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Places of Worship
A place of worship or house of worship is a building or other location where a group of people (a congregation) comes to perform acts of religious praise, honour, or devotion. The form and function of religious architecture has evolved over thousands of years for both changing beliefs and architectural style. In Singapore, the term temple is often used as a general term for any house of worship; but churches and mosques are not generally called temples.

One will be surprised to find so many different types of places of worship here in Singapore. Visitors can even observe colonial structure and architecture in their natural surroundings.


Attractions

Jamae Chulia Mosque

Jamae Chulia Mosque
Ironically, one of Singapore’s most established mosques is located in the heart of Chinatown! Built in 1826 by the Chulias (Tamil Muslims from the famous Chola Kingdom of Tamil Nadu along the Coromandel Coast of Southern India).
 
 

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple
Spread over a hillside, this complex of Buddhist temples is one of the largest places of worship in Singapore. The buildings feature fine examples of Chinese decorations, statues and shrines.
 

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple
A national monument, this Buddhist temple was completed in 1908 and commemorates Buddha's birth and death. The temple has an elaborately decorated gateway, reached by a bridge, which opens into a courtyard.
 
 
Maghain Aboth Synagogue Maghain Aboth Synagogue
Singapore's small Jewish community congregates regularly at the Maghain Aboth Synagogue, which conducts regular services and observances of Jewish festivals.
 
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
A 15-metre high statue of Buddha, surrounded by a seemingly endless chain of lights, is the focal point of this simple but impressive building. At the base of the statue is a fresco depicting important events in Buddha's life.
 
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