Maheswarnath Mandir, Triolet
Facts and practical information
Maheswarnath Mandir is a Hindu temple located in the town of Triolet, Mauritius. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The temple was founded in 1888 by Pandit Shri Sajeebunlall Ramsoondur, who came from Calcutta. The temple is famous for its association with the first pilgrimage to Ganga Talao, the sacred lake found in the center of Mauritius. The temple is the biggest and one of the old temples on the island. The oldest Hindu temples include the Kovil at Bon Espoir Piton, Sinatambou Kovil at Terre Rouge, Murugan Kovil at Clemencia, the Shivala at Gokoolah, Rameshwarnath Shivala at Terre Rouge and Jharnath Shivala at l'Aventure. There also old Mandaps and Kalimayes dedicated to Durga and Kali, like the one at Antoinette Phooliyar and a Durga Mandap at Cinema Casse in Triolet itself. ()
Triolet
Maheswarnath Mandir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Baie-du-Tombeau, Grand Bay, Trou-aux-Biches.