One photo and the basics for each — idols, when it was established, and who brought it into being. Details below can be refined by the committee from archive records.
Principal mandir
Sri Kashi Vishwanath Mandir
Ganga Talao · Grand Bassin · Bois Cherie
The lakeside Shiva temple at the heart of the precinct — today honoured as Sri Kashi Vishwanath Shakti Peeth. Daily abhishek and the great rites of Maha Shivratri are centred here.
Idols Principal Shiva Lingam in the sanctum; associated murthis within the mandir complex
Established 20 June 1966 (first Shiva temple inaugurated on the leased shore)
Founders Built with the gift of Shrimati R.K. Boodhun, in memory of Barrister Boodhun; under Hindu Maha Sabha leadership with Beekrumsing Ramlallah
Gateway
Ganga Dwar
Approach to Ganga Talao · Grand Bassin
Completed and inaugurated in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s centenary — the Sabha’s ceremonial gateway welcoming pilgrims toward the sacred shore.
Role Entrance gateway of the pilgrimage precinct
Established Completed for Gandhi’s centenary; later unveiled with visiting Indian dignitaries
Stewards Hindu Maha Sabha Mauritius
Shore shrines
Sacred precinct
Around the crater lake
Along the walkways stand shrines and murthis that complete the pilgrimage — Ganga, Hanuman, Ganesh, Lakshmi and companion deities — so that the lake holds the full presence of the tradition.
Idols Multiple shore murthis (Ganga, Hanuman, Ganesh, Lakshmi and others)
Established Added progressively after the 1960s land lease and temple works; lake renamed Ganga Talao after Ganga jal was mixed in 1972
Founders Hindu Maha Sabha Mauritius with affiliated associations and devotee gifts across decades
Facts above are drawn from public historical records of the sabha and the site. Exact idol inventories and donor plaques can be updated from the committee archive or magazine (Veemul) when provided.
