Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple
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The Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple, Singapore, is located at 555 Serangoon Road. Serangoon Road is the main commercial thoroughfare in Little India, which is an ethnic neighbourhood found in Singapore.
[edit] History
The Temple was founded as a small shrine by Tamil Hindu residents of Potong Pasir; they wanted the protection of Mother Goddess and sustain their cultural heritage; it was developed under B. Govindasamy Chettiar, pioneer labour contractor to the port of Singapore, philanthropist and Indian community leader.
Before B. Govindasamy Chettiar's death, he requested his nephew and son-in-law the late S.L. Perumal to build a new main tower the "Rajakopuram" and other additions to the Vadapathirakaliamman Temple.S.L. Perumal agreed and kept his word. When Hindu devotees worship here they feel the sanctity of this house of worship. S.L. Perumal built the present Temple at his own expense.
