March 03, 2014:Sivan Temple at Cantonment Road, before 1969

This is a view of the Sivan Temple (later Sri Manmatha Karunya Eswarar Temple) at 249 Cantonment Road, near the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. The temple was established in 1940s as a wooden shed for the Hindus who worked in the Port of Singapore Authority.

Veerama Kaliamman Temple at Serangoon Road, before 1969

This is a vew of the Veerama Kaliamman Temple at 141 Serangoon Road, in the Tamil Indian quarter of Singapore. The main deity in the shrine is Kali.

Raman Temple in Changi, before 1969

This is a facade of the single-storey Raman Temple at 14th milestone in Changi (later Sree Ramar Temple at 51, Changi Village Road). Built in 1946 by Mr. Ram Naidu from the British Indian Army on a site donated by the British Army, it was dedicated to Rama and patronised by Hindu workers of the Royal Air Force.

Subramanian Temple, Naval Base, before 1969

This is a side view of the Subramanian Temple at Canberra Road inside the Sembawang Naval Base. In 1963, it was a mere shrine against a tree. A structure was built about the tree in 1966 to enable the Hindu workers of the Naval Base to worship Murugan, Ganessa and Mariamman. The temple was also known as Holy Tree Balasubramaniam Temple.

Sri Dhandayuthapani (Subramanian) Temple at Tank Road, before 1969

This is an elevated view of the Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple (later Sri Thendayuthapani Temple) at 15 Tank Road opposite the National Theatre. The Hindu temple was founded in April 1859 by the Nattukottai Chettiars and dedicated to Lord Subramanian or Murugan. It was completely renovated between 1961 and 1962. The temple was also known as “Chettiars’ Temple”.

Pillaiyar Temple at the corner of Keong Saik Road, before 1969

This is a view of the entrance to the Pillaiyar Temple at the junction of Keong Saik Road and Kreta Ayer Road. The temple was established in 1925 by the Nattukottai Chettairs or Nagarthars and dedicated to Ganessa. The temple is also known as Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple or Sri Sithi Vinayagar Temple.

Muniyandi Temple, Woodlands, between 1960 and 1969

This is a view of two figures of horses standing face to face at the entrance to the Muniyandi Temple at 14th milestone, Woodlands. It was built in around 1960 by Hindu community.

Krishnan Temple at Waterloo Street, before 1969

This is a side view of the Krishnan Temple (later Sri Krishnan Temple) at 152 Waterloo Street. The temple was dedicated to Krishna and established in 1870.

Manmatha Karunessvera Temple at Kallang Road, between 1937 and 1969

This is a view of the main entrance to Manmatha Karunesvera Temple or Sri Manmatha Karuneshvarar Temple at 226 Kallang Road. The Hindu temple was established by Kallang Gasworks Hindu workers in 1888. Between 1935 and 1937, the building was reconstructed by Mr. V. Pakirisamy Pillai and his brother Mr. V. Narayanasamy Pillai with the help from an architect, Mr. K. Kandasamy from South India. The first and most important shrine is dedicated to Lord Siva, and the second to his wife Parvathi. The smaller ones at either side of Siva are for Ganessa and Murugan.

Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple at Ceylon Road, between 1929 and 1969

This is a view of the entrance to the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple at 19 Ceylon Road in Katong. The main shrine was dedicated to Ganessa. The temple was established in 1909 by Ceylon Tamils. In 1929, the first concrete building was completed.

Perumal Temple at Serangoon Road, before 1969

This is an elevated view of the Perumal Temple (later Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple) at [394] Serangoon Road. It was totally reconstructed in 1966 and dedicated to Vishnu.

Ramakrishna Mission at Bartley Road, between 1945 and 1969

This is a view of the Temple of Sri Ramakrishna near Ramakrishna Mission at 179, Bartley Road, off Upper Serangoon Road. It was built in 1945. The building at 19, Norris Road served as the office and library, and was built in 1927.

Muniyandi Temple at SiIat Road, between 1940 and 1969

This is a view of the entrance to the Muniyandi Temple at SiIat Road. It was built in the 1940s and was renovated in 1964. It is a private temple dedicated to Muniyandi and Murugan; and is managed by a community of nine Ceylon Tamils.

Sivan Temple at Orchard Road, before 1969

This is a view of the main entrance to Sivan Temple (later Sri Sivan Temple) at 31, Orchard Road. The site was first used in 1821 but the first edifice, in brick, dated between 1850 and 1855. It was entirely reconstructed between 1962 and 1964 by local contractor, and sculptors from India completed the ornamental works. The statues of the little gopuram in the facade represent Siva on his bull. The Hindu temple was demolished in 1983 to give way to the construction of Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station. It was relocated next to Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Serangoon Road, before it was consecrated at its present site at 24, Geylang East Avenue 2, on 30 May 1993.

Sakti Temple at Silat Road, before 1969

This is a view of the main entrance to Sakti Temple or Parasakthi Temple at Silat Road. The Hindu temple was constructed in 1916 and dedicated to Perumal. Later, a statue of Sakti stood on the altar. The temple was demolished in 1979.