Suggestions for Temple near Novena, Singapore

Chris I. • August 20, 2019Beautiful temple!

Stefano S. • January 22, 2013The best Singaporean Temple ever!!!

Cheen T. • February 3, 2019Temple opened in 1969 as a sanctuary for the spiritual values & culture of Sanatan Darm & Vedic Hindu tradition. It is a place of faith, devotion, worship, love, peace & harmony. Source: Website

Torzin S • December 10, 2015One of the most important hindu temples in Singapore

Cheen T. • February 3, 2019Temple believed to be started in 1830 with a sole female devotee, who placed a picture of Mariamman, the South Indian Hindu goddess of rain, under a banyan tree near present temple. Source: website

Cheen T. • February 3, 2019The 15-meter statue is surrounded by a stylized aura of numerous light bulbs—often lit during evening hours—from which the temple derives its nickname as the Temple of 1,000 Lights. Source: Wikipedia

Jenya S. • May 30, 2018Beautiful old temple near Telok Ayer. I would say one of the most beautiful if not the most beautiful temples in Singapore. Very peaceful atmosphere and beautiful architecture. Must see.

Jess T. • February 4, 2014"It was started in 1826... The present building was built in the 1850s. The temple received a bian e from Emperor of the Qing dynasty." - via http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_327_2005-01-18.html

Cheen T. • November 14, 2013What's unique abt this Buddhist temple is the elaborate clay sculptures lining the rooftop.

Plwh S. • February 20, 2011It's one of my favourite temple, make sure you go up the roof.

Helen C. • February 14, 2017Pray 太岁. Macpherson MRT exit Arumugam Road. Very short walk. Temple well organized.

Tammy C. • October 13, 2011Just breath taking. Im not religious but still found this Buddhist temple amazingly beautiful.

Torzin S • December 3, 2014This small temple has quite a lovely stone craving altar and panel in the front gate.

Anna • December 9, 2010Try visiting this Guan Yin temple for blessed luck. If you sincerely believe like I do, basically which ever temple you go, you will be blessed.

C C. • November 1, 2011Say a prayer and help the poor.

Shawn L. • August 28, 2011Need to park your vehicle elsewhere.

Torzin S • December 1, 2014Beautiful chinese temple, the exterior is an interesting mix of traditional Tang style with modern concept. The interior is also lovely that can evoke inner spirit of worshippers.

Hui shan Q. • January 29, 2012Put parking coupons even for Sundays.

Cheen T. • July 6, 2022Temple had a humble beginning. Being near the mortuary of Singapore General Hospital, the Hindu Temple was often frequented by hospital & prison staff working near Outram Road. Source: roots.sg

Ken T. • July 9, 2013A very old time temple. People that in office with lots of 小人 can come here pray to tiger

Cheen T. • February 9, 2020Spacious and breezy temple grounds

Jenya S. • June 11, 2018Most beautiful small-ish temple! To visit inside come after 4pm

katherine • October 26, 2011parents would bring their children's to pray to Master Confusion

C C. • December 30, 2010Temple closes at 11 pm daily. Do pray at the altar farther inside

Cheen T. • November 13, 2013This temple is well-known for its Fire Dragon dance. A rare performance, the last documented show was in 2011. The straw dragon is kept inside the temple, on ur right as u enter the temple.

Asaliah . • May 16, 2022Temple sells vegetarian popiah (thin skin wrap) at the canteen for 2022 Vesak Day.

Jess T. • February 15, 2017Got to climb many flights of steps up to the temple if coming by main entrance, elderly with knee / leg issues please be aware or find side route from upslope HDB / multi-storey carpark.