Ganga Talao is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet above sea level. It is considered the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Lord Hanuman, Goddess Lakshmi, and others along the Grand Bassin.

Ganga Talao is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius. It is about 1800 feet above sea level. It is considered the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Lord Hanuman, Goddess Lakshmi, and others along the Grand Bassin. ‪During Shivaratri, many pilgrims in Mauritius walk bare feet from their homes to the lake. There is a tradition that volunteer people offer foods and drinks to the the devotees. This 33 m (108 ft)-tall Shiva standing with his trident at the entrance of Ganga Talao, is a faithful copy of the Shiva statue of Sursagar Lake in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It is also the highest known statue in Mauritius. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited the Ganga Talao and offered prayers to Lord Shiva in this temple. During his trip to Mauritius, PM performed puja and Aarti at Shiva temple. Thank you Bobby Roy for this photo! Har Har Mahadev ~ Om Namah Shivaya!