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Singapore Hindu temple made friendly for elderly and disabled
Jan 4, 2008, 4:38 GMT
Singapore - A 14-year-old Hindu temple will hold a consecration ceremony on January 27 after undergoing major renovations making it more elderly and disabled-friendly, the management committee said on Friday.
A 5.5-million-Singapore-dollar (3.8-million-US-dollar) facelift has included an elevator leading up to the main prayer area so that devotees no longer have to struggle with the grand staircase.
A second lift at the Sri Sivan Temple leads to a multi-purpose hall, which has been extended to include a sound-proof meditation room and auditorium, committee members said.
The renovations took three years to complete.
A new sanctum on the ground floor enables devotees to conduct prayers to the Hindu deity, Sri Athmalingam. Seminars for women, youth and yoga classes are planned.
The temple was originally located in Orchard Road in 1904, but moved to Geyland East 14 years ago.
© 2008 dpa - Deutsche Presse-AgenturCOMMENT
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