Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple

Although Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is primarily denoted for Lord Ganesha, many community leaders and well-wishers permitted the addition of several new shrines to be housed here. They were the idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Ambal, Subramaniam, Vairavar and Nageshwarar. The first consecration of the temple was held for the first time in 1930. On an unfortunate event during the Second World War, the temple premises were bombed, and this led to severe damage to the building. However, Dr.P Thillainathan, the Chairman of this temple took complete responsibility to restore the temple to its previous condition.

In 1949, the structure went through a series of reconstruction and renovation over the years. Six years later, in 1955, the temple was back to its former state, and another consecration ceremony was witnessed. Repeated altering and upgrading the place resulting in the incorporation of halls, kitchens, classrooms, a perimeter wall, wedding dias and a library. Eventually, a three-storey extension with an air-conditioned wedding and dining hall was declared open.

During the 1990s, chunks of concrete appeared to be falling off the ceiling, and the walls of the temple began to have cracks. This led the SCTA to take action and a resolution was passed to appoint respective authorities for the rebuilding of the temple. In the year 2000, the reconstruction work had been undertaken to prevent structural damage. Finally, in the year 2003, the Sri Senpaga Vinaygara was re-consecrated for the fifth time. It was esteemed as a unique temple since the rebuilding of it had the contributions of many non-Hindus. The architect Priscilla Chow worked along with Indian artisans. Their work resulted in the designation of the temple as a historical site by the National Heritage Board, Singapore.

Sri Senpaga Vinayagar temple can be accessed through public transport. Buses 10, 12, 32, 14 and 40 stop at a walkable distance from the temple. To reach via MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), alight at Paya Lebar MRT Station and board Bus No.40 to the temple. Another option would be to detrain at the Dakota MRT and take Bus No.10.