5 Best Temples in Singapore (2026)

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple sits on South Bridge Road in Chinatown, built in Tang Dynasty style to house a Buddha tooth relic for veneration. It opened on Vesak Day in 2007 and spans four levels, combining a main sanctum, a museum on Buddhist history, a vegan restaurant and the relic chamber itself. It functions as both an active place of worship and one of Singapore's most visited cultural attractions.

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple on Waterloo Street is dedicated to Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, and is one of Singapore's oldest and most visited temples for both Buddhist and Taoist devotees. Reviewers note it sits directly beside a Hindu temple, illustrating the close proximity of different faiths on the same street. Local legend holds that the temple survived bombing during World War II while surrounding buildings were destroyed.

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple sits on Serangoon Road in the heart of Little India, dedicated to the goddess Kali and known for its colorful, detailed Dravidian-style architecture. The temple also runs a kitchen and dining programme that serves those in need, alongside its regular prayer schedule and a holy spring some visitors use for its reported healing properties. It draws both devotees and visitors exploring Little India.

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple on Serangoon Road traces its origins to the mid-19th century, with the land first purchased in 1851, making it one of Singapore's oldest Hindu temples. It is dedicated to Lord Srinivasa, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and its majestic gopuram tower is a well-known landmark on the street. The temple hosts major festival events, including the annual Thaipusam procession that draws large crowds.

Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, sitting in the heart of Chinatown and marked by a colorful, six-tiered gopuram covered in sculptures of deities and mythological figures. The temple, now close to 200 years old, remains an active place of worship with evening puja rituals performed by priests, and it is also a well-known stop on walking tours of Chinatown.