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Temples of Singapore

Frederik Jensen

I'm exploring Singapore with my IPhone 15, walking around the city on foot with the occasional metro ride to extend my range. It's September, the weather is hot and humid with the occasional sudden downpour. I'm sharing pictures by theme, today's theme is Temples.

Singapore is a multicultural city with Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Eurasians and others bringing traditions and customs from their origin. Churches, temples, and mosques are abundant throughout the city state. Each with their own distinct style and practices. Colourful from the outside and open to visitors of all faiths.

Hindu

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple.
Temple Street in Chinatown.

Jesus

Gothic arches reach for the night sky at Chijmes, a former Catholic convent.
The white walls of the Chijmes Chapel lit up by an art installation for the Night Festival. In the basement a big screen services those who pray to the soccer gods.

Buddha

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown.
Buddha himself or an incarnation offers a place of worship and free lunch. 100% vegan of course. The Singapore Buddhist Lodge.
Guanyin

Mohammad

Sultan Mosque seen from Subhan Street.
Interior view of the Sultan Mosque.
Sultan Mosque.
James Queenstown Mosque.

Ghosts and spirits

Chinese offerings of food for the Hungry Ghosts of the ancestors.
Thian Hock Keng Temple in Chinatown.

Money

Marina Bay Sands. For worshippers of Lady Luck.
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