Lord Shiva - Statue In Mauritius

The idea of building a Lord Shiva statue in Mauritius was conceived by the island's Hindu community in the 1980s. The project was initiated by the Mauritius Hindu Temple Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Hinduism and preserving the island's cultural heritage. Construction of the statue began in 2004 and took four years to complete, with a total cost of approximately $10 million.

It was discovered by Pandit Jhummon Giri Gossagne Nepal, a priest from Triolet, who dreamed of a lake connected to the holy Ganges River in India. lord shiva statue in mauritius

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Adorning his hair and neck, symbolizing time, cycles of nature, and mastery over fear and poison. Construction Breakthrough It was discovered by Pandit Jhummon Giri Gossagne

The towering Lord Shiva statue , known as , is a 33-meter (108-foot) bronze-colored landmark located at the entrance of Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin) in the Savanne district . It is the tallest statue on the island and a faithful replica of the Shiva statue at Sursagar Lake in Vadodara, India. Visiting Essentials

Throughout the year. However, visiting during Maha Shivaratri (usually February/March) offers a profound look at Hindu culture, though it is very crowded.