Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
It s worth visiting if you re in the area.
Sri maha mariamman temple. Contact us sri mariamman temple 244 south bridge rd singapore 058793. The south indian style temple s early construction was financed by thambusamy pillai a pillar of old kl s indian community. It still attracts many visitors looking to make merit. Bustling chinatown is home to the oldest hindu temple in singapore the sri mariamman temple.
Located at 244 south bridge road in the downtown chinatown district the temple serves the majority hindu singaporeans tamilians in the city state due to its architectural and historical significance the. Thamboosamy pillai but was only opened to the public in the 1920s. Located on the corner of silom road and pan road. The sri mahamariamman temple in kuala lumpur is one of the most popular temples among worshippers and visitors alike.
The garbagraham or sanctum sanctorum is an inner chamber where the chief image of deity sri maha mariamman is located. The sri maha mariamman temple is a south indian architecture style hindu temple in bangkok thailand. The official site of tourism authority of thailand. About sree maha mariamman.
The sri mahamariamman temple was built in year 1873 by k. The rm 13 million six storey building behind the temple in jalan tun h s lee was officially opened by works minister and mic president datuk seri s. Sree maha mariamman temple is one of the oldest temples providing spiritual social and community services to singaporeans. It was built in 1879 by vaithi padayatchi a tamil hindu immigrant.
Established by indian pioneer naraina pillai the original wood and attap structure was built by immigrants from the nagapatnam and cuddalore districts of south india. Amazing thailand travel information travel guide maps hotels accommodation attractions events festivals food culture shopping information to help you plan your thailand vacations. Ancient traditions blend with urban reverberations in this serene and vibrant temple. After withstanding time and elements.
The sri mariamman temple tamil. In 1879 sri maha mariamman temple dedicated to its namesake female creator destroyer goddess was built on silom road. The temple dates back to 1827 when it was known as mariamman kovil or kling chapel. Recently the sri maha mariamman temple has after a 40 year wait finally got its own building.
The entrance to the temple is a gopura or tower covered with images of deities colored boldly.