades decorated with colorful statues and daily religious rituals, it offers a fascinating insight into Hindu culture and traditions. The architecture rich in detail is worth a visit for culture and history lovers. Although the temple is visually interesting, the experience remains limited for the uninitiated, and the visit is relatively quick. A pleasant stopover, but not essential.
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Written 3 October 2024
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anu_v
Singapore, Singapore638 contributions
May 2020
I always worship this temple whenever I walk pass it. This temple is popular among tourists and Indians esp workers who like to pray to the Kaliamman deity here. This temple is said to be proven holy and helpful to a lot of poor people. I believe if you pray wholeheartedly to this deity your wishes will come true.
Written 20 August 2020
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bob2bkk
Bangkok, Thailand5,874 contributions
Feb 2023
This Indian Hindu Temple is in the Chinatown neighborhood. The tower is on the corner of Pagoda St. The towering artifact is a stunning display, colorful, and detailed. Workers were at the top and still placing more statutes at the top.
Written 18 March 2023
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May I know what timings are prayer times as I cannot find on website. Thanks!
Written 6 March 2018
Hi.
Day: 6am to 12pm.
Evening: 6pm to 9pm
The timing is generally similar with other Hindu Temples in Singapore.
Written 7 March 2018
What time can we visit the temples? Last time we visited Little India we were told the temples were closed, but it seems they are open early and all day. I don't want to miss them this time. Thank you
Written 11 November 2016
Time operation morning : 6 am - 11 am.
Evening: 4 pm - 9pm in last rime i visit there
Written 10 March 2017
Hello,
Can anyone indicate whether there is entrance fee to the temple?
Are we allowed to take pictures?
30 minutes will me fine to stop over?
Thanking you in advance
Written 27 August 2016
No entrance fees and free to take pictures inside the temple..except.the idol in the main parts ( Where priest doing prayer).You can take pictures of the architecture,corridors, entrances and arts...etc.,..
For any further queries...please don't hesitate to contact me...
Written 30 August 2016
Hi,
What time would you recommend us to go to the temple?
Written 2 November 2015
Hi,
We were there as early as 7 AM. They open pretty early, so you can come there anytime of the day. I am not really sure if they have held any celebrations and stuff there tho'.
Written 3 November 2015
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