Little India
A colourful Indian neighbourhood where Hindu temples, Tekka Centre's hawker food and brightly painted old shophouses create a vivid South Asian atmosphere.
Little India is centred on Serangoon Road and is Singapore's traditional neighbourhood for people of Indian descent. The street smells of spices and jasmine garlands, and it is lined with gold shops, sari fabric stores and spice shops. The must-see Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is dedicated to the goddess Kali. Its gateway tower is covered in vivid sculptures, and you must remove your shoes before entering. The Chun Tin Ling House, a colourful old terrace house, is a popular photo spot. On the ground floor of Tekka Centre, the hawker centre serves murtabak, turmeric rice and teh tarik, while the upper floors sell sari fabrics. Mustafa Centre, open 24 hours, is a shopping experience in itself. During Deepavali, the whole street is decked out with lights. Little India MRT station is right outside, and it is a walk to Kampong Glam.
Opening hours
Open all day (temple approx. 05:30–12:00, 16:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Kampong Glam / Haji Lane
- National Museum of Singapore
- Raffles Hotel
- Fort Canning Park
- National Gallery Singapore
- Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
- Clarke Quay
- Asian Civilisations Museum