Culture & Heritage Activities

Visite guidée du Temple du Colosse

Long reserved for the faithful, this well-known temple in Saint-André now opens its doors to you. Let yourself be carried away by a guided toure of the Temple of the Colossus.

Fascinating stories to discover during the guided tour of the Temple of the Colossus!


Your guide offers you a guided tour to discover the secrets of this temple with bright colors and fascinating architecture. Located in the Champ Borne district,the temple of the Colossus was built by the faithful, but also by Indian craftsmen from Madras. This is what allows it to be considered one of the largest temples on the island of Reunion.

temple of the colossus

During this enriching and captivating guided tour, you immerse yourself in a sacred atmosphere, carried by the stories of your passionate and fascinating guide. Take the opportunity to admire the artistic details and mystical symbols that adorn the temple.

The Temple of the Colossus is divided into 4 parts, which also punctuate your visit. To know :
– A space dedicated to the goddesses Pandialé and Marliemen
– To Soulien, god of the Sun
– To the ancestors, or GURU
– And to the goddess Karly

These different spaces allow you to learn more about the rituals and customs that are practiced in Hinduism.

And finally, this guided tour of the Temple of the Colossus offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this culture. But also, in the spirituality of this colorful religion.

The + of this activity:

The Temple of the Colossus is one of the only Hindu temples that you can visit in Reunion!

Terms

Period

Open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, except ceremony days and every first Friday of the month. At 10 a.m. and 00 p.m.

Duration

About 1h00

Recommendations

The following are prohibited: shoes inside the temple, short shorts, skirts and too pronounced necklines, as well as any leather accessory. Cigarettes and electronic cigarettes are prohibited within the temple grounds.

Prices

€12 per adult and €6 per child under 12 years old.

Interested in this activity?

If you are interested in this activity, contact us for more information or book your guided tour directly online!
From 12€/ adult
The highlights of this trip:
  • living place of worship
  • One of the oldest temples on the island
  • Brightly colored temple
  • Immersive guided tour

Your tourist advisors

Tourist stay advisors

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

+02 62 46 16 16 XNUMX

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