Veeramaa Kali Amman Temple - Singapore

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Singapore, the world's sole island city-state, has earned its reputation as a welcoming destination for travelers. With a multitude of captivating attractions, it consistently ranks among the most visited destinations worldwide. In this article, we will delve into a significant religious site known as the Veeramaa Kali Amman Temple.

 The Veeramaa Kali Amman Temple stands as one of Singapore's oldest Hindu temples, situated along Serangoon Road. It was constructed by the Indian community that settled in Singapore.
This temple adheres to the Dravidian architectural style and features a striking gopura (towered entrance). Within the sanctum, Kali Amman is enshrined, depicted with eight arms in a seated posture. Flanking the sanctum, you'll find sub-shrines dedicated to Ganesha and Subramanya. The flagstaff, bali peetha (sacrificial altar), and Simha Vaahana (lion) all face the sanctum.
Within the prakara (outer courtyard), a shrine is dedicated to village deities like Madurai Veeran, Periya Karuppan, and Chinna Karuppan. The temple also houses numerous sub-shrines, including those of Mahisasura Mardini with 16 arms, an utsav murti (festive image) of Krishna, Durga, the fierce Periyachi Amman with eight arms, Nataraja (Lord Shiva in the cosmic dance form), Navagraha (nine celestial deities), Vishwanatha Linga, Vishalakshi, Chandikeshwara, and Rama-Sita-Lakshmana-Hanuman.

Throughout the temple, you can spot images of Bhairava, Naga, and Idumban, each in their respective sections.

Adorning the walls surrounding the sanctum and other shrines, you'll find niche images such as Nardana Ganapati, Yoga Dakshinamurti, Vaishnavi, Dandayudhapani, Brahma Shasta, Vishnu Durga, Meenakshi, Kantimati, Lingodbhava, and Brahma.

 Happy travelling. 

Location: Singapore

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