Lord Shiva Statue In Mauritius !full! -

Local lore states that the lake’s water is spiritually linked to the Holy Ganges River in India. This belief stems from a vision by priest Pandit Jhummon Giri Gossagne Nepal in 1897 .

The construction was finished in 2007 , and the official "Sthapan" (consecration ritual) took place during the Maha Shivaratri festival in 2008 . lord shiva statue in mauritius

The deity is depicted standing with a Trishula (trident), a serene expression, and matted locks, symbolizing his roles as both a peaceful yogi and the destroyer of evil. Spiritual Importance of Ganga Talao Local lore states that the lake’s water is

It was crafted by renowned Indian sculptor Shri Matu Ram Verma , who was commissioned by the Mauritian government to create both this statue and the nearby Maa Durga statue . The deity is depicted standing with a Trishula

The statue guards the entrance to , also known as Ganga Talao , a natural crater lake located in a secluded mountain area in the Savanne district .