When we talk about Hindu temples in Singapore, one of the most common images we have is the distinctive trapezoidal-shaped pyramid adorned with statues which forms the entrance to the temple. The gopura, such as this one from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple in Serangoon Road, and the better-known Sri Mariamman Temple in South Bridge Road are two good examples – but did you know that these temples only represent the architectural tradition of Southern India? yg shows how you can identify the Hindu temples in the North Indian tradition.
the southern indian hindu temple is characterised by a pyramid-shape tower called the gopuram. the gopuram usually features fascinating sculptures of hindu deities and foral decorations. one of the main differences between the northern and the southern architecture is the gateway. in the southern style, the gateway is large and elaborate.
the northern hindu temple is characterised by a bee-hive shaped tower called a shikhara that rises in a massive conical shape. a shikhara is a tower or a spire.
Are there any examples of North Indian Hindu temples in Singapore? But of course – yg features two of them in which one of these is a hindu temple?
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