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Darma Muneeswaran Temple
- Serangoon,Singapore
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Overview
Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple is a Hindu sanctuary in Serangoon North, Singapore. It is situated on Jalan Hwi Yoh in Serangoon North Avenue 1.
This sanctuary has been in presence at the present site for over a century. Inside the sanctuary is a statue of Dharma Muneeswaran (a type of Shiva) and his consorts Vinayaka, Murugan, and Mariyamman. There are additionally little statues of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. The sanctuary gloats the biggest statue of Naga in South East Asia. Hindus offer supplications and exceptional pujas for the Kala Sarpa Dosha shirking. The Navagraha sanctum is quite recently behind the Naga statue. The sanctuary has finished its 12-year cycle of redevelopment and restoration works and the Maha Kumbabishegam (Consecration Ceremony) of the Temple and its Deities has been settled for May 1, 2013.
How to Reach Singapore
Airport
Changi Airport is one of Asia’s best-linked airports and is an important hub for international aviation. Being an important gateway to Southeast Asia, mostly all major international airlines fly into Singapore. There is regular air traffic from Singapore to several destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and North America. Regularly voted the world’s best airport, its facilities include a gym, several gardens, an outdoor pool, free internet, cafes and plenty of shops.
Railways
Singapore is linked to Malaysia, Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur by rail, with a route to Bangkok. There are three trains per day, including a sleeper. Trains depart from and arrive at the Tanjong Pagar MRT station Singapore.
Road
Singapore has two causeways that connect the island to Malaysia and the mainland of Asia. There are regular bus services from 5 am to midnight. Buses are operated by SBS and Causeway Link, with the latter being significantly faster.
Temple Address
Darma Muneeswaran Temple
57, Serangoon North Avenue 1
Singapore, Pincode - 557430
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12 noon and from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.