Sri Krishnan Temple

Little India & Kampong Glam


The polychromatic Hindu Sri Krishnan Temple has a magnificent silver-and-gold shrine.

Pragmatic worshippers from the neighbouring Buddhist Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple also burn joss sticks here for extra insurance.


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