The Indian Heritage Centre has published several books complementing our permanent gallery and special exhibitions — explore the treasure trove of knowledge and insights into the rich and diverse culture of the Singapore Indian Community. For more details on each publication, click on the links below.
The Singapore Indian Heritage publication contains a series of essays and catalogue entries of over 300 artefacts, photographs, and documents. The publication traces the history of Singapore's Indian community from pre-colonial times to their contributions to nation building and current dynamics.
Get your copy at the Centre's retail store.
Price: SGD 50 (before GST)
ISBN: 9789811135095
Editors: Rajesh Rai and A. Mani
Language: English
Format: Print book
Pages: 556
Publication Date: 2017
The Indian Heritage Centre launched the Tamil version of Sojourners to Settlers: Tamils in Southeast Asia and Singapore at its Sojourners to Settlers – Tamils in Singapore and Southeast Asia Digital Symposium held in Tamil on 1 May 2021. The 2-volume publication features fresh research and insights on the history of Tamil presence in Southeast Asia and Singapore.
Get your copy from Read A Book.
Price: SGD 40 (before GST)
ISBN: 9789811812408
Editors: Arun Mahizhnan & Nalina Gopal
Language: Tamil
Format: print OR eBook-DRM
Pages: 460
Publication Date: 2021
Deepavali, or the Festival of Light, symbolises the victory of light over darkness and is the most widely observed Hindu festival in the world. The celebration of Deepavali encompasses various arrival of the Indian community. This monograph explores the various beliefs and practices associated with the festival, as well as exploration of the uniquely Singaporean developments and observances of Deepavali.
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The worship of the Hindu goddess Durga is associated with various Hindu communities. The festival of Durga Puja which is celebrated on the final day of the nine-day festival of Navarathri, is of particular importance to Bengali Hindus. This monograph examines the variety of practices associated with the worship of Durga in Singapore, as well as observance of the festival of Durga Puja and its transformation over the years.
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Known widely as the Festival of Colours. Holi is a popular Hindu festival celebrated in north and central India, to mark the arrival of spring. In SIngapore the festival started as a small-scale celebration in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but has gained popularity in recent years. This monograph explores the early observance of holi, and its transformation over the years to an exuberant and large-scalre festival in Singapore's multi-cultural landscape.
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