Little India Heritage Trail - Walk of Faiths

Estimated Trail Distance: 2.6 km
Abdul Gafoor Mosque
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Abdul Gafoor Mosque

Start off at the beautiful Abdul Gafoor Mosque at Dunlop Street which is one of Singapore's oldest mosques and a National Monument.

Church of the True Light
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Church of the True Light

From here, head down Perak Road to the Anglican Church of the True Light which catered mainly to Chinese trishaw riders during its beginnings.

Kampong Kapor Methodist Church
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Kampong Kapor Methodist Church

At the end of Perak Road, turn left onto Upper Weld Road and then right to Kampong Kapor Road.

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple 1
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

Walk up Veerasamy Road and across Serangoon Road to the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple which was originally built as a shrine by Tamil workers from the lime pits in the area.

Shree Lakshminarayan Temple
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Shree Lakshminarayan Temple

Another Hindu temple and the only North Indian temple in Singapore, the Shree Lakshminarayan Temple is located down the next street at Chander Road.

Foochow Methodist Church
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Foochow Methodist Church

Then venture up Rotan Lane to view Foochow Methodist Church which developed from a mission started in 1897 for working class immigrants from Foochow, China.

Angullia Mosque
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Angullia Mosque

After this, walk back down to Serangoon Road and head towards the Angullia Mosque to take a look at its conserved 19th century entrance gatehouse.

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
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Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Along the same road, you will encounter yet another National Monument, the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, with its intricately carved gopuram (entrance tower) depicting a story from Hindu mythology.

Sri Vanapathira
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Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple

Further down the road is the Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple with its stepped vimana (pyramidshape tower over the main shrine) adorned with Hindu deities.

Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
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Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple

Next head up Beatty Road on to Race Course Road to view two Buddhist temples built in a completely different style.

Leong San See Temple
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Leong San See Temple

The Leong San See Temple, meaning “Dragon Mountain Temple”, is dedicated to Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.

This is a self-guided trail.

  1. Abdul Gafoor Mosque
  2. Church of the True Light
  3. Kampong Kapor Methodist Church
  4. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
  5. Shree Lakshminarayan Temple
  6. Foochow Methodist Church
  7. Angullia Mosque
  8. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
  9. Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple
  10. Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
  11. Leong San See Temple

The Little India precinct contains a great number and diversity of religious spaces. These institutions span across all the major ethnic and religious groups in Singapore. This trail provides insights into different religious spaces, architecture and practices found in Singapore.

Abdul Gafoor Mosque 3
Angullia Mosque 3
Church of the True Light 1
Foochow Methodist Church 3
Kampong Kapor Methodist Church 5
Leong San See Temple 3
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple 3
Shree Lakshminarayan Temple 1
Sri Srinivasa Temple 2
Sri Vadapthira Temple 3
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple 3

Estimated Trail Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 1 hour

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The Little India Heritage Trail is part of the National Heritage Board's ongoing efforts to document and present the history and social memories of places in Singapore. We hope this trail will bring back fond memories for those who have worked, lived or played in this area, and serve as a useful source of information for visitors and new residents.

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