The Hindu community in Maputo is about one thousand men women and kids. The templo Shree Ram is in the small village of Salamanga, about 50 kms south of Catembe. The shrine is where it is because a holy man wandering down from India, through Arabia down through Tanzania and Mozambique, finally came to rest here, where he eventually "disappeared" leaving no trace. The temple was founded in 1908 and was extensively refurbished in 2003.
Inside the main courtyard
Hanuman, Lakshmi, Rama, Sita
Representation of the Shree Ram Mandir
The original Shrine around which the temple is built
General View of temple interior
The current temple priest.
Filling the ritual ghee lamp
The bull represents humanity
Drums and noise figure prominently
Blessing the icons
Inside the saint's shrine
Electric Worshipping Machine!
Across the Universe © Lennon 1970
Thank you John
