The amazing things to do in Little India, Singapore

The amazing things to do in Little India, Singapore
Nghia Huynh
The amazing things to do in Little India, Singapore

Of all the ethnic enclaves in Singapore, Little India is the city at its most liveliest and colourful. With narrow little lanes and a bustling community, things can get a little messy here, quite unlike the rest of orderly Singapore. Keep your cameras ready for unexpected sights, and come with an empty stomach to eat all the good food around here. Here is top things you should do in Little India.



Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

The amazing things to do in Little India, Singapore
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The Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple along Serangoon Road is a Hindu temple built in the late 1800s, dedicated to Sri Srinivasa Perumal or Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector of the universe. Once known as Narasinga Perumal Kovil, this temple in Little India is known for its five-tiered gopuram or gatehouse tower covered with the many avatars of Vishnu and other Hindu deities. The temple is the starting point for Kavadi carriers during the annual Thaipusam celebrations.



House of Tan Teng Niah

The amazing things to do in Little India, Singapore
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The House of Tan Teng Niah is a colourful 2-storey villa dating back to 1900. Located on Kerbau Road, It is one of few remaining Chinese structures in Little India that were built during the colonialization of Singapore.  


The local community is responsible for the rainbow of colours that the House of Tan Teng Niah is so famous for, as well as its renovation and upkeep. After snapping some photos of the villa, grab yourself a biryani meal in the nearby courtyard for a particularly picturesque al fresco dining.



Mustafa Centre

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One stop shopping just got a new definition, buy gold at Mustafa Centre just as easily as Bollywood DVDs and instant curry packages. Add to this eclectic mix a travel agency, visa centre, currency exchange and a post office! A trip to the fabled Mustafa is less of a visit and more of an experience. The cult status it enjoys in Singapore is partly because you may find an aisle dedicated to some strange elusive item that is unavailable in the rest of the city. 


Another reason for its presence on the must do list is the sheer scale of this mega mall, it has everything you need at prices that cannot be beaten. Open 24 hours a day, you can do your grocery as well as stuff the luggage you just bought from here with irresistible knick knacks to take home.



Indian Heritage Centre

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This shiny modern building inspired by the Indian baoli (or stepwell) sticks out amidst the narrow streets and old shop houses found in Little India. This four-storey building houses a significant collection of artefacts promoting the diverse Indian diaspora and heritage, including a permanent exhibition of the history of the Indian community in Singapore. It is educational, never too jam-packed with people, and a great spot to chill out and soak in some heritage on a hot afternoon.



Temple of 1,000 Lights

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The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple was built in the 1927 by a Thai monk, and the Siamese influences are clear to be seen throughout The main feature of this Buddhist temple is a 15-metre-tall Buddha statue that weighs about 300 tonnes. It is often called the Temple of 1,000 Lights, thanks to the chain of lamps surrounding the statue. Located between the Little India and Farrar Park MRT stations, entrance to Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is free but do dress modestly out of respect for the worshippers.



Serangoon Road

The amazing things to do in Little India, Singapore
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Little India’s ‘it’ place is Serangoon Road, the action here is centred around a few blocks on both sides of the road, and can easily be explored on foot. In fact, one of the popular walking tours in Little India, Serangoon Road charms with its hawkers and stalls that spill onto the road. The entertainment quotient is high with Bollywood numbers changing at every doorway you cross. The India experience is complete, colourful garlands sold at all corners and incense floating around in abundance.


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