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Hindu religion and culture in Singapore can be traced back to the 7th century Hindu Srivijaya empire when Temasek was a small trading post. [1] By the 10th century, Tamil Chola influence arrived. With Islam's expansion in the region from 14th through 17th century, the Hindu-Buddhist influence, in and around Singapore, faded.
Religion in Singapore is characterised by a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices due to its diverse ethnic mix of people originating from various parts of the world. A secular state, Singapore is commonly termed as a "melting pot" or " cultural mosaic " of various religious practices originating from different religions and religious ...
A unique feature of Hinduism in Singapore is the fact that a noticeable number of non-Indians, usually Buddhist Chinese, do participate in a variety of Hindu activities, including praying to Hindu deities, donating money to the temple funds and participating in Hindu festivals like the fire-walking ceremony, and Thaipusam.
Historically, the temple was the registry of marriages for Hindus. At that time, only the priest of the Sri Mariamman Temple was authorised to solemnise Hindu marriages in Singapore. Today, in addition to its religious services and functions, the temple promotes various social, cultural and educational activities.
Founded in 1827, Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. Tamil traders pioneered the settlement of Serangoon in early 19th century. [6] Indian contact was rekindled from 1819 to World War II, when both India and Singapore were under British colonial rule.
Sri Vishnu (Perumal / Rama and Krishna/Hanuman) temples. Sri Krishnan Temple, 152 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187961 [7] Sree Ramar Temple, 51 Changi Village Road, Singapore 509908. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 81 Joo Chiat Road, #02-04, Singapore 427725. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, 397 Serangoon Road Singapore 218123.
Sri Krishnan Temple (Tamil: ஸ்ரீ கிருஷ்ணன் கோயில், transl. Srī kiruṣṇaṉ kōyil) is a Hindu temple in Singapore. [1] Built in 1870 and gazetted as a national monument of Singapore in 2014, it is one of Singapore's oldest temples and is the only South Indian temple in Singapore dedicated to Krishna and his consort Rukmini.
The large number of Hindu employees started a shrine and installed the main deity to seek its protection as well as to sustain their Hindu traditions and values. In 1909, the site, an area of 8,255 square feet (766.9 m 2 ), was granted on government lease for 99 years made in favour of four persons; Soona Veloo Vendir, Nagalingam Kathiraysonm ...