Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

The temple maintains a regular schedule of worship throughout the day. Morning puja begins at 06:30, opening the day's devotions before Srinivasa Perumal and his consorts. A midday puja follows at 12:00, and the evening aarti takes place at 18:30. The temple is open to visitors from 06:00 to 12:00 in the morning and from 18:00 to 21:00 in the evening. Beyond the daily pujas, the temple offers archana—the recitation of the deity's names accompanied by offerings of flowers, tulsi, and camphor—on behalf of devotees seeking blessings. On auspicious days, abhishekam, the ceremonial bathing of the deity with sacred substances, is also performed. Visitors are welcome to participate in these services or simply to offer their own prayers.

Festivals and Sacred Observances

Thaipusam, celebrated in January or February, transforms the temple into the starting point of Singapore's most visually striking religious procession. Devotees who have made vows take up kavadi—wooden or metal frameworks carried on the shoulders—and milk-pots at this temple before undertaking a journey of several kilometres to the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple. The annual Brahmotsavam, the grand festival dedicated to Srinivasa Perumal, spans multiple days and includes processions, vahana sevas (deity processions on decorated vehicles), and a chariot festival that winds through Little India. Vaikuntha Ekadashi, observed in December or January, is considered especially auspicious for Vishnu devotees; on this day, worshippers pass through the Vaikuntha Dwaram (gateway to heaven) seeking the deity's blessings.

Visiting the Temple: Practical Information

The temple is located at 397 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218123. The nearest MRT stations are Farrer Park and Little India, both within walking distance along Serangoon Road. The temple is also accessible by bus and taxi. Visitors should dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and remove footwear before entering the inner sanctum. The tropical climate of Singapore means the temple welcomes visitors year-round, though Thaipusam in January or February offers the most dramatic experience of the temple's role in Singapore's religious calendar. The temple provides facilities for archanai and offerings, and those wishing to support the temple's work may inquire about donation options or volunteer opportunities through the Hindu Endowments Board, which oversees the temple's administration.

Contact and Further Information

For specific details about services, bookings, or upcoming events, visitors may contact the temple directly at 62985771 or 62989884, or email sspt@heb.org.sg. The temple's website and the Hindu Endowments Board provide additional information about poojas, sevas, and cultural programmes. Those planning a longer visit to Singapore's Hindu temples may combine a visit here with Sri Mariamman Temple, located approximately 3 kilometres away.