Tag Archives: Temple

Tibetan Temple in Singapore

Posted on January 8, 2014 by bookjunkie

I had no idea there was a Tibetan temple in Singapore. We chanced upon it when B brought me to the Lavender Street hawker centre for the famous Wan Tan Mee. The stall was closed so we headed elsewhere for … Continue reading →

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Captivating Sights on the Streets of Delhi

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bookjunkie

You’ll never be bored looking out into the streets of Delhi. Families huddled onto a motorcycle or auto is a common sight. Loved seeing animals like the holy cow, in the middle of Delhi. MacDonalds, a theatre showing a movie … Continue reading →

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Central Sikh Temple’s External Renovation Completed

Posted on July 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

Finally the barricades are down and we can see the whole structure of the Central Sikh Temple, which dates back to 1912. The Towner Road building though dates back to 1983. It was hard to take a photo from the … Continue reading →

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Sri Mariamman Temple at South Bridge Road

Posted on July 24, 2011 by bookjunkie

I am not sure whether I have ever been inside this Hindu temple, but the carvings always intrigue me. Usually temple artists from India are commissioned to create the sculptures and they are always done by hand. There were several … Continue reading →

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Serangoon Road: A Church, A Mosque and Temples

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bookjunkie

A wonderful thing about Singapore is that you just need to drive for 5-10 minutes and you can come across religious buildings of all faiths. Can’t wait to see the full facade of the beautiful Sikh temple when it’s renovation … Continue reading →

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Architecture: White Chinese Temple

Posted on June 3, 2011 by bookjunkie

Am not sure if this is a Taoist or Buddhist temple that I saw along Bukit Merah Road. I just thought – what a striking white, framed by the trees. I am assuming this is a temple. I am not … Continue reading →

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Katong Laksa at Ceylon Road

Posted on May 27, 2011 by bookjunkie

Didn’t enjoy the laksa, although Katong laksa is supposed to be famous. Found it insipid and it just can’t compare to my favourite claypot laksa which is known as Depot Road laksa (located at Alexandra Village). Just pales in comparison. … Continue reading →

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From the Car Window: Landmarks, Temples and a Church

Posted on April 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Behind the temple you can see the most famous HDB flat – The Pinnacle at Duxton. The Pinnacle towers over everything. The MICA (Ministry of Information, Communication & The Arts) Building. Love the multicoloured lego-like windows. A clearer shot of … Continue reading →

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From the Car Window: Armenian Road, Hill Street, Victoria Street

Posted on April 8, 2011 by bookjunkie

Driving away after visiting the Peranakan Museum. There’s a Chinese Temple next to a church I think? Thanks blogger 365days. It’s the Chinese Chamber of commerce and a mosque. Did some googling to find out more about the mosque. It’s … Continue reading →

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Curry Rice at the Maxwell Road Food Centre

Posted on February 25, 2011 by bookjunkie

High up on the branch I thought they looked like rambutans, but a close-up shot shows that they are not hairy. So what are these? Spotted the palm tree near the entrance of the Maxwell Road Food Centre. Just across … Continue reading →

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Arriving in Vietnam

Posted on February 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was surprised that the flight time from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh felt shorter than a trip to Bangkok (2 hour flight). The trip to Saigon took just 1.5 hours. It truly felt like the plane was descending just … Continue reading →

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An Entrance to A School

Posted on September 12, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is not a temple but an entrance to the Maris Stella School. I always thought the gateway looked quite arresting.

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Colourful Sights at Serangoon Road

Posted on August 4, 2010 by bookjunkie

You don’t need to go all the way to Kerala for an authentic ayurvedic massage. I spotted a trishaw man taking a break in an alley. Temple at a traffic light, with people milling about. Female traveller trying to cross … Continue reading →

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