Friday, March 19, 2021

Rediscover Singapore - Sri Krishnan Temple

Sri Krishnan Temple was built 130 years ago, is one of the oldest temples in Singapore. Hanuman Beem Singh set up a shrine for Lord Krishna under a Banyan Tree in "Waterloo Street in 1870. It was to cater to the needs of the large Hindu Community from North and South India living and working in the neighbourhood bounded by Bras Basah Rd, Victoria St and Albert St. As the congregation grew so did the temple. Today Sri Krishnan Temple continues on the original site it's simple yet resplendent in Hindu Ornaments and detail. The largest ceremony is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Krishna, in recent years the temple also became a key point in promoting religious harmony in Singapore with other ethnic and religious groups for example the devotees of nearby Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple regularly participate in its ceremonies.