Little India

I visited Little India today. This is the place where you can best experience the Indian culture in Singapore. A colourful neighbourhood, a place where many Indian migrant workers meet and shop. Alighting from Little India MRT station, and walking towards Serangoon Road, you will be greeted by shophouses selling garlands of flowers. These can be used to decorate altars, or worn by any man and woman.



Today is Deepavali, the Festival of Lights. It is a new year for the Indians. There are decorations and lightings installed along the roads. Many shops are closed for the celebration, however the place is still as vibrant as usual.

Many Indians may not look friendly, but if you have a smilely face, everyone will be happy. :) Do not be frightened by large groups of people sitting in an area, as this too, is part of the culture..

Little India, an area near to the central business district, and a neighbourhood itself, you will see unique old houses and shops, surrounded by high rise buildings.

You must try the Indian food from one of the many restuarants and coffeeshops, it would be different experience! Yes, the aroma, taste and all..

This is Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, said to be the first temple in Singapore to venerate Goddess Kali. It is believed this temple is built as early as 1855, by Tamil labourers who worked at the time kilns that lined Kampong Kapor in the mid-to late 19 century.

Little India is one of my favourite place in Singapore. I see different things at each visit to the neighbourhood. I was always surprised, and looking forward to explore more of this area..