Loyang Tua Pek Kong Temple (lytpk.org.sg) has its origins in the 1980s, when a simple hut was constructed to house statues of Taoist, Buddhist and Hindu deities discovered near the Loyang coastline. A fire in 1996 devastated the shrine, leading to the construction of a temple at Loyang Way before the institution moved to its current location in 2007. Today, this contemporary temple showcases impressive wooden carvings, intricate designs of swirling dragons, and hundreds of colorful effigies depicting deities, gods and saints. It represents the inclusive Singaporean approach to spirituality, bringing together three religions – Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism – under one vast roof. There's even a shrine dedicated to Datuk Kung, a revered figure in Malay mysticism and Chinese Taoist traditions.
To participate beyond praying, you can sit before the "4D Oracle Stone" to scry for winning lottery numbers amidst the rising smoke of your incense. At the rear, you can make a wish after doing a round on the golden abacus, starting and ending with your Chinese horoscope sign. For a peek into the future, draw a divination after praying to the main god, Tua Pek Kong, and retrieve the associated ticket from the corresponding lot drawer.