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1. Indian Heritage Centre
Little IndiaFollowing the colonization of Singapore in 1819, Indians began to make their way over to Singapore, and today they form the country's third-largest ethnic group. Inside the stunning Indian Heritage Centre, the history of the Indian and South Asian communities is detailed through five permanent exhibitions. Other showcases include opulent gold jewelry from the Saigon Chettiars’ Temple Trust, personal heirlooms, and intricately carved doorways and frames, one holding as many as 5,000 carvings. Free guided tours in English, Tamil, and Chinese are offered. Before leaving, take time to admire the building, modeled after a baoli (Indian stepwell)—it's especially eye-catching at sunset.
5 Campbell La., Singapore, Singapore, 209924, Singapore6291–1601Sight Details
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2. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
Little IndiaDedicated to Vishnu the Preserver, the temple is easy to recognize by its 60-foot-high monumental gopuram, with tiers of intricate sculptures depicting Vishnu in the nine forms in which he has appeared on Earth. Especially vivid are the depictions of Vishnu's manifestations as Rama, on his seventh visit, and as Krishna, on his eighth. Sri Srinivasa Perumal is very much a people's temple, with services that include Prasadam Offering and Term Archanai. Inside, you'll find devotees making offerings of fruit to one of the manifestations of Vishnu. This is done either by handing coconuts or bananas, along with a slip of paper with your name on it, to a temple official, who'll chant the appropriate prayers to the deity and place holy ash on your head, or by walking clockwise while praying, coconut in hand, around one of the shrines a certain number of times, then breaking the coconut (a successful break symbolizes that Vishnu has been receptive to the incantation). Dress conservatively—shawls can be provided—and be ready to take off your shoes before you enter.
397 Serangoon Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 218123, Singapore6298–5771Sight Details
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3. Tekka Market
Little IndiaRenovated in 2023, this is one of the city's largest and busiest wet markets (where meat and fish are sold). Tekka also has a staggering array of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices for sale. On the Sungei Road side of the ground floor are stalls selling Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Western foods. Many of the stalls are run by second- or third-generation hawkers, making this an excellent place to sample Singapore's famed hawker food. Upstairs shops sell hardware, shoes, luggage, textiles, and Indian clothing.
665 Buffalo Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 210665, Singapore -
4. Abdul Gaffoor Mosque
Little India | Religious Building/Site/ShrineThis mosque was completed in 1910 and has recently been restored. Though it has none of the exotic, multicolor statuary of the Hindu temples, it still woos you with an intricately detailed facade in the Muslim colors of green and gold. When entering, make sure your legs are covered to the ankles, and remember to take off your shoes. Only worshipers are allowed into the prayer hall. Out of respect you shouldn't enter during evening prayer sessions or at any time on Friday.
41 Dunlop St., Singapore, Central Singapore, 209369, Singapore65-6295–4209Sight Details
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5. Abdul Gaffoor Mosque
Little IndiaThis mosque was completed in 1910 and has recently been restored. Though it has none of the exotic, multicolor statuary of the Hindu temples, it still woos you with its intricately detailed Moorish facade in the Muslim colors of green and gold and its unusual architectural symmetry. Shorts are not allowed, and remember to take off your shoes. Only worshipers should enter the prayer hall, and visitors should avoid evening prayer sessions and Fridays.
41 Dunlop St., Singapore, Singapore, 209369, Singapore6295–4209Sight Details
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6. Leong San See Temple
Little IndiaThis temple's main altar is dedicated to Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy)—also known as Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara—and is framed by beautiful, ornate carvings of flowers, a phoenix, and other birds. The temple, also called Dragon Mountain Temple, was built in 1926. To the right of the main altar is an image of Confucius to which many parents bring their children to pray for intelligence and filial piety. If you enter from the prayer hall's side doors, you'll reach the ancestral hall in the rear, where you can see tablets with the names of deceased worshippers. When you visit, be sure to observe a modest dress code.
371 Race Course Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 218641, Singapore6298–9371 -
7. Museum of Independent Music
Little IndiaSingapore’s indie music scene may not be as well known as those of its Southeast Asian neighbors, but it's still one worth exploring. Located on bustling Madras Street is this archival space filled with local music memorabilia, video documentaries, and related artifacts going back to the 1960s (when the Singapore music scene was particularly prominent). It also features indie heroes like The Oddfellows from the ‘90s and obscure genres like grindcore and screamo.
23 Madras St., Singapore, Central Singapore, 208418, Singapore8607–3534Sight Details
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8. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Little IndiaDedicated to Kali the Courageous, a ferocious incarnation of Shiva's wife, Parvati the Beautiful, this temple was built in 1881 by indentured Bengali laborers working at nearby lime pits. Inside is a jet-black statue of Kali, the fiercest of the Hindu deities, who demands sacrifices and is often depicted with a garland of skulls. More cheerful is the shrine to Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. Perhaps the most popular Hindu deity, Ganesh is the child of Shiva and Parvati. During the temple's opening hours you will see Hindus going in to receive blessings: the priests streak devotees' foreheads with vibhuti, the white ash from burned cow dung.
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9. Temple of 1,000 Lights
Little IndiaThe Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya is better known by its popular name because of its lightbulbs surrounding a 50-foot Buddha. Sporting a fusion of Indian, Thai, and Chinese influences, the entire temple as well as the Buddha statue, was built by the Thai monk Vutthisasala. Until he died at the age of 94, he was always in the temple, ready to explain Buddhist philosophy. Among the relics he procured: a mother-of-pearl-inlaid cast of the Buddha's footprint and a piece of bark from the bodhi tree under which the Buddha is believed to have received enlightenment. Around the pedestal supporting the great Buddha statue is a series of scenes depicting the story of his search for enlightenment; inside a hollow chamber at the back is a re-creation of the scene of the Buddha's last sermon.
336 Race Course Rd., Singapore, Singapore, 218636, Singapore6294–0714
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