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400,000 Pilgrims Expected for Maha Sivaratri in Mauritius
Source: http://www.lemauricien.com/mauricien/020309/so.htm#4
GRAND BASSIN, MAURITIUS, March 10, 2002: Since last Thursday, March
7, Maha
Sivaratri pilgrims have begun their long walk towards the sacred
lake here
known as Ganga Talao. Most of these pilgrims are from the north of
the
island, which is the farthest point from the sacred lake. Devotees
who live
closer to the lake will begin their walk in the days to come.
Drivers are
urged to use caution to avoid pilgrims walking at night on the main
road to
the southern mountain shrine. The organizers of the event estimate
that
there will be not less 400,000 pilgrims this year participating in
the
pilgrimage. Lots of preparation this year will ensure that pilgrims
benefit
from better traffic control, improved lighting, and improvements on
the
banks surrounding the sacred lake. Extra police will be stationed
along the
pilgrimage route to assure the safety of the pilgrims. At the
initiative of
the Human Service Trust, the leaders of Hindu corporations of the
country,
notably those of the Hindu Maha Sabha, the Hindu House, the
Mauritius Andhra
Maha Sabha, the Mauritius Marathi Mandali Federation, the Voice of
Hindu,
among others, have grouped together their efforts to prepare for the
Maha
Sivaratri celebration. The great festival in honor of Lord Siva is
celebrated around the world by devotees who worship Him throughout
the
night. This year it happens to fall on Mauritius Independence Day.
