Dieties Collection

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Singapore as we delve into the sacred spaces of its diverse communities

Dieties Collection: The Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun-god

The Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun-god, was erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. It was 33 meters or 108 feet high and collapsed during an earthquake in 226 BC

Singapore, Little India, Sri Veeramakaliamman Hindu Temple, detail of Hindu dieties

Dieties Collection: Eagle-headed deity. Illustration by an unidentified 19th century artist based on a bas-relief

Eagle-headed deity. Illustration by an unidentified 19th century artist based on a bas-relief from the North West Palace of Ashurnasirpal, Nimrud, Iraq dating from the Neo-Assyrian period

Neptune. After a 16th century engraving. Neptune was the Roman god of the sea, and also of horses

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Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Singapore as we delve into the sacred spaces of its diverse communities. In Little India, the vibrant Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple houses intricately carved Hindu dieties, including the fierce Goddess Kali, reminiscent of the Colossus of Rhodes' Helios, the ancient Greek sun-god. Elsewhere in Singapore, the Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown showcases exquisite Hindu diety details, such as the eagle-headed deity, echoing the Neo-Assyrian period's bas-reliefs. Amidst these temples, devotees light votive candles in reverence, creating an atmosphere of peace and devotion. Neptune, the Roman god of the sea and horses, gazes upon us from a 16th century engraving, a reminder of the vast interconnectedness of global cultures and beliefs.