The Sri Mariamman Temple (Tamil: ஸ்ரீ மாரியம்மன் கோவில்) is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. It is an agamic temple, built in the Dravidian style. Located at 244 South Bridge Road, in the downtown Chinatown district, the temple serves the majority Hindu Singaporeans, Tamilians, in the city-state. Due to its architectural and historical significance, the temple has been gazetted a National Monument and is a major tourist attraction. Sri Mariamman Temple is managed by the Hindu Endowments Board, a statutory board under the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports.
The Sri Mariamman Temple was founded in 1827 by Naraina Pillai, eight years after the East India Company established a trading settlement in Singapore. Pillai was a government clerk from Penang who arrived in Singapore with Sir Stamford Raffles on his second visit to the island in May 1819. Pillai went on to set up the island's first construction company, and also entered the textile trade. He rapidly established himself in business and was identified as a leader of the Indian community.
Owen | Jul 5, 2018
It is free to enter. Just take off shoes outside. It is known for their firewalking. There are many statues inside and quite a few devotees giving alms and offering prayers. A few priests are actively present leading the rituals. The floor can get wet. Be careful when walking about.
Rainie Green | May 24, 2018
It closed to The Buddha Tooth Relic Pagoda, so we walked to here. You need to walk on bare foot when inside the temple. They have some shoes racks outside where you can put your shoes. They also offer you free cloth or long dress to cover if you wear too short or have too much skin. It's better to go with a guide who can show you more about the place
Jag Skillz | Jun 29, 2018
I'd never been to Dravidian style mandir before, not even in India, so was impressed by the architecture and many idols. The Congregation and volunteers were very welcoming, a nice place to visit. It's location in the heart of Chinatown summed up for me all that is so positive about Singapore.
Alexander Ziegler | Jul 2, 2018
Oldest and impressive temple in Chinatown. I think this is a must when you're in Singapore. You're allowed to take pictures if you pay 3$. Don't expect a shiny and rich tourist place but a really used temple of the locals.
T. Spark | Mar 27, 2018
Very nice place for an exotic experience of a different region which may not be very popular in some of your cities. Beautiful decorations and special atmosphere with warm welcome by the religious. They may offer you free rice and food at dinner time. You may look apparently special if you're Asian or white among the other religious who are mostly Indians here. Good experience if you're very open-minded to engage in a difference culture.
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