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Grand Bassin, known also as ganga talao is a lake situated in a secluded mountain area in the district of Savanne, deep in the heart of mauritius. It is about 600 meters above sea level.
The Hindus of Mauritius consider the Grand Bassin as a Holy lake and that the water inside the lake communicates with the waters of the holy Ganges of india.
The Hindu community performs a pilgrimage there every year on the Maha Sivaratri (“Siva's Great Night”), on this day they honor the Lord Siva. Beside the lake there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and other Gods including Hanuman and Lakshmi. Also, overlooking the lake is the statue of Mangal Mahadev (Shiva statue) which is 33 meters, making it the highest statue in Mauritius.
The Grand Bassin Mauritius map gives you clear directions to the sacred lake and the tourist spots nearby that you can visit.
Also, don't forget to take off your shoes while entering the Lake complex and the temples.