Sri Sivan Temple

Sri Sivan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at 24 Geylang East Avenue 2 in the Geylang East subzone of Geylang, Singapore. Originally established in the 1850s near Orchard Road at Dhoby Ghaut, it was relocated and rebuilt in its current octagonal form and consecrated in 1993. Notable for its Dravidian architecture, distinct octagonal layout, and management by the Hindu Endowments Board, it serves as a major Shaivite place of worship.

Visitors can expect an octagonal Hindu temple built in South Indian Dravidian style with ornate gopuram, pillared mandapam, and shrines dedicated to Shiva as the main deity along with other Hindu deities. The interior includes a central sanctum, prayer halls, and decorated pillars and ceilings. The temple is set in an urban residential area of Geylang East with paved courtyards, shoe storage areas, and community halls. Visitors can observe daily prayers, rituals, and architectural details.

Originally established in the 1850s as a small shrine near Orchard Road at Dhoby Ghaut by Indian community. The temple was rebuilt and relocated due to land redevelopment, with the current temple at Geylang East Avenue 2 completed and consecrated with Maha Kumbhabhishekam in 1993. It retains its historic lineage as one of Singapore's oldest Shaivite temples.

Major Shaivite Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, serving the Hindu community in Singapore for religious worship, festivals, and rites of passage. Managed by the Hindu Endowments Board, it is an important centre for Maha Shivaratri celebrations and daily Shaivite rituals, reflecting South Indian Tamil Hindu traditions and Dravidian temple culture.