Kaylasson Temple
Kaylasson Temple
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midwaytoheaven
Midway, UT3,048 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
We were told that this Tamil Temple was just recently completed. The god Tamil is supposed to be the god of war and victory. The temple is easily seen from the M2 highway at the cruise port turnoff. I knew when I saw as we left the port for a tour that we had to go back later to see it closeup. WOW! The Tamil people consider this a "place of god" and a piece of heaven on earth. It is AMAZING! The ornate detail of this complex is mind blowing. All the idol figures are painstakingly hand made. Artisans were brought in from India to put this all together.
BOTTOM LINE: Because this temple is so new, the colors of all the parts and pieces just jump out at you. Incredible detail is found everywhere. Every part of this complex is mathematically perfectly made according to tradition. I have seen several of these temples throughout Asia and this is the nicest one I have seen. BEAUTIFUL! I could not stop taking photos of all the thousands of details. It's a photographers dream come true! Do yourself a favor and put this on your "MUST SEE" list. You will be glad you did. MY RATING: A PERFECT 10/10 !
The Tamil ethnic Indian people compose about 6% of the people of Mauritius. This temple and all Tamil Temples are built to strict rules and traditions that go back thousands of years. Looking at all the figurines, they are made to represent a deity of some type and when the temple was dedicated they went through a ceremony to become a living entity they believe.
I would love to have someone to explain what each figurine means and what every level going up represents. Well worth you time to stop even for 5-10 minute. This is sacred site so please be observant of their rules.
BOTTOM LINE: Because this temple is so new, the colors of all the parts and pieces just jump out at you. Incredible detail is found everywhere. Every part of this complex is mathematically perfectly made according to tradition. I have seen several of these temples throughout Asia and this is the nicest one I have seen. BEAUTIFUL! I could not stop taking photos of all the thousands of details. It's a photographers dream come true! Do yourself a favor and put this on your "MUST SEE" list. You will be glad you did. MY RATING: A PERFECT 10/10 !
The Tamil ethnic Indian people compose about 6% of the people of Mauritius. This temple and all Tamil Temples are built to strict rules and traditions that go back thousands of years. Looking at all the figurines, they are made to represent a deity of some type and when the temple was dedicated they went through a ceremony to become a living entity they believe.
I would love to have someone to explain what each figurine means and what every level going up represents. Well worth you time to stop even for 5-10 minute. This is sacred site so please be observant of their rules.
Written 28 March 2019
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biljanalab
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia639 contributions
Jan 2020
it is nice temple in port louise. i saw few other in the island who were much better but this one was good too.
Written 6 February 2020
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Ruedi K
Fischbach, Switzerland340 contributions
Dec 2019
A very beautiful Tamil Temple in Port Louis. The colors are impressive and the art of the sculptures amazing.
Written 16 December 2019
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surfyboy1973
United Kingdom731 contributions
Oct 2019
We visited the Kaylasson Temple, or Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen Kovil as it’s otherwise known, whilst on a day trip to Port Louis during our honeymoon in October 2019.
The Hindu temple is located on the outskirts of Port Louis and is dedicated to the god "Shiva".
The temple itself is absolutely stunning and the pictures I took don't do it justice. The colours are so bold and striking it literally takes your breath away. Make sure your camera is charged when you visit as you will definitely use it. I would advise sensible clothing when visiting the temple as it is a place of worship, and remember to take off your shoes before you go inside the temple.
There is no charge for visiting the temple and there is a large car park onsite. I would recommend spending a good hour to fully appreciate this magnificent building. If you like peacocks, you can see them at the rear of the temple.
If you are visiting Port Louis, then this is something you definitely should not miss.
Highly recommended – 10/10.
The Hindu temple is located on the outskirts of Port Louis and is dedicated to the god "Shiva".
The temple itself is absolutely stunning and the pictures I took don't do it justice. The colours are so bold and striking it literally takes your breath away. Make sure your camera is charged when you visit as you will definitely use it. I would advise sensible clothing when visiting the temple as it is a place of worship, and remember to take off your shoes before you go inside the temple.
There is no charge for visiting the temple and there is a large car park onsite. I would recommend spending a good hour to fully appreciate this magnificent building. If you like peacocks, you can see them at the rear of the temple.
If you are visiting Port Louis, then this is something you definitely should not miss.
Highly recommended – 10/10.
Written 14 November 2019
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SMM
England, UK161 contributions
Sept 2022
We didn't go inside but saw it from the outside.. you can see it from the highway and looks absolutely stunning! Hope I can go back and visit one day.
Written 17 October 2022
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gunagopi2
Greater Manchester, UK147 contributions
Oct 2019
An ethnic tamil temple in Port Loius, Mauritius. Kaylasson Temple also known as Sockalingam Meenatchi amman temple is well maintained, tranquil nineteenth-century, dravidian architectural temple. We visited on the day of Ayudha Pooja so lot of tamil people gathered in the temple and special poojas performed. Felt good to witness the tamil tradition and culture spread beyond continent
Written 10 November 2019
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Bill W
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July 2024 • Family
This is a Beautiful Hindu temple. We were greeted by a very friendly Guru and it is incredibly colourful. Well worth a look.
Written 4 July 2024
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Lewa96
Trondheim, Norway26 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Absolutely beautiful Hindu temple outside of Port Louis. Highly recommended for the view and for pictures. Friendly hindu people there too even if visitors are not religious
Written 10 November 2022
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VRomeijn
Amsterdam, The Netherlands170 contributions
July 2022
While planning our trip to Mauritius months in advance, we first read about this temple, and we immediately knew we had to visit. Seeing pictures of the temple online gives an impression of its beauty, but visiting it personally is an amazing experience. Of course, being respectful is of paramount importance when visiting a place like this. For example, you shouldn't take pictures inside the temple complex. If you have any questions there will be people around the complex ready to help you.
Written 28 August 2022
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uzmelissa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates241 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Another well Mainted and nice colorful Hindu Tamil temple in Mauritius please take your shoes off otherwise you can't enter 😉
Written 18 April 2022
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