Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple

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The Prime Minister recently visited the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple during his three-day State visit to Seychelles.

About Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple

• It is a Hindu temple located in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles.
• It is the only Hindu temple in Seychelles. 
• The temple was built in 1992 by the Hindu community living in Seychelles, which constitutes around 2% of the population.  
• The temple is dedicated to Lord Vinayagar (or Lord Ganesha), and is located in the heart of Victoria on Mahé Island.  

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Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple Architecture

• It looks very similar to the famous temples of Tamil Nadu and other parts of South India, with its vibrant and intricate Dravidian architecture.
• Its most striking feature is the colourful gopuram, or entrance tower, which rises nearly 100 feet into the sky. 
• The tower is covered with beautifully carved statues of Hindu gods, goddesses, and mythological figures. 
• Every statue is painted in bright colours, making the temple stand out against the green hills. 
• At its centre is the garbha griha, or “womb chamber,” where a statue of the god Vinayagar is in a small bare room. 
• The temple also has a mandapam, an open hall used for religious ceremonies, prayers, and celebrations.

News: NDTV