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The Siddh Peeth Shree Lakshminarayan Temple (SPSLNT) is a cornerstone for Singapore’s North Indian Hindu community.

A Spiritual Anchor for the North Indian Hindu Community in Singapore: SPSLNT

Like many immigrant groups in Singapore during the early 20th century, the North Indian Hindu diaspora sought a place of worship that they could call their own.

26 Feb 2026 20:00

Participants practicing Salangai Kittayattam with the traditional chain-attached sticks used in this art form.

Salangai Kittayattam: Rare Folk Artform Showcased in Singapore

26 Feb 2026 18:55

Mr Thachna Murari Balakrishnan has been involved with the Thaipusam festival since he was eight years old.

Veteran Kavadi Bearer Shares 3-Decade Experience at Indian Heritage Centre

5 Feb 2026 19:39

Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Manpower, Dinesh Vasu, interacting with devotees at this year’s Thaipusam.

The Editor’s Beat: Responsive Planning Enhanced This Year’s Thaipusam

5 Feb 2026 16:21

Little India emerges as bright spot in cooling shophouse market.

Little India Tops Shophouse Sales in Singapore: PropNex Report

4 Feb 2026 15:34

As part of the commemorative programme titled Thamizh Naatyanjali, Mohanapriyan presented two performance pieces.

Bharatanatyam Dancer Mohanapriyan Thavarajah Performs at UK Parliament During Four-Month Artistic Tour of Europe

29 Jan 2026 19:26

Sweet pongal served in a palm-sized thonnai or natural leaf bowl at the Indian Heritage Centre.

Sakkarai Pongal: A Sweet Dish to Celebrate a Good Harvest

15 Jan 2026 19:20

A pongal-making demonstration at the Indian Heritage Centre.

Beats, Feats, and Bovines: Pongal Light-up Event at Poli@Clive Street

15 Jan 2026 16:59

The public including parents, children, and tourists participating in the Pongal Open House Activities at the Indian Heritage Centre on Jan 10, 2026. The open house is held on Jan 10, 11, 17, and 18th this year.

The Editor’s Beat: Why Pongal Still Matters

15 Jan 2026 16:17

The Indian Heritage Centre’s Pongal music video which is rich in folk flavour and features a youth dance ensemble.

Sun, Song, and Sugarcane: Indian Heritage Centre’s Vibrant Pongal 2026 Lineup

8 Jan 2026 19:26

Check out what events are happening in Singapore this week!

What to do in Singapore for the Week of Jan 09

8 Jan 2026 19:16

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at DEEPAVALI UTSAVAM 2025, organised by LISHA.

New Year Outlook: Local Indian Organisations Gear Up for 2026

1 Jan 2026 12:23

The New Year fireworks display outside Marina Bay Sands.

What to do in Singapore for the Week of Jan 2

1 Jan 2026 10:15

The Indian Heritage Centre’s 10th anniversary celebration on Nov 14 with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in attendance.

A Look Back at 2025: tabla!’s Editor Pens a Message

25 Dec 2025 7:00

Deepavali: The Festival of Lights

Deepavali Makes UNESCO Heritage List

12 Dec 2025 7:29

The poetry paired with music Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon event in April was sold out.

Urdu Poetry Finds New Life in Singapore

4 Dec 2025 19:13

An artiste performs Gomira, a traditional masked dance, as part of the World Heritage Week celebration at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata on Nov 25.

Masked Tradition Comes Alive At Victoria Memorial During World Heritage Week

27 Nov 2025 19:35

The Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) will be celebrating a significant decade of impact by honoring its community partners and donors at the IHC10 Partners Dinner. With Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in attendance, the evening will celebrate the collaborative spirit that has enabled IHC to showcase and promote Indian and South Asian history, heritage, and culture.

A Decade of Promoting Indian and South Asian History, Heritage, and Culture

19 Nov 2025 15:07

Pratidhwani Nrutyutsav 2025 celebrates the timeless elegance of Odissi dance.

Pratidhwani Nrutyutsav 2025: Celebrating Odissi’s Grace and Singapore’s Cultural Harmony

13 Nov 2025 20:10

Poet Sujit Sahgal “Haasil”, founder of Rehbar.

Rumaaniyat: A Celebration of Urdu Poetry

13 Nov 2025 19:58

Medasvi is one of the few dance academies in Singapore teaching both Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam.

Medasvi School of Dance Keeps Mohiniyattam Thriving in Singapore

6 Nov 2025 18:12

The show’s core ensemble features five acclaimed soloists from across Asia’s musical traditions.

Brahmastra Arts House’s Musical Journey into a Mythical Realm

30 Oct 2025 18:43

Capturing the true spirt of Deepavali at the Indian Heritage Centre are (from left) Ambica Doerr, Meena Bennett, Keerthi Pai, Anu Alex, Deepali Satpute, Anamika Ranjan and Isha Chaudhari.

Every Shade Tells a Deepavali Story at the Indian Heritage Centre

16 Oct 2025 20:26

Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua making a speech after conducting Multilingual Medley for SG60.

Naada Yatra Marks 40 Years of Singapore Indian Orchestra and Choir (SIOC)

9 Oct 2025 21:33

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