Mauritian Temple Exploration: Discover Spiritual Anecdotes and History in 3 Iconic Temples
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6 Ratings
Grand Baie

Embark on a playful and respectful exploration of Indian spirituality in Mauritius through 3 iconic temples. Discover the history, deities, and intriguing anecdotes behind Shiva, lingam, and Ganesh. Join in the vibrant festivals and celebrations like Maha Shivaratree and Ganesh Chaturti.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • temple de Triolet - Starting point of the first pilgrimage Maha Shivaratree in 1898, a Mecca of Hinduism in Mauritius
  • Draupadee Ammen Kovil - Visit to a Tamil temple in the North of Mauritius, description, history, legends and myths.
What's Included
  • Experienced local tour guide
  • Expert insights into local culture, history, and attractions
Additional Information

A fun, yet deeply respectful exploration of Indian spirituality in Mauritius through two iconic temples, their primary deities, fascinating anecdotes, and the rich history of Mauritius. Discover why Shiva has a blue neck, the significance of constantly watering the lingam, and the story behind Ganesh’s broken right tusk. Learn about Maha Shivaratree,…

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Location
La Croisette
Chemin Vingt Pieds
Or any place in the North.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sigil
Oct 31, 2024
Visit of Maurice otreman - Superb discovery / deepening of Indian, Hindu and Tamil spirituality. Eric is passionate and exciting, time flies by his side. A huge thank you for all this knowledge transmitted in a fun and interesting way. Do not hesitate and reserve your eyes closed.
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Passenger491140
Aug 14, 2023
Great tour - I had a great tour with Eric. I learnt a lot in a way which was entertaining and far- reaching from history to current life. can only recommend. Thank you once more.
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Deshneer
Feb 14, 2023
Great, fun tour to understand Hinduism in Mauritius and it’s impact on the country to present day. - The tour with Eric was filled with such humor and insights. He’s shows such great passion for Mauritius, respects the culture and offers honest yet fun insight on the country along with the role spirituality plays. He showed great patience and was very accommodating to our family throughout the whole day - we highly recommended taking the tour with Eric and you will definitely not regret doing so. Thank you Eric and wishing you all the best in the future.
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Kristirhead
Jul 15, 2022
Great tour with knowledgeable guide! - We had a great tour with Eric at Moris Otreman! He is both passionate and knowledgeable about Mauritius’s history and culture, and so full of good insights to share. We came to Mauritius hoping to get a better idea of the religious landscape of the island, so we took his Indian spirituality tour. Eric was communicative, kind, hospitable, and quite knowledgeable about the subject. Our only complaint is that we wish lunch would have been offered on the tour, but we had a great experience and I have no doubt that his other tours have a similar high quality. Having taken other tours on the island, I can say that this was my best experience.
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