Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore

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이야기 8구간총 19분 20초

역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Sri Mariamman Temple2:35

Welcome back, or perhaps welcome anew, to South Bridge Road. While our previous journey explored the daytime historical narrative of this magnificent site, we now examine the Sree Mah-ree-um-mun Temple through the lens of…
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2The Illuminated Gopuram2:33

Stand for a moment on the pavement and gaze upward at the go-poo-rum, the massive entrance tower. At night, bathed in the glow of artificial floodlights, the tower takes on a dramatically different character than it does under…
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3The Boundary in Shadow2:23

Approach the heavy timber doors. The transition from the exterior street to the interior space is much more pronounced in the evening. …
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4The Geometry of the Outer Hall2:26

Walking into the mun-duh-pum, the outer hall, during the evening hours reveals the true genius of Agamic architecture. The Agamas are the ancient Sanskrit texts that serve as manuals for temple construction, ritual, and…
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5The Evening Aarti at the Inner Sanctum2:30

We now approach the mool-uh-stah-num, the central womb chamber where the Goddess Sree Mah-ree-um-mun resides. At night, the psychological impact of this space is at its absolute peak. …
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6Shadows of the Parivara Shrines2:27

Stepping back from the intensity of the main sanctum, we begin our slow, clockwise circumambulation around the core structure. The parivara shrines—the smaller pavilions housing the accompanying deities—take on a mysterious,…
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7The Silent Courtyard2:24

Finally, we step out from beneath the painted ceilings of the halls and into the open-air courtyard alongside the temple. The contrast is immediate. …
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8Sri Mariamman Temple2:02

Our twilight exploration of the Sree Mah-ree-um-mun Temple is now complete. As you walk slowly back toward the entrance, collect your shoes, and step over the threshold once more, you will immediately feel the shift back into the…
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