First, lets explore Hinduism!
Did you know this is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore? It was originally a wood and attap structure built in 1827 by an Indian pioneer Naraina Pillai, the first recorded Indian immigrant to Singapore. It was gazetted as a national monument in 1973.
The presence of this temple led to the naming of Temple Street and the Gopuram led to the naming of Pagoda Street.
Fun Fact: The temple celebrates Chinese New Year by putting up banners of auspicious Chinese sayings at its entrance.