Sri Thendayuthapani Temple Singapore

Major works: 1919 granite inner sanctum, 1979 modernization, 1996 façade repainting, 2009 annadhanam kitchen upgrade, 2017-2022 cultural centre addition and temple rejuvenation ([1][3]).

Hindu Endowments Board Singapore

The original 1859 brick-and-lime temple saw major expansions in 1876, 1919, 1979, and 2009; the latest redevelopment (2017-2022) introduced a granite-clad sanctum, new granite flagstaff, steel-core gopuram, and a five-storey Annalakshmi Cultural Centre linked via skybridge ([1][2]). The mandapa walls combine granite veneers over reinforced concrete, handcrafted stucco icons, and timber coffered ceilings. Gopuram sculptures were carved in Tamil Nadu and installed using stainless dowels and lime mortar; structural steel braces hidden within the tower resist wind and seismic forces. The cultural centre uses reinforced concrete frames, steel beams, and double-glazed facades; service corridors house HVAC ducts, sprinkler mains, and fibre networks feeding both the historic mandapa and new facilities. Granolithic courtyards include integrated drainage channels to manage monsoon rains while accommodating kavadi processions ([1][3]).

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Building techniques feature sthapati-carved granite pedestals, lime plaster conservation, stainless anchoring for stucco, modular scaffold gopuram restoration, concealed underfloor ducting, and smart BMS integration controlling temperature, humidity, and lighting across heritage and modern blocks ([1][3]).

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Visit weekday mornings for peaceful darshan and tulasi garden walks, or evenings in Thai month (Jan-Feb) when kavadi rehearsals, music, and devotion infuse Tank Road before Thaipusam ([1][2]).

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Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered); remove shoes before entering mandapa; comply with kavadi safety guidelines; no photography in sanctum without permission ([1][2]).

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