Little India

Singapore is a city of diversity. Indians comprise of about 9% of the populations. Little India is a popular tourist attraction there.

Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Singapore dedicated to the Goddess Kali in the Indus Valley Civilization circa 2,500 B.C.



Abdul Gaffoor Mosque is in the middle of Little India. The mosque was first built in 1846 and completed in 1910 to serve the religious needs of the South Indian Muslim.



A busy street in Little India just after dark.



Indians love gold. According to the merchants, Indians will line up buying gold day and night.



Some of the merchandises in one of the stores.



More shining gold in another store.



Indian's bakery and desserts.



More varieties.



An Indian clothing store.







An Indian Chinese Restaurant serving Yeung Chow Fried Rice and Sweet & Sour Fish. They were unique and very delicious.



A "not-so-Chinese" :-) restaurant serving Bak Kut Tea in Little India.






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