by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Religious
Named for Sultan Hussein Shah of johor, the mosque was originally built in 1827 with the aid of a grant from the British East India Company. the result of a treaty between the Sultan and Stamford Raffles. It was replaced a century later by the present structure,...
by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Religious
Although an Anglican church, St. Andrew’s was named for the patron saint of Scotland in recognition of the Scottish merchants who contributed funds to build it. The gleaming cathedral of today is actually the second ecclesiastical building to be built on this site....
by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Religious
One of the most important religious buildings in Singapore, this Hindu temple is devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu (also known as Perumal). It is also one of the oldest temples in Singapore. Built in 1854, the temple was originally a simple structure with a...
by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Religious
The southern end of South Bridge Road is dominated by the gopuram, or entrance gateway, of the Sri Mariamman Temple, vividly decorated with about 72 Hindu deities. The complex is encircled by a boundary wall topped with figures of sacred cows. The oldest Hindu place...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Religious
Popularly known as the Temple of a Thousand Lights, Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya was built by Vuttisasara, a Thai monk. The temple has a Thai wat design, embellished with a mix of Chinese and Indian influences. To the left of the entrance is an ebony and mother-of-pearl...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Religious
Built in 1984, this Shaivite Hindu temple replaced a much older one, founded in 1860 by wealthy Indian Chettiars (moneylenders). Dedicated to Lord Subramaniam (also known as Murugan), the colorful temple is believed to be one of the wealthiest and grandest in...
