Places of Worship in Singapore

Places of Worship

Singapore might be a small country but it is home to a wide variety of people from different cultures, religions and races. From temples to churches to mosques, these places reflect the diversity of the communities who live and worship here.

Sri Mariamman
Temple

The oldest Hindu temple in Singapore - is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman,

known for her power

to cure illnesses and

diseases.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

The temple got its name from what the Buddhists regard

as the left canine tooth of Buddha. It houses

a giant stupa made of

gold.

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

One of the oldest and popular Buddhist temples in Singapore, amongst devotees of Guan Yin, the Chinese goddess of mercy. Its architecture is that of the late-19th-century Chinese.

Loyang Tua Pek Kong Temple

One of the few temples in Singapore that has Hindu deities worshipped alongside Chinese deities. It is known for its 2m high statue of Ganesha - believed to be the largest of its kind here.

St. Andrew’s Cathedral

Singapore’s largest cathedral & the oldest Anglican house of worship. Its original chapel had to be replaced after being

destroyed by two lightning strikes.

CHIJMES

Pronounced ‘chimes’, this building was once a school and chapel. It retains its intricate plasterwork, wall frescoes,

and stained glass

windows.

Sultan Mosque

An iconic landmark in the Kampong Gelam district, the mosque has massive golden domes and a huge prayer hall. It is a place dear to the Muslim community of Singapore.