Shri Kali Temple, Burma
Shri Kali Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
Location | |
Location | Yangon |
State | Yangon Region |
Country | Burma |
Shown within Myanmar | |
Geographic coordinates | 16°46′38.08″N 96°9′16.08″E / 16.7772444°N 96.1544667°ECoordinates: 16°46′38.08″N 96°9′16.08″E / 16.7772444°N 96.1544667°E |
Architecture | |
Completed | 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,[1] 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.
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References[]
- ^ Henderson, Virginia (9 November 2013). "Dancing, Kali Style". The Irrawaddy. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
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- Hindu temples in Myanmar
- Burmese culture
- Tamil diaspora in Asia
- 19th-century Hindu temples
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