The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. It is an agamic temple, built in the Dravidian style. Located at 244 South Bridge Road, in the downtown Chinatown district, the temple serv
The gopuram (entrance tower) of Sri Mariamman Temple
Main hallway and altar
A line drawing of Sri Mariamman Temple
The Sri Mariamman Temple in 1960
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The Thimithi or firewalking ceremony is a Hindu festival originating in Tamil Nadu, South India that is celebrated a week before Deepavali, during the month of Aipasi of the Tamil calendar. The fire-w
A father fire walking with his child during the annual Tamil Hindu festival at Udappu village in Sri Lanka
Preparation of fire walking pit at the Draupati Amman temple festival in Udappu, Sri Lanka