The festival is dedicated Lord Murugan who answers prayers, and is also a day of penance. The people who make their vows here show gratitude by undergoing the sacrificial self-mortification during the ceremonial event. The Tamil Hindu community has made this an important festival date in their calendar. During the Thaipoosam Festival, religious people undertake… Read More: Happy Thaipoosam Cavadee »
Divali is an Indian festival of lights meaning the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated with great pomp in Mauritius. Divali is a vibrant, colourful, joyous celebration expressed through the medium of food. . On the day of Divali, Hindus join with their families worship the divine Goddess Lakshmi to gain blessings of wealth… Read More: Healthy Divali sweets ideas »
Mauritian culture is based on the diversity of the population, that’s why there is no “official religion” in Mauritius. Hindus, Tamils, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and others from all over the globe live in harmony and respect the free practice of all religions in Mauritius. In Mauritius every community have got their respective holiday whether Hindu, Tamils, Muslims, Christians… Read More: Mauritian culture »