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Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman Temple, Singapore

2001 Toa Payoh Lor 8
Singapore 319259
Tel: 6259 5238
Fax: 6258 7677
Email: svkt@heb.gov.sg

                    

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.

Management Committee

Advisor	Mr S Nallathamby
Chairman	Mr K Vijayendren
Vice Chairman	Mr S Thenagaran
Secretary	Mr S Thiagaraja
Finance Member	Mr T G Gritharan
Members	Mr Mohan Das Naidu Mr Anantha Sayanam s/o Chockalingam Mr Muthulingam s/o Kamalanathan Mr G K P Pillai
Co-Opted Members	Mr Chandramohan s/o Maruthan Mr Ananthan s/o Thillagan Mr Manimaran s/o Arumugam Mr K V Kunasegaran Mudaliar Mr Balaguru s/o Amirthalingam Mr Thirunavukkarasu Ghandhidass Mr Jaya Mohan s/o Rajagopal Mr Ponnusamy s/o Nadesan Pakirisamy Mr Raveendran Mr M Kunaseakanan Ms Tamil Selvi d/o Muthair Ms Anbarasi Selva Raji

Major Festivals
02.11.13	Deepavali Festival
02.11.13 to 08.11.13	Aarupadai Veedu Special Poojai
03.11.13 to 09.11.13	Skantha Sashti
16.11.13	Commencement of Swami Ayyappan Manadala Poojai
17.11.13	Thirukartihigai Deepam/ Karthigai Pournami Ubayam/ 1st Sunday Sri Ayyappan Ubayam
18.11.13	Karthigai 1st Somavaram Ubayam
23.11.13	1st Saturday Sri Ayyappan Ubayam
24.11.13	2nd Sunday Sri Ayyappan Ubayam
25.11.13	Karthigai 2nd Somavaram Ubayam
30.11.13	2nd Saturday Ayyappan Ubayam
01.12.13	3rd Sunday Ayyappan Ubayam
02.12.13	Karthigai 3rd Somavaram Ubayam
07.12.13	3rd Saturday Ayyappan Ubayam
08.12.13	4th Sunday Ayyappan Ubayam
09.12.13	Karthigai 4th Somavaram Ubayam
13.12.13	Sri Guruvayoorappan Sulka Ekadasi & Sahasranama Ubayam
14.12.13	4th Saturday Ayyappan Ubayam
15.12.13	5th Sunday Ayyappan Ubayam
16.12.13	Dhanur Matha Poojai/ Margazhi Pournami Ubayam
18.12.13	Arudra Dharisanam (Thiruvadirai)
21.12.13	5th Saturday Ayyappan Ubayam
22.12.13	6th Sunday Ayyappan Ubayam
26.12.13	Swami Ayyappan 41st Mandala Ubayam
28.12.13	6th Saturday Ayyappan Ubayam
29.12.13	7th Sunday Ayyappan Ubayam
01.01.14	English New Year/ Irumudi Festival
04.01.14	7th Saturday Ayyappan Ubayam/ Commencement of Swami Ayyappan
05.01.14	Conclusion of Sri Ayyappan Laksharchanai, Poornabishegam (AM)/ Silver Chariot Procession (PM)
11.01.14	Margazhi Karthigai Ubayam
11.01.14	Last Saturday Ayyappan Ubayam
12.01.14	Makara Vilaku 1st Day
13.01.14	Makara Vilaku 2nd Day
14.01.14	Makara Vilaku 3rd Day/ Thai 1st Tuesday Ubayam
15.01.14	Thai Pournami Ubayam
17.01.14	Thai 1st Friday Ubayam
21.01.14	Thai 2nd Tuesday Ubayam
24.01.14	Thai 2nd Friday Ubayam
28.01.14	Thai 3rd Tuesday Ubayam
31.01.14	Thai 3rd Friday Ubayam
04.02.14	Thai 4th Tuesday Ubayam
07.02.14	Thai 4th Friday Ubayam/ Thai Karthigai Ubayam
11.02.14	Thai 5th Tuesday Ubayam
14.02.14	Masi Pournami Ubayam
27.02.14	Maha Sivarathiri
07.03.14	Masi Karthigai Ubayam
16.03.14	Panguni Pournami Ubayam
28.03.14	Maha Kumbabishegam Anniversary Day
03.04.14	Panguni Karthigai Ubayam
13.04.14	Panguni Uthiram

Services	Price
Special Abishegam/Pooja Additional deities (Each)	$121 $71
Santhana Kappu Fulll (Each Deity) Face Only	$101 $51
Homam (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           

2001 Toa Payoh Lor 8
Singapore 319259
Tel: 6259 5238
Fax: 6258 7677
Email: svkt@heb.gov.sg

Om Tat Sat

                                                        

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