Hindu priests prepare offering to gods
by Imran Ahmed
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Hindu priests prepare offering to gods
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Imran Ahmed
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Photograph - Photograph
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An early morning ceremony at Singapore's Sri Mariamann Temple, the city's oldest Hindu temple. Singapore's oldest Hindu temple that dates back to 1827. Located in Chinatown, Mariamman Kovil or Kling Street Temple as it was popularly known then was constructed by immigrants from the Nagapatnam and Cuddalore districts of South India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for her power to cure epidemic illnesses and diseases. When you get here, observe the majestic gopuram (gate tower), which is covered with figurative sculptures of gods and goddesses and mythological beasts, an easily recognisable landmark to generations of Hindu worshippers and Singaporeans alike.
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March 18th, 2013
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