The different schools have been brought into closer contact and co-operation through joint religious, cultural, educational and social welfare projects organised by the Singapore Buddhist Federation, the Singapore Buddhist Sangha Organisation and the Singapore Regional Centre of the World Fellowship of Buddhists. The Indians brought with them their religion, culture and art when they came to Singapore. The story of their early religion is told in numerous Hindu temples, built mostly in Southern Indian style, in various parts of the island. The temple is the focal point of many Hindu festivals and ceremonies. The life of the Hindu is profoundly influenced by religion and the various stages of his or her life are marked by religious rituals.
Most Hindu families have altars or prayer rooms in their homes.
There are 24 principal Hindu temples in Singapore today. Of these, the Sri Mariamman Temple in South Bridge Road and the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Serangoon Road are national monuments. The Hindu Endowments Board, set up in 1967 under the Hindu Endowments Act, is responsible for the administration and management of the Sri Mariamman, Sri Srinivasa Perumal, Sri Sivan and Sri Vairavimada Kaliamman temples and all buildings and property belonging to these endowments. The Hindu Advisory Board advises the Government on matters concerning the Hindu religion and customs and on any matters affecting the general welfare of the Hindu community.