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Temples

Tiger God statue at Chinese temple in Balestier missing; police report made

The missing Tiger God statue has been at Rochore Tua Pek Kong Temple for at least 30 years.
The missing Tiger God statue has been at Rochore Tua Pek Kong Temple for at least 30 years.

Temple blaze in China blamed on tourists’ ‘irresponsible’ handling of candle, incense

Although initially reported to be 1,500 years old, the Wenchang Pavilion was constructed in January 2008, and completed in October 2009. No cultural relics are housed in the pavilion.
Although initially reported to be 1,500 years old, the Wenchang Pavilion was constructed in January 2008, and completed in October 2009. No cultural relics are housed in the pavilion.

India temple stampede kills nine

Thousands of devotees brave embers at fire-walking festival in Singapore

Devotees crossing the fire pit at Sri Mariamman Temple during the annual Theemithi Thiruvizha (Fire Walking Festival) on Oct 12, 2025.
ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
Devotees crossing the fire pit at Sri Mariamman Temple during the annual Theemithi Thiruvizha (Fire Walking Festival) on Oct 12, 2025.
ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

Online registration for Hindu fire-walking festival rituals opens on Sept 4

The annual festival, also known as theemithi vizha, will take place at the Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road on Oct 12, 2025.
The annual festival, also known as theemithi vizha, will take place at the Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road on Oct 12, 2025.

Two killed in panic at temple in India, police say

Police officials stand guard near the site of a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, on July 27, 2025. At least six people were crushed to death at a popular Hindu temple in northern India's Uttarakhand state on July 27, officials said, after a massive crowd surge. (Photo by AFP)
Police officials stand guard near the site of a stampede at the Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar, on July 27, 2025. At least six people were crushed to death at a popular Hindu temple in northern India's Uttarakhand state on July 27, officials said, after a massive crowd surge. (Photo by AFP)

Six crushed to death in India temple stampede

Cambodian evacuees sheltering in temple pray for end to Thai clashes

A pagoda damaged by Thai artillery is pictured in Oddar Meanchey province on July 25, 2025. Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned on July 25 that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people "could develop into war", as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day. (Photo by AFP)
A pagoda damaged by Thai artillery is pictured in Oddar Meanchey province on July 25, 2025. Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned on July 25 that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people "could develop into war", as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day. (Photo by AFP)

Japan temple’s foreigner-only entrance fees spark debate, criticism

Nanzoin in Fukuoka Prefecture is known for its 41m long reclining Buddha statue.
Nanzoin in Fukuoka Prefecture is known for its 41m long reclining Buddha statue.

Guided tours among activities for the public at four of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples in July

ST20250603_202514200496/cstemple06/Brian Teo/Chantal Sajan/ The facade of Sri Sivan Temple, showing a confluence of North and South Indian temple architecture styles, pictured on June 3, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250603_202514200496/cstemple06/Brian Teo/Chantal Sajan/ The facade of Sri Sivan Temple, showing a confluence of North and South Indian temple architecture styles, pictured on June 3, 2025. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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