Religious heritage · Saint-André
Temple du Colosse
The East
Why go
A testament to the settlement, transmission and present-day visibility of Réunion's Tamil traditions. A large temple dedicated to Pandialé, recognisable by its colourful South Indian-inspired architecture.
History
The first place of worship is associated with the Indian indentured labourers (engagés) employed on the sugar estates of the east in the 19th century. The present building was rebuilt and enlarged with the help of craftsmen from Madras.
Sources (2)
- https://reunionest.com/loisirs/temple-du-colosse
- https://www.reunion.fr/offres/temple-du-colosse-saint-andre-saint-andre-fr-6056818/
