🇸🇬 Singapore Temples
Notable Temple

Sri Sivan Temple (with Murugan Shrine)

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Location

Singapore, Central Region

Timings

6:30 AM � 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM � 9:00 PM

Dress Code

Traditional attire required. Men: dhoti or pants. Women: saree or salwar kameez.

Deity

Sri Sivan (Shiva) with Murugan in the temple complex

Significance

Sri Sivan Temple in Singapore is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, with a highly revered Murugan shrine within its complex. The temple was originally established in the 1920s and moved to its current location in the Little India district, featuring a 5-tier gopuram rising approximately 20 meters high. It is an important religious and cultural institution serving the Tamil Hindu community in Singapore.

Architecture

The temple is built in the traditional Dravidian style with a 5-tier gopuram. The main sanctum houses Lord Shiva as Sri Sivan. The Murugan shrine is located in the outer prakaram with a 5-foot idol of Murugan with Valli and Deivanai. The temple features intricate carvings, a large community hall, and a sacred pond. The vimana is gold-plated.

Festivals Celebrated

Maha Shivaratri (February-March, grand celebration)Thaipusam (January-February)Skanda Sashti (October-November)Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)Panguni Uthiram (March-April)

Nearby Temples

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple1.5 km
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple1 km
Sri Mariamman Temple (Chinatown)4 km
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple5 km