Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple

Another most significant and popular Hindu temple in Singapore is the ‘Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple’ located on the Keong Saik Road in Chinatown. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the brother of Lord Murugan, this temple was also built by the Chettiar’s community in Singapore during the year 1925. Much like other South Indian temples in the country, the Layan Sithi Vinayagar temple will also stun you with its beautiful architecture and vibrant colours oozing out from its imposing gopuram. The main sanctum houses the presiding deity of Lord Vinayagar (Ganesha) along with a Holy Vel (spear) symbolizing Lord Murugan and is visited by hundreds of devotees of all races throughout the day. Between Thursdays and Sundays, lots of worshippers can be seen circumambulating the main sanctum 108 times to fulfil their vows. The temple also sees a great rush of pilgrims, devotees and tourists on the eve of annual Thaipusam Festival when Lord Murugan comes here to visit his brother, Ganesha in a silver chariot from the ‘Sri Thendayuthapani Temple’. The holy vel that is in this temple is taken to the ‘Thendayuthapani Temple’ for the Thaipusam festival and poured with milk offered by devotees.If you are passing by the busy streets of Chinatown, do drop in at this temple for some time and immerse yourselves in peace and serenity offered by its tranquil ambiance.