Visit to Grand Bassin in Mauritius
December 6, 2011
Shifting now to sacred Grand Bassin lake in center of island
First Siva mandir above lake
We visited to research for Innersearch pilgrimage in 2013
the hill on far side has a Hanuman shrine on top
The lake contains eels and many other fish
Tens of thousands congregate here at Mahasivaratri time
Panorama (move mouse left and right)
Panorama (move mouse left and right)
Monkeys make their home here
Enjoying many offerings from visitors
Visiting main Siva mandir
Innersearch group will likely have a havana in this area
or in this area
beautiful path up to Hanuman shrine
Beautiful view from top of hill at Hanuman shrine
Siva statue towers above the countryside
another possible havana location
a cooling rest area partly underground
Kulapati Youdananda who took us here with wife Vimala
View from a possible picnic lunch location after Grand Bassin visit
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This is another series of photos covering some activities in Mauritius on the recent trip in November. This the swami's visit to the sacred Grand Bassin area in center of the island to research Innersearch 2013 pilgrimage.