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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
A playful approach, but very respectful of Indian spirituality in Mauritius through the visit of 3 emblematic temples, its main deities, anecdotes and Mauritian history, slavery and commitment to today where religion still plays its full role in daily life. Why does Shiva have a blue neck? Why should lingam be constantly watered? Why is Ganesh's right defense broken? … Maha Shivaratree, Cavadee, Ganesh Chaturti, Ganga Snan, Govinden? … What are we celebrating at these festivals? Hindu religion, Tamil religion? What impact on Mauritian society today? Are we so culturally distant or so close, when the waters of the Red Sea opened before Moses, like those of the Yamuna before Krishna and his father?
We also propose to attend and follow the processions or prayers on specific festival dates.
What's included
Tour Guide
What to expect
temple de Triolet
1h
Starting point of the first Maha Shivaratree pilgrimage in 1898, a place of Hinduism in Mauritius
Cap Malheureux
30m
Visit of a first Tamil temple (kovil) in the north of Mauritius located in Cap Malheureux, descriptive, History, legends and myths.
Cap Malheureux
15m
Visit a second Tamil temple where you can admire an imposing statue of the God Muruga 15 meters high, replica of the statue at the entrance of the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Or any place in the North.
End point
Or any place in the North.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please allow for respectful attire for visiting temples and suitable shoes, as they should be removed.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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