Little India
Sunday November 26, 2006
After waking up pretty late, I decided to hit MRT in order to rush over to Little India. Timing was good – cause when I jumped out of the MRT station, the thunderstorm just started. So I had no choice to get into a nearby, pretty rundown place – But this turned out to be nice. I accidently found Tekka Market, one of Little Indias unique places. There are many many food stands selling almost any (not only Indian) food – Curries in any Indian or Pakistani style… It smells like heaven
Besides that there is a market selling fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and meat (including lamb – this you can easily smell!). So I decided to sit down, get me some Chicken Masala on a banana leaf and a comlementary Mango lassi (of course made with fresh, fully ripe Mango – with incredible taste!). All that for just 4 S$!
When I was finished eating, the thunderstorm was over, so I got out to Senrangoon Road with all its shops. They sell almost anything – Beginning from Hindu-temple-equipment, ending somewhere at freshly ground spices or fully-automatic-massage-chairs… It’s quite interesting just passing by, seeing all these people shopping…
I finally got to the most important Hindu temple in Singapore – The Srinivasa Perumal Temple with its 12m high entrance. After taking off my shoes, I had a brief view inside. There of course Vishnu, as we know from the Simpsons! Altogether this temple is in a very nice shape and a “must-visit” for any interested traveller getting to Singapore!