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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
Meeting and pickup
Or any place in the North.
Itinerary
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1
Starting point of the first Maha Shivaratree pilgrimage in 1898, a place of Hinduism in Mauritius
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Cap Malheureux
Visit of a first Tamil temple (kovil) in the north of Mauritius located in Cap Malheureux, descriptive, History, legends and myths.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cap Malheureux
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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