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Central Sikh Temple
Towner Road
Built to commemorate the 518th anniversary of Guru
Nanak, the first Sikh Guru . It houses Granth Sahih, or
holly book and is the main religious facility of
Singapore's 15000 Sikhs. This temple was awarded Singapore
Institute of Architects Architectural Design Award in
1986.
Sri Thandayuthapani Temple
15 Tank Road
Built on a site of former temples dating as far back as
1850s, this Southern Indian temple is home to numerous
shrines covered by a roof with 48 engraved glass panels
angled to catch the rising and setting sun. The
culmination of Thaipusam as well as Navarathiri Festival
are witnessed here.
Sri Mariamman Temple
244 South Bridge Road
The oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, Sri Mariamman dates
back to 1827. The preferred venue of most Hindu weddings,
this temple is also where the annual fire-walking ceremony
or Thimithi is held.
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