Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, entrance, 2004 : exterior



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24 Sep 2004

Photographed By Tan, Bonny

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This is an exterior view of the entrance to Sri Senpaga Vinayagar temple with its decorative dark grey exterior wall and bright yellow tapering roof. Shown too are figurines of deities and gods, while two elephant statues stood guarding the entrance. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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