Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Little India, Singapore

First thought that run through our minds when we exited the subway station in Little India was: it smells like curry. No kidding, it does!

It's a very charming ethnic neighbourhood in Singapore (if you don't mind curry that is). Totally different from the rest of Singapore, far from poshy Prada and Gucci flag ship stores.

Little India truly feels like a slice of India. Lots and lots of vegetables stands, beautiful jewellery stands and Bollywood stands frame the busy streets. But if you want peace and quiet you can do what we did and stroll down Serangoon Road and you'll reach the beautiful Hindu temple Sri Veeramamakaliamman dating back to 1881. Inside you'll find images of Kali wearing a garland of skulls and ripping out the insides of her victims, but also more peaceful moments such as Kali spending time her sons Ganesha and Murugan.











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