Singapore's Little India

Little India is the focal point of Singapore's Indian community. Walking into Little India is an overdose of inputs on your senses.

You will smell the strong, heady scent of spices and the beautiful smells of incense and hear the music of India blasting thru speakers around the neighborhood. Colorful silk saris, sculptures, silverware, brassware and wood carvings are displayed in the abundant shops.

If you enjoy hunting for bargains then Little India is the place to be.
Do not miss the Mustafa Centre, as it has quite a reputable name with the locals for selling goods at reasonable prices and it is open 24/7.
Worth a visit on your shopping spree are Tekka Mall and Sim Lim Square.

Visit one of the many Colorful Hindu temples, Mosques or Churches . Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple on Serangoon Road is Little India's oldest temple, first built in 1881.
Abdul Gaffoor Mosque, founded in 1859 , is an historic monument in Singapore.
Tuesday and Fridays are the Hindu holy days, gods are honored with simple strands of flowers and on those days you will find plenty of small stalls selling flowers to be offered to the Gods.

There is no lack of restaurants in Little India. Make sure to try the “Teh Tarik”, a hand pulled cup of tea or some spicy Indian curry before you leave. For only a few dollar you will get a good meal in any of the restaurants.

During Deepavali (usually between Oct/Nov), the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India is transformed into a explosion of colorful lights and music and the streets are bustling with shoppers.