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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
CultureVisit: ~30 min
Hindu temple dedicated to Kali in the heart of Little India, at 141 Serangoon Road. It originated as a shrine in 1855 and the current temple was built by Bengali workers in 1881. It follows the Tamil style of southern India and shows Kali with a necklace of skulls and Parvati with her sons Ganesha and Murugan. During the Japanese occupation it sheltered homeless people.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple: 2 missions
- Discover who Kali is at her templeIf the temple is open, respectfully observe the images of Kali and Parvati and their sons Ganesha and Murugan.
- See the Tamil façade on Serangoon RoadLook from the street at the temple's sculpted front and coloured figures.
Near Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Casa de Tan Teng Niah192 m awayTekka Centre249 m awaySri Srinivasa Perumal Temple729 m awayLeong San See Temple952 m awaySultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan)958 m awayMalay Heritage Centre1.1 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.