The temple is believed to have started around 1830s with a picture of the goddess, under a tree near the current site of the temple.[3]
The presiding deity, Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman is believed to originate from Sri Nisumbha Soodhani , worshipped by Chola kings as the family goddess for protection during war. The goddess was often recognised as the female counterpart to Brihadeeshwarar temple in Thanjavur. The goddess is also referred to as Rahukala Kaliamman or as Vada Bhadra Kaliamman, hence the reference to the goddess.
In 1984, the temple underwent renovation under the leadership of Mr S L P Mohan and held a 48 days consecration ceremony. The renovation included two 4.2m statues of Garuda and Hanuman, at the entrance of the temple, said to be the first in Singapore and also Asia.[4][5]
In 2015, the temple underwent $2 million in renovations. On 9 December 2016, the temple held a consecration ceremony called the Maha Kumbabishegam.[3] It included additional deities such as Jambulingeswarar (Lord Shiva), Akhilandeswari, Chandikeswarar, Navagraham, Swarnakrashna Bhairavar, Lakshmi Kuberar, Lakshmi Narasimar, Nandikeswarar, and Veerabathirar.
^ abHermes (8 December 2016). "Serangoon Rd temple gets more shrines | The Straits Times". www.straitstimes.com. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
^Fong, Vincent (21 April 1984). "A 48-day consecration ceremony for Sri Raman shrine". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
^"5,000 at temple". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 24 April 1984. p. 14. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
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vadapathira, kaliamman, temple, this, article, contains, content, that, written, like, advertisement, please, help, improve, removing, promotional, content, inappropriate, external, links, adding, encyclopedic, content, written, from, neutral, point, view, jan. This article contains content that is written like an advertisement Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view January 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple is a Hindu temple located in Little India in Singapore 1 2 Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Templeஸ ர வடபத த ர க ள யம மன க வ ல ReligionAffiliationHinduismDeityVadapathira KaliammanLocationLocation555 Serangoon Road Singapore 218174CountrySingaporeLocation within SingaporeGeographic coordinates1 18 55 55 N 103 51 28 8 E 1 3154306 N 103 858000 E 1 3154306 103 858000ArchitectureTypeDravidian architectureCreatorMr Rengasamy MooriyarCompleted1830 194 years ago 1830 1935WebsiteOfficial Website Contents 1 History 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory editThe temple is believed to have started around 1830s with a picture of the goddess under a tree near the current site of the temple 3 The presiding deity Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman is believed to originate from Sri Nisumbha Soodhani worshipped by Chola kings as the family goddess for protection during war The goddess was often recognised as the female counterpart to Brihadeeshwarar temple in Thanjavur The goddess is also referred to as Rahukala Kaliamman or as Vada Bhadra Kaliamman hence the reference to the goddess In 1984 the temple underwent renovation under the leadership of Mr S L P Mohan and held a 48 days consecration ceremony The renovation included two 4 2m statues of Garuda and Hanuman at the entrance of the temple said to be the first in Singapore and also Asia 4 5 In 2015 the temple underwent 2 million in renovations On 9 December 2016 the temple held a consecration ceremony called the Maha Kumbabishegam 3 It included additional deities such as Jambulingeswarar Lord Shiva Akhilandeswari Chandikeswarar Navagraham Swarnakrashna Bhairavar Lakshmi Kuberar Lakshmi Narasimar Nandikeswarar and Veerabathirar This temple also has a popular Shirdi Sai Baba mandir in it See also editList of Hindu temples in SingaporeReferences edit Point Holiday 3 December 2018 Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple History amp Opening Hours Singapore Singapore Travel Hub Retrieved 26 September 2022 Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple Singapore Sights www lonelyplanet com Retrieved 26 September 2022 a b Hermes 8 December 2016 Serangoon Rd temple gets more shrines The Straits Times www straitstimes com Retrieved 21 January 2022 Fong Vincent 21 April 1984 A 48 day consecration ceremony for Sri Raman shrine eresources nlb gov sg Retrieved 29 July 2022 5 000 at temple eresources nlb gov sg 24 April 1984 p 14 Retrieved 29 July 2022 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple amp oldid 1195303455, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
