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Post date: 07/08/2012
Directions:
From N3 coming into Durban CBD take Brickfield Rd off-ramp and turn right (south) and first right on
From N3 coming into Durban CBD take Brickfield Rd off-ramp and turn right (south) and first right on
Archive Import
History: The original Shree Ambalavanaar Alayam was the first public Hindu temple to be erected on the African continent. Built in 1875, it was damaged beyond repair during floods in 1905. The present temple was designed by K. Reddy and built by R. K. Pillay. This temple, with its impressive Oriental sculptures, is well-known for its firewalking ceremonies which are performed here once a year.
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Condition: Fair
Construction Date: 1905
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Catalogue: Kearney, 1984, No: 17.42, Significance Category: