தமிழ் மொரீஷியஸ்

Tamil Mauritius

La voix de la communauté tamoule

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The voice of Tamils in Mauritius · Maurice

Breaking
◆The greatness of our kovils and the shortsightedness of our priests◆New Tamil curriculum rolls out across island primary schools◆Century-old temple completes two-year renovation◆Support scheme announced for Port Louis market traders◆Diaspora voices press for cultural funding transparency◆The greatness of our kovils and the shortsightedness of our priests◆New Tamil curriculum rolls out across island primary schools◆Century-old temple completes two-year renovation◆Support scheme announced for Port Louis market traders◆Diaspora voices press for cultural funding transparency

கோவில்கள்

Kovils of Mauritius

Les kovils tamouls de Maurice

Tamil kovils are the oldest continuous institutions of the community in Mauritius. They hold the festival calendar, the language classes and the family records of generations of Tamil Mauritians.

கைலாசன் கோவில்

Kaylasson Kovil, Sainte Croix

One of the best known Sivan kovils on the island, at the heart of the Sainte Croix Tamil quarter. Its Thai Poosam Cavadee procession draws devotees from across Mauritius.

சொக்கலிங்கம் மீனாட்சி அம்மன் கோவில்

Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen Kovil, Port Louis

A landmark of the capital, built by Tamil traders and artisans of Port Louis. A working temple with daily poojas and a long history of community schooling.

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