Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

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Top 1% of attractions in Singapore
7 / 10

6 expert reviews

“Dedicated to Kali the Courageous, a ferocious incarnation of Shiva's wife, Parvati the Beautiful, this temple was built in 1881 by indentured Bengali laborers.”

– Fodor's

Frommer's Frommer's
"This Hindu temple is primarily for the worship of Shiva's wife, Kali, who destroys ignorance, maintains world order, and blesses those who strive for knowledge of God." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"This Shaivite temple, dedicated to Kali, is the most colourful and bustling in Little India." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Dour Brahman priests perform their time-honored devotions to the destroyer goddess Kali." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Today it remains a popular meeting point especially during the four daily puju (prayer) sessions." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Thaipusam is a festival celebrated by the Tamil community in Singapore each year." Full review