• Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the sacred Ganga Talao in Mauritius on March 12.

• He offered prayers and immersed the holy water from the Triveni Sangam (confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers) at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj at the sacred site.

• PM Modi’s gesture of bringing the holy water from the Maha Kumbh Mela to Ganga Talao signifies not only the spiritual unity between the two nations, but also their commitment to preserve and nurture the rich traditions that form the foundation of their shared cultural ties.

• Ganga Talao, also known as Grand Bassin, is a sacred crater lake in Mauritius and a major pilgrimage site for the Hindu community.

• Ganga Talao is considered the most sacred Hindu site in Mauritius, often compared to the Ganges in India.

• The lake is a focal point for festivals like Maha Shivaratri, attracting thousands of devotees annually.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)