Location
Port Louis, Port Louis District
Timings
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dress Code
Modest traditional attire. Men: shirt and trousers. Women: saree or salwar kameez.
Deity
Sivananda Velan (Lord Murugan) with Valli and Deivanai
Significance
The Sivananda Velan Temple is one of the most prominent Murugan temples in Mauritius, a nation with a significant Tamil Hindu population. It stands as a testament to the Tamil diaspora's preservation of faith and culture on this Indian Ocean island.
Architecture
The temple is built in the Dravidian style adapted to the tropical island setting. The main sanctum houses Murugan with Valli and Deivanai. The gopuram is 3-tiered with colorful stucco figures. The temple features a large Vel at the entrance. The complex includes a community hall and a tank (pond) for ritual bathing. The temple is surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
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