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 Mauritius
Places of interest in Mauritius
Places of worship & sacred sights in Mauritius
Shri Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen, also known as Cailaisson Tamil temple in Abercrombie
The Tamil temple Shri Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen is one of the most beautiful attractions in Mauritius.
Located in the middle of a lovely garden complex before a backdrop of lush green mountains, the colors of the temple shine brightly in the sun. The buildings are richly decorated with sacred figures.
The temple was built around 1854 according to the rules of Dravidian architecture for sacred buildings. The temple complex was built in the shape of a human body, with the main parts of the complex representing the heart and the brain.
Tamil temple Shri Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen in Abercrombie, Mauritius:
Location: in the town of Abercrombie, north of Port Louis
Opening hours: daily, no tours during services
Parking available
Admission: no charge, best with one of the self-appointed guides, who will naturally expect a tip.
Easy to combine with a visit to the pilgrimage site Père Laval in Saint Croix
Please note: Shoes must be taken off before entering the temple.
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