THE MAURITIUS SANATAN DHARMA TEMPLES FEDERATION (MSDTF)
Founded in the late 50‘s’, the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation (MSDTF) was registered on 2nd February 1960 having its Registration number 348.
At that time a small office was located at 1 Justice Street, Port-Louis. Some years later the direction of the MSDTF decided to have their Head Quarters thereat. To achieve their aim, funds were raised from all corners and at that very moment the unstinted support of Messrs: Beejmohunsing Jomadar, Dayanand Basant Rai, Hookoomsing Prayag, Damodar Toolsee, Joynathsing, Ramlakhan amongst others were solicited.
Working tirelessly and with dedication the project was realised.
On 18th July 1982 the Head Quarters of the MSDTF was proudly inaugurated by Sir Anerood Jugnauth, GCSK, KCMG, Q.C Prime Minister of Mauritius at that time.
The day to day business of the Federation was carried out thereat till 2015 when the New Head Quarters of the MSDTF was relocated at Le Triangle, Reduit, coupled with the emergence of the Sanatan College.
The new office together with the Sanatan College was inaugurated on 07th Nov 2015. This function had once more the privilege of having Sir Anerood Jugnauth GCSK, KCMG, Q.C Prime Minister of Mauritius.
The idea of having a Sanatan College was to provide a holistic approach to students from Grade 7 to Grade 13.
Since its foundation the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation is committed to:
- Promote Religious, Social and Cultural advancement of the Hindi Speaking Sanatanists.
- Help and encourage building places of worship and undertake the Management and also assist the maintenance of such sacred places.
- Assist any affiliated associations having similar objects as Federation.
- Distribute grants received from the central Government to its affiliates on a monthly basis.
- Set up and manage schemes for the betterment of the Hindu Community.
As at date around 250 Temples including one in Rodrigues and 40 ‘Kalimaye’ are affiliated with the MSDTF.
The Federation also caters for some 90 Hindi Schools around the island for teaching and propagation of Hindi language and religions values as well as related rituals as per our sacred books – The Ramayana – Bhagwat Gita – the Vedas and others.
Since the 2nd August 2020 the Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation has a New Team under the able, dedicated and strong Leadership of Shri Bhojraj Ghoorbin – A man of Vision and Action.
Dedicated to Socio Cultural, Religious and Philanthropic activities, the New Team is also committed to excellence.
In a nutshell, due to an increasing number of Temples since colonized periods and rich history and cultural heritage coupled with cultural belief and tradition, Mauritius is regarded as one of the most attractive, flourishing and stable country in the Indian Ocean. We feel proud to be part of the main Hindu apex body.
To achieve this noble task, the management will leave no stone unturned.
List of Presidents in Mauritius Sanatan Dharma Temples Federation:
Before 1960 – Shri M. Burrenchobay M.B.E
1960 – Shri K. Gokulsingh
1969 – Shri Loknath Moorli Geerjanan
1975 – Shri Damodar Toolsee
1979 – Shri Balram Beeharry
1982 – Shri Beejmohunsing Jomadar
1985 – Shri Nundlall Treebohun
1988 – Shri Deonarain Autar
1994 – Shri Ramtohul Auckel
1995 – Shri Khemlall Rampersad
2000 – Shri Rajenrah Ramdhean
2002 – Shri Samraj Auckloo
2003 – Shri Dheenessing Gopaul
2004 – Shri Jugduth Rampersad
2005 – Shri Somduth Dultamun
2017 – Shri Rajenrah Ramdhean
2020 – Shri Bhojraj Ghoorbin
2023 – Shri Bhojraj Ghoorbin
