The Little India in Singapore reminds of the Indians who had come with the Sir Stamford Raffles to assist him and as soldiers. In the late 19th century one finds the migration increased from India as people came in search of jobs be it as laborers or as civil servants.
Thus Little in Singapore is reminiscent of the multicultural society that Singapore is all about. According to the Raffles plan the Indians were to settle in the Chulia Kampong area but due to scarcity of area they settled at a place now called Little India. In the Singapore Little India the main attractions include spice streets, the ethnic Indian stuff like the saris, jewelry and many other things. Further the streets are loaded with exciting things to discover and one may find here fusion of sound, colors and aroma. The main places of attraction in the Little India of Singapore includes the Serangoon Road one may find the Tekka Center, the Tekka Mall, the Little India Arcade, Serangoon Plaza and the Mustaffa Center. The other attractions include the temples, mosques, sikh temples and churches. The Sri Srinivasa Peruaml, built in 1855 Temple has a Gopuram (tower). The Abdul Gafoor Mosque built in 1859 features Arabian and Renaissance style architecture. In the little India of Singapore it would be a time to enjoy the ethnic cuisine, as there are many restaurants that cater Indian cuisine. One can also witness the application of henna on the palms and the feet of the ladies, the ayurveda the traditional Indian medicine and the venders weaving flowers into garlands. To visit the Little India in Singapore one can use the MRT that is well connected with the rest of the city.
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