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This is a list of Hindu temples in Singapore.A characteristic of most temples is the presence of murtis (or statues) of the Hindu deity to whom the temple is dedicated. They are usually dedicated to a single presiding deity, and other deities associated with the main deity.
The Sri Mariamman Temple was the first Hindu temple to become a national monument in 1973, [13] the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in 1978 [14] and the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple in 2014. [15] [16] Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore Deepavali decoration on Serangoon Road. Different communities have also established their own temples in Singapore.
Kumbhabhishekham is a Hindu temple ritual that is believed to homogenize, synergize and unite the mystic powers of the deity. This process is believed to keep the icon rejuvenated for a period of 12 years. Sri Mariamman Temple's first Kumbhabhishekham was recorded in 1936 whereas the last one has taken place on 12 February 2023 [5]
The Singapore Hindu Sabai; Velmurugan Temple Society; Jain religious group. Singapore Jain Religious Society; Sikh religious group. Sikh Sewaks Singapore;
Sri Mariamman Temple (built 1827) in the Chinatown district is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. According to the latest 2020 census, 5.0% of Singaporeans declare themselves as Hindus. The majority of Singapore's present Hindus are descendants of Indians who migrated soon after the founding of Singapore in 1819.
The temple was first illegally [1] established near the coastline of Loyang, Singapore in the 1980s. According to tradition, a few local fishermen elected to house the idols of Tua Pek Kong and other Taoist and Hindu deities that they had discovered at the beach in a makeshift zinc-plated shrine for public worship.
In 1984, the temple underwent renovation under the leadership of Mr. SLP Mohan and held a 48-day-long consecration ceremony. The renovation included two 4.2m statues of Garuda and Hanuman, at the entrance of the temple, said to be the first in Singapore and Asia. [4] [5] In 2015, the temple underwent $2 million in renovations.
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