Hindu temple

Maheswarnath Mandir

Triolet · Pamplemousses

Maheswarnath Mandir, also known as Triolet Temple, is the largest Hindu temple in Mauritius and one of the oldest. Pandit Sanjbunlall Ramsoondur founded it in 1888. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is recognised by its white pillars, the delicacy of its floral design and its brightly coloured sculptures.

At a glance

Founded: 1888

What sets it apart

Inside are a Shiva Linga and figures of the goddess Parvati, wife of Shiva, and of Nandi, the sacred bull. The peaceful compound gathers several smaller temples around the main shrine.

Highlights

The largest Hindu temple in Mauritius
Founded in 1888
White pillars and polychrome sculptures
Several smaller temples in the same compound

Good to know

The temple is a working place of worship: visit with restraint.

Getting there

In Triolet, in the north of the island.

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