Sri Veeramakaliamman

2021-03-06

Situated in the heart of Little India, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is one of the grandest and oldest Hindu temples in Singapore. It is devoted to Veeramakaliamman or the goddess Kali, the furious encapsulation of Shakti, and the 'destroyer of fiendishness'. Inherent the South-Indian Dravidian style of design, the spectacular Veeramakaliamman Temple is the nexus of the Hindu people group in the Lion City. The words 'Veeramakaliamman' derived from the words 'Veerama', the initial name of the goddess, Kali, described to her fierceness, and 'Amman', a Tamil title for one who have authentic status.