Sri Thendayuthapani Temple

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple, also known as the Chettiars' Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at 15 Tank Road in Institution Hill, River Valley, Singapore. Built in 1859 by the Nattukottai Chettiar community and rebuilt in 1983, it was gazetted as a National Monument in 2014. Notable for its 75-foot rajagopuram, ornate Dravidian sculptures and role as the starting point of the annual Thaipusam procession, it is a major religious and cultural landmark.

Visitors can expect a South Indian Dravidian-style temple with a towering five-tiered gopuram, pillared mandapam, and richly sculpted deities. The complex includes the main sanctum dedicated to Lord Murugan, subsidiary shrines, and a spacious courtyard. The interior features colorful frescoes, granite pillars and traditional ornamentation. The temple is active with daily prayers and rituals, and visitors can observe worship, architecture and cultural practices in a central urban setting near Fort Canning.

Originally built in 1859 by the Nattukottai Chettiar community from Tamil Nadu to serve Lord Murugan. The first temple was a modest structure; it was reconstructed in 1983 in traditional South Indian style. It was gazetted as a National Monument on 20 October 2014 for its historical and architectural value, representing the Chettiar community's contribution to Singapore.

Dedicated to Lord Murugan (also called Thendayuthapani), the temple is a central place of worship for Singapore's Tamil Hindu community, particularly the Nattukottai Chettiars. It plays a key role in major festivals such as Thaipusam, when devotees begin their procession from this temple carrying kavadis to Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple, and serves as a venue for daily pujas, weddings and cultural events.