Little India, Singapore , Singapore
About Little India, Singapore
Fellow Indians will never feel as if they’ve left their homeland, once they visit this place. Today, Little India is one of Singapore’s most vibrant and colorful districts, along with a kaleidoscope of cultural influences. This neighborhood becomes livelier during the festivals of Diwali/Deepavali (October or November) and Pongal (mid-January). The lifelike sculpture adorned Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, is one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples & is dedicated to the Goddess Kali. With various depictions of scenes with Kali’s garland of skulls and destroying her enemies, it proves to be an unforgettable attraction.
The Abdul Gafoor Mosque, features Arabian and Renaissance style architecture. Serangoon Road is the main commercial hub here. It is the site of Tekka Centre, Singapore’s largest indoor ‘wet’ market which sells an incredible array of produce and uncommon ingredients; the 24x7 open Mustafa Centre, which stocks roughly 300,000 items and offers services like visa processing; and lastly Little India Arcade, where one can pick up knick-knacks, costume jewelry and souvenirs, such as delectable Indian sweets from Moghul Sweet Shop. With five floors of ethnic products, ranging from jasmine garlands to Indian cosmetics, Jothi Store & Flower Shop is always busy. The South Indian restaurant Banana Leaf Apolo, at Race Course Road, is popular for its cuisine. Most notably, the local delicacy of fish head curry, making it a must try.
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Mustafa Centre, Singapore, Singapore
1.5 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
Throngs of busy customers aren’t a peculiar sight in this 24x7 open shopping mall called Mustafa Centre. Located along Syed Alwi Road in Little...
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Arab Street, Singapore
1.6 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
Arab Street is one of the known streets in Singapore and also a neighborhood. It is mainly a street with shops for shopping. There are two...
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SAM at 8Q, Singapore, Singapore
1.6 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
SAM at 8Q is one of the many galleries of the Singapore Art Museum & serves as an extension of it. It is popular amongst residents for holding...
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Bugis Street, Singapore
1.7 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
Shopaholics and history junkies are bound to be equally satisfied when visiting the Bugis Street. With its extensive choices of various high...
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Mint Museum of Toys, Singapore, Singapore
1.8 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
This one of the intresting and delightful places to visit in Singapore for both the adults and children. The Mint Museum of Toys consists of a...
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National Museum of Singapore, Singapore
2.2 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
History junkies need to put National Museum of Singapore at the top of their lists by a long shot. Apart from being Singapore’s oldest museum,...
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Malay Heritage Centre, Singapore, Singapore
2.2 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
The Malay Heritage Centre is a cultural centre and museum in Singapore that represents the culture, heritage and history of Malay Singaporeans....
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Raffles Hotel, Singapore
2.3 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
Established by the Armenian Sarkies Brothers in 1887, Raffles Hotel is an iconic hotel that has been the subject of many tall tales & the home of...
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Orchard Road, Singapore
2.4 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
Shopaholics have no fear, Orchard Road is here. Although it derives its name from orchard plantations in the past, it is known as the ultimate...
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National Gallery Singapore, Singapore
2.5 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
National Gallery Singapore was opened on 24 November 2015 and is located in the Downtown Core of Singapore. There are two main national monuments...
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Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, Singapore
2.6 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
Singapore’s skyline often marks the appearance of very futuristic buildings, one of which is Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. Known for being...
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Hong San See Temple, Singapore, Singapore
3 km from Little India, Singapore - See map
Located on a small hill, the magnificent Chinese temple - Hong San See Temple was built in the year 1913. Its sloping tiled roofs and ornamented...
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