The Little House (Montessori)
We have to take our shoes off before entering the temple.
There is a monumental entrance tower at the entrance of a Hindu temple. It has six tiers covered with sculptures of Hindu deities.
There are banana trees to the left and right of the entrance. The usage of the banana leaves is mentioned in rituals as they are considered sacred in Hindu culture.
At the entryway, there are two big doors that are covered with bells. The worshippers ring the bells as they enter.
Entering the temple. When walking through the temple, we should walk in a clockwise direction.
Beautiful Hindu art on the ceiling.
Viewing the Sri Mariamman statue. Mari means rain, amman means mother. Sri Mariamman is the mother of rain. She is also worshipped for her powers in curing epidemic diseases.
In this metal basin, there is a block of granite where worshippers smash a coconut as a prayer offering.
Looking at the coconuts used for prayers.
Auntie Anna will be making a prayer for our school.
Auntie Anna will be making a prayer for our school. A coconut has been smashed.
Viewing statues of deities on the building.
Hindus do not consume cows as they are sacred animals.
We learned that the temple entrance facing East to follow the sunrise.
Sri Mariamman Temple is the first Hindu temple in Singapore.
It is the only Hindu temple located in Chinatown. Since 2004, Chinese New Year celebrations were held in this temple.
