Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple
Thursday, 12 May 2011 03:05
- Overview
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Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple has been in existence for more than a century making it one of the oldest temples in Singapore. Originally erected at Killiney Road, the temple was relocated two more times before it was finally moved to Toa Payoh.The original temple structure at Killiney Road was in the path of a proposed railway line which was to run from Tank Road to the Causeway in Woodlands. As such, the local municipal railway authorities negotiated with the temple's trustees and bought over the temple's land for the purpose of constructing the new railway lines. Trustees of the temple then erected a new structure on vacant land at Orchard Road. Unfortunately, the Railway authorities once again acquired land owned by the temple and it had to be relocated for the second time. In 1921, a new piece of land at 21 Somerset Road (just in front of the Telecoms building) was purchased for building the temple. The temple structure at this location was constructed by the then Mohammedan and Hindu Endowments Board in 1933. A consecration ceremony was held on 6th December 1933 following its completion.
In September 1970, all 8,854 sq. ft of land at the temple’s Somerset Road location was acquired for development purposes by the government. On 5th September 1982, the temple was relocated to its present location in Toa Payoh. The deities were housed temporarily at the wedding hall which was built before the temple itself. Upon completion of the temple complex, the consecration ceremony was held on 27th March 1986.
Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple holds the honour of introducing Saraswathy Kindergarten - the first Tamil/ English pre school in Singapore. The service proved to be so popular that a full fledged Kindergarten was set up at Kim Keat in 1990.
The main festivals celebrated here are Chithira Pournami Brahmotsavam, Santhanakudam Abishekam, Periyachi Pooja, and Makara Villaku.
- Deities
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- Major Festivals
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Date Festivals 13.04.12 Sri Nandhana Tamil New Year 23.04.12 Chithirai Matha Karthigai 25.04.12 Sri Kaliamman Kargam & Poocharithal 26.04.12 Kodiyetram(Morning) & Brahmotsavam 1st Day 27.04.12 Brahmotsavam 2nd Day 28.04.12 Brahmotsavam 3rd Day 29.04.12 Brahmotsavam 4th Day 30.04.12 Brahmotsavam 5th Day 01.05.12 Brahmotsavam 6th Day 02.05.12 Brahmotsavam 7th Day 03.05.12 Brahmotsavam 8th Day 04.05.12 Brahmotsavam 9th Day & Silver Chariot Procession of Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman 05.05.12 Brahmotsavam 10th Day/ Chitra Pournami/ Theerthavari (am) & Flag Lowering (pm) 06.05.12 Oonjal Festival/ Vesak Day & Sri Durga Sumangali Poojai 12.05.12 Sri Maduraiveeran Thirukkalyanam 13.05.12 Sri Periyachi Amman Paal Kuda Abishegam & Padaiyal Poojai 14.05.12 Balasthabanam 15.05.12 Balasthabanam 16.05.12 Balasthabanam 15.05.12 Guru Peyarchi 20.05.12 Vaikasi Matha Karthigai 24.05.12 Sri Angalamman Festival 1st Day/ Sukla Sathurthi Sri Vinayagar-Ubayam 25.05.12 Sri Angalamman Festival 2nd Day 26.05.12 Sri Angalamman Festival 3rd Day 27.05.12 Sri Angalamman Festival 4th Day 28.05.12 Sri Angalamman Festival 5th Day & Manjal Kuda Abishegam (am) 03.06.12 Vaikasi Pournami Ubayam 03.07.12 Aani Pournami Ubayam 06.07.12 Aani Thiruvonam Ubayam 14.07.12 Aani Matha Kaarthigai Ubayam 17.07.12 Aadi 1st Tuesday 20.07.12 Aadi 1st Friday 22.07.12 Aadi 1st Sunday 23.07.12 Aadipooram 24.07.12 Aadi 2nd Tuesday 27.07.12 Aadi 2nd Friday 29.07.12 Aadi 2nd Sunday 31.07.12 Aadi 3rd Tuesday - Services
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Services Price Special Abishegam/Pooja
Additional deities (Each)$121
$71Santhana Kappu Fulll (Each Deity)
Face Only$101
$51Homam (Each Deity) (2 kinds of Prasadam provided) $251 Sathru Samhara Trisathi Pooja for Sri Murugan $201 Navagraha Homam (9 kinds of Prasadam provided) $351 Rudra Abishegam $351 Samgu Abishegam $351 Auyushya Homam $301 Mrithyunjaya Homam $301 Sudharsana Homam $301 108 Kalasa Abishegam $451 Shanmuga Archanai $301 Mudikayiru $2 Margazhi Thiruppalli Ezhuchi Pooja $51 Prayers for New Vehicle $51 Uchikaala / Arthajama Special Pooja $51 30th Day Prayers for a new born child $51 Kulanthai Thatham $51 Namakaranam (Child naming ceremony) $51 Annaprasanam (First feed for child) $51 Vidyarrambam (Individual prayers) $51 Hiranya Sirartham $51 Satya Narayana Pooja $251 Sahasranama Archanai $51 Thulaparam(Fee) $31 Padayal Pooja $251 - Contact Us
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2001 Toa Payoh Lor 8
Singapore 319259
Tel: 6259 5238
Fax: 6258 7677
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