Indian Heritage Centre Launches Inaugural Exhibition

By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah SINGAPORE, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Indian Heritage Centre (IHC) has launched its first exhibition titled Adoring Vishnu – Vaishnava Traditions in South and Southeast Asia. With support from the Hindu Endowments Board of Singapore, Adoring Vishnu – Vaishnava Traditions in South and Southeast Asia is housed at the iconic Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Little India, one of Singapore’s four major Vishnu temples. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple chairman K. Rajandeeran was guest of honour. Adoring Vishnu – Vaishnava Traditions in South and Southeast Asia will provide in-depth insights into the origins of Vishnu – the well-known Indian deity – in South Asia, and his subsequent influences on visual and performing art traditions here in Southeast Asia. The exhibition brings to life the story of Vaishnavism through engaging displays and interactive stations, with the majority of the featured artefact imagery drawn from Singapore’s National Collection. Another highlight of the exhibition is a processional figure of 'Vishnu on Garuda' on loan from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple itself. With the IHC scheduled to open in late 2013, the launch of Adoring Vishnu – Vaishnava Traditions in South and Southeast Asia serves as a sampling of the upcoming IHC offerings. Dedicated to the showcase of the heritage and cultures of the Indian communities in Singapore and their development, the IHC’s permanent galleries will trace the migration of Indian diasporas towards Southeast Asia, detail how the Indian communities evolved in Singapore and further elaborate on the contributions of the Indian community towards nation building. -- BERNAMA