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- Ganga Talao
Ganga Talao
Located in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne,
Ganga Talao (or Grand Bassin) is a crater lake considered to be the
most sacred Hindu site in Mauritius. According to legend, Lord
Shiva and his wife Parvati were travelling over Mauritius carrying
the Ganges River, and a few drops spilled and formed Ganga Talao.
On the shores of the lake is a temple dedicated to Shiva, and every
year many Hindus from around Mauritius make a pilgrimage to the
site. One of the main sights at Ganga Talao is the 108-foot (33m)
statue of Lord Shiva in the middle of the lake.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Mauritius, but the
most widely used is French and the local dialect, Creole. Hindi,
Urdu and Chinese are also spoken.
Money
The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR), which is
divided into 100 cents. Travellers cheques and foreign currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and larger hotels.
Travellers cheques usually exchange at a better rate than cash.
ATMs are widely available in most towns and hotels, restaurants and
large retailers accept major credit cards.