Mauritius: Welcoming the Mother Goddess

Mauritius: Welcoming the Mother Goddess

An island-wide celebration: Maa Durga in all Her glory, towering 108 feet tall above the holy grounds. Our reporter in Mauritius travels to the sacred lake Ganga Talao for a festive inauguration of the world’s largest statue of Maa Durga BY SAVITA TIWARI, MAURITIUS...
Ganesha’s Island Birthday

Ganesha’s Island Birthday

Come with us to the Spiritual Park in Mauritius, where thousands gather for Ganesha Chaturthi—hopefully with the worst of the pandemic behind them By Savita Tiwari, Mauritius Mauritius: a land of sandy beaches, turquoise water, clean blue sky and breathtaking...
Hinduism: Nature’s Guardian

Hinduism: Nature’s Guardian

Here we explore a range of sacred plants and the unique ways Hindu beliefs in nature’s divinity have helped protect and conserve our natural world By Savita Tiwari, Mauritius Throughout human history, plant and tree worship has been found in many religions, sects and...
Siva’s Cosmic Choreography

Siva’s Cosmic Choreography

How Lord Nataraja’s Divine Inspiration Helped Me Embrace Dance and Transform My Entire Life By Savita Tiwari, Mauritius Many forms of siva are loved and revered by His devotees. The Sivalingam is perhaps the most celebrated and ancient form; others include...
Creative Aspect of Mahashivratri

Creative Aspect of Mahashivratri

Big Kaanwar vs Small Kaanwar By Savita Tiwari Albert Einstein said creativity is contagious. Mahashivratri is the only occasion when the world witnesses the creative side of our Mauritian youth, all out on the streets of our small but beautiful island. The island...