Little India, Singapore
Little India | |
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Subzone of Rochor Planning Area | |
| Singapore | |
| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 小印度 Xiǎo Yìndù (Pinyin) Sió Ìn-tō͘ (Hokkien POJ) |
| • Malay | Little India |
| • Tamil | சிறிய இந்தியா Siṟiya intiyā (Transliteration) |
Shophouses in Little India | |
Little India Location of Little India within Singapore | |
| Coordinates: 1°18′23″N 103°51′06″E / 1.3065°N 103.8518°E | |
| Country | Singapore |
Little India (Tamil: லிட்டில் இந்தியா) is an ethnic enclave in Singapore located east of the Singapore River, across from Chinatown, and north of Kampong Glam. Little India is commonly known as Tekka among the Indian Singaporean community. The precinct is notable for its markets, including the Tekka Market, and the festivals it hosts throughout the year, such as Deepavali and Thaipusam.