Naraina Pillai
Social entrepreneur and businessman
Narayana Pillai was a social entrepreneur and businessman, who spent most of his life in Singapore during the colonial period. Of Tamil origins, he greatly contributed to the Tamil community in Singapore.
Prior to 1819, Pillai worked in Penang,... Wikipedia
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What did Naraina Pillai contribute to Singapore?
Pillai made it his mission to build Singapore's first Hindu shrine, writing to the authorities for a plot of land. His wish was granted in 1823 after he was allocated a suitable site at South Bridge Road. The shrine was completed in 1827. Over the decades, the temple underwent various refurbishments.
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Who is Narayana Pillai?
Narayana Pillai was born on 8 May 1908 at Edapally in Ernakulam district. He was one of the founders of the State Congress in Kochi. He encouraged people to join Congress and organized various meetings and processions as a part of the freedom struggle.
Narayana Pillai (also spelled Narayana Pillay) was a social entrepreneur and businessman, who spent most of his life in Singapore during the colonial period ...
Naraina (Narayana)1 Pillai (Pillay) first came to Singapore in May 1819 together with Stamford Raffles.2 Attracted by Raffles's persuasive ideals of Singapore, ...
A socialite, and Tamil businessman Naraina Pillai is a legend in Singapore's historical annals having had begun work in Penang before coming to meet Sir Thomas ...
May 17, 2022 · A pioneer of Singapore's Indian community, Naraina Pillai first arrived on our shores in 1819, together with Sir Stamford Raffles.
Naraina Pillai Narayana Pillai (also spelled Narayana Pillay) was a social entrepreneur and businessman, who spent most of his life in Singapore during...
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