Indians account for 10% of Singapore’s population. Little India has a variety of restaurants, shops, clothing stores, gold shops, etc., plus the religious temple Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple) , Has become a business district where people in India come and go frequently. It coincides with the Hindu Hanukkah in October, and it is even more lively.
Sightseeing highlights in Little India
I originally thought that I could walk around and take photos like Arab Street. I didn’t expect that there were enough people in Little India for the first time. It would not be so convenient to walk through the streets and alleys with strollers. If you are a novice traveler like us, you can first use the following The key points of the information will not be lost when visiting this area. These beading regrets must be checked again after a holiday. By then, the little Hamburger will be a little bigger and able to cooperate.
⋅ Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
There are many statues of gods, sacred cows and warriors on the temple, and the painted gatehouse is a typical South Indian architectural style. It is mainly dedicated to the goddess Kali (strength and courage). Women who are in their menstrual period are considered unclean and cannot enter the temple. Pay homage.Every Tuesday and Friday are the days when the most devotees come to worship, and the temple is closed from 12:30 to 16:00. Pay attention to the time of visits.
⋅ Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
This is a temple founded by Thai monk Ven in 1927. It enshrines Buddha Shakyamuni. The exterior of the temple inherits the styles of Thailand and China. Inside, there is a large Buddha that is 15 meters high and weighs 350 tons. On the side is a statue of Buddha every week. It reminds me that the same is true for Buddhist temples in Thailand, and it is near the Sri Veeramakaliaman Temple, and it is planned to visit temples in Little India (plural) together.
⋅ Mustafa Center
The shopping mall is well-known for being open 24 hours a day, with good quality and low price, and a complete variety. It sells up to 15 kinds of goods, including daily necessities, electrical appliances, jewelry, medicine, clothing, etc., and you can bargain with the owner. It is a cheap mall with high prices in Singapore. , Come here to stroll around and find return home souvenirs to present relatives and friends. Compared with the Tekka Center, the latter prefers food and wet goods.
▲ The name of Hanukkah is written on the archway of the festival.
About Little India celebrating Hanukkah (Diwali/Deepavali)
Unexpectedly, the whole area was decorated with lights and colorful festivals, and many stalls for celebrations came out, but we still couldn't figure it out. It was only when we asked the driver brother when taking Uber that we learned that this was due to the late October festival in Little India. That's why there will be such a dense gathering of people, and rows after rows of lighting and the Hindu temple of Vila Makaryaman have come to visit many believers, and they will celebrate all the way to early November.
Hanukkah is also known as Diwali and Deepavali. It is written in Indian Tamil as "தீபாவளி". It is marked on the illuminated archway above. The reason for the festival comes from the battle between the gods and the sons who often mix with demons. The gods win After the battle, people light up lights to celebrate. It is a festival of "using light to drive away the darkness and goodness to defeat evil." Other cities will also display fireworks to celebrate.
▲ Experience the atmosphere of Hanukkah.
▲ Indispensable gold jewelry stores.
▲May be able to bring a set of traditional costumes.
Transportation: How to get to Little India
Take the Downtown Line or North East Line of the Singapore MRT and get off at Little India Station. You can get to the Tekka Center at the exit. You can show the journey in this area. If you are tired on the return journey, you can directly use Uber Calling a car back to the hotel, the transportation network in the urban area of Singapore is quite convenient, which is one of the examples of urban travel light travel.
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