Culture & Heritage Activities

Visite et ateliers au temple Maryen Péroumal

The Tamil religion is an essential component of Reunion's cultural heritage. Visit us at Saint-André for a visit and workshops at the Maryen Péroumal temple.
In addition, your visit can be enriched with a typical Indian lunch and participatory workshops (optional).

A family and associative temple!


Accompanied by a passionate guide, explore the temple's architecture and discover the history of the deities present there. You'll also learn more about the beliefs, rituals, and ceremonies that punctuate the spiritual lives of the faithful.

Front of the Maryen Péroumal temple in Saint-André

Visit and workshops at the Maryen Péroumal temple


This is a unique moment that we invite you to experience during this guided tour. One of the only temples that can be visited from the inside, the temple Maryen Perumal and his guide will arouse your curiosity.

This is why the temple offers you:

  • Guided tour : Discover the history and architecture of this temple during a captivating cultural tour (the only temple accessible from the inside);
  • Guided tour with vegan meal : After the visit, extend your discovery by savoring a vegan meal inspired by traditional Indian flavors (in banana leaves);
  • Guided tour with vegan snack: Complete your immersion with a vegan snack with Indian influences, ideal for a gourmet break.
  • Guided tour with workshops: Enrich your visit by participating in three cultural workshops from a varied selection: henna, sari or vesti (traditional dress) application, marley (flower necklace) making, Indian calligraphy, baking, Indian drum demonstration, etc.
Visitors inside the Maryen Péroumal temple


Once again, this visit is accessible to the greatest number.
So, if you are passionate about history, curious about cultures or simply looking for an enriching experience, this immersion in a temple promises timeless moments.

The + of this activity:

The Maryen Péroumal temple is one of the only Hindu temples accessible from the inside in Reunion Island!

Terms

Period

Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. and 14 p.m.

Duration

About 2h

Recommendations

Prohibited: shorts, skirts and short t-shirts, necklines that are too pronounced, as well as any leather accessories. It is recommended not to eat meat the day before your guided tour.

Pricing

€15 for adults, €8 for children under 12. The price includes the guided tour, lamp lighting, incense, and an Indian lemonade at the end of the tour. You can access the various options by clicking the "book your activity online" button below.

Interested in this activity?

Enrich your culture! Book your activity and awaken your senses. Call us for more information or make your reservation directly online!
From 15€/ adult
The highlights of this trip:
  • History of Indian deities
  • Discovery of Indian culture
  • Passionate and exciting guide
  • family shrine

Your tourist advisors

Tourist stay advisors

Florence, Linda, Hélène, Jérémy, Murielle, Anne-Valérie

+02 62 46 16 16 XNUMX

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