Misplaced Pages

Shri Kali Temple, Burma

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.
(Redirected from Shri Kali Temple)

Hindu temple in Yangon Region, Burma
Shri Kali Temple
The exterior of Shri Kali Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
Location
LocationYangon
StateYangon Region
CountryBurma
Shri Kali Temple, Burma is located in MyanmarShri Kali Temple, BurmaShown within Myanmar
Geographic coordinates16°46′38.08″N 96°9′16.08″E / 16.7772444°N 96.1544667°E / 16.7772444; 96.1544667
Architecture
Completed1871; 153 years ago (1871)

Shri Kali Temple is a Hindu temple located in the undefined Little India in downtown Yangon, Burma. It was built by Tamil migrants in 1871, whilst Burma Province was part of British India. The temple is noted for its colorful architecture, especially its roof, which contains images and stone carvings of many Hindu gods. The temple is maintained by the local Indian community.

See also

References

  1. Henderson, Virginia (9 November 2013). "Dancing, Kali Style". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
Hindu temples in Myanmar
Hinduism


Stub icon

This article about a building or structure in Myanmar is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it.

Stub icon

This article about a Hindu place of worship is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it.

Categories: