Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple

Dating back to more than 150 years, the ‘Senpaga Vinayagar Temple’ was first consecrated in the year 1850 after the discovery of an idol of Lord Vinayagar under the shade of a Senpaga tree by the side of a pond. At that time only a small shelter was built around the tree and the deity was enshrined inside that structure. Today, the temple situated on the Ceylon Road, boasts a captivating architectural design based on the lines of Chola architecture found in Southern India with a heavenly ornamented gopuram but, not as vibrant as other temples in the country, giving it a more subtle look. The interiors of the temple house the sanctum sanctorum dedicated to Lord Ganesha with its domed roof, plated in pure gold. The four pillars inside the prayer hall adorn 32 granite sculptures of Vinayagar in his different forms, providing it a magnificent spectacle. The ceiling of the temple decorated with exquisite frescoes depicting scenes from Hindu mythology also capture your visual senses instantly.

The second oldest Hindu temple in Singapore and also one of the most revered Vinayagar temples in the country, the ‘Senpaga Vinayagar Temple’ is swarmed by thousands of visitors every year. In contrast to other Hindu temples in Singapore that have been built by Indian Tamilians who migrated to the country from Southern regions of India, this temple strongly identifies with the Ceylonese community or the Tamilians who migrated to Singapore from Sri Lanka.Ornate architecture, peaceful ambience and an aura filled with spirituality, definitely makes this religious site worth a visit during your trip to Singapore.