- Ganga Talao (commonly known as Grand Bassin) is a crater lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of Mauritius.
- In 2007 a huge statue of the Hindu god Shiva was unveiled and remains the tallest statue in Mauritius at about 33 metres high. Cultural Importance of Ganga Talao.
- Ganga Talao, also known as Grand Bassin, is a sacred crater lake and highly revered Hindu pilgrimage destination in Mauritius.
- Do you know about Ganga Talao? ... People from all over Mauritius – and the world – make the pilgrimage on foot to Ganga Talao.
- Ganga Talao Lake is found in the highland plains of Mauritius approximately 1800 feet above sea level.
- And by far one of the most significant religious places on the island is Grand Bassin, otherwise known as Ganga Talao.
- Ganga Talao (meaning ‘Lake of Ganga’), also known as Grand Bassin, is a crater lake located in the Savanne district of Mauritius and is believed to be the most...
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- Located approximately 550m above sea level, Ganga Talao is said to have a depth of 18m, its waters teeming with an abundance of fish and eels.
- Ganga Talao Hindu Sacred Lake Grand Bassin Mauritius (4k).
