5 popular Hindu Temples in Mauritius
The influence of Hinduism in Mauritius dates back to the arrival of Indians in 1835, and Mauritians celebrate their festivals and customs with great enthusiasm. Mauritius is first and foremost a Hindu island nation, and boasts a number of leading Mauritian temples. Here are five of the most popular temples :
1. Maheswarnath Mandir in Triolet is dedicated to Lord Shiva and founded in 1888.
2. Ganga Talao is a serene crater lake perched at 550 meters above sea level.
3. Sagar Shiv Mandir in Poste de Flacq is surrounded by lagoons and mangroves.
4. The Amma Tookay temple, located in Britannia, Mauritius, is dedicated to Amma Tookay, a form of Ammen.
5. Hari Hara Devasthanam Temple at 16e mille in Mauritius has a 108-foot statue of Lord Venkateswara, making it a remarkable global landmark.
