Maheswarnath Mandir, Mauritius
Maheswarnath Mandir, Mauritius

Mauritius temple timings

Home to Ganga Talao, the crater lake at the centre of the island's largest annual Hindu pilgrimage.

This directory currently lists 5 temples across 5 cities in Mauritius. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.

Savanne, Mauritius

Savanne is a mountainous, sparsely populated district in southern Mauritius, home to the crater lake Ganga Talao.

Triolet

New city added to Mauritius alongside the existing Savanne (Ganga Talao) city. Home to the largest temple on the island.

Poste de Flacq

New city added to Mauritius. Home to a striking modern temple with a giant Shiva statue on the island's east coast.

Vacoas-Phoenix

New Mauritius city, a centrally located town distinct from the existing Savanne, Triolet and Poste de Flacq entries, added for the historic 1922 Shiv Shakti Mandir.

Port Louis

Shri Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen Kovil, also known as the Kaylasson Temple, in the Abercrombie area of Port Louis, is the oldest Tamil temple in Mauritius.

Circuits and deities represented here

Frequently asked questions about Mauritius's temples

How many temples does this dataset cover in Mauritius?

This directory currently lists 5 temples across 5 cities or towns in Mauritius. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.

Which cities or towns are covered for Mauritius?

Savanne, Mauritius, Triolet, Poste de Flacq, Vacoas-Phoenix, Port Louis.

What is Mauritius known for in terms of temples?

Home to Ganga Talao, the crater lake at the centre of the island's largest annual Hindu pilgrimage.

Which deities are most represented among Mauritius's temples in this dataset?

Shiva, Krishna, Hanuman, based on the temples currently listed.

Is entry free at temples in Mauritius?

Of the 5 temples listed, 2 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.

Is this list of Mauritius temples complete?

No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.

How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in Mauritius?

Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.

How was the information for Mauritius's temples sourced?

Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.

Do timings change during festivals in Mauritius?

Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.

Where can I see all countries covered by Temple Timings?

The homepage lists every country currently in the directory, with a temple count for each.