Celebrating 150 Years : Firewalking at Africa’s Oldest Hindu Temple

Celebrating 150 Years : Firewalking at Africa’s Oldest Hindu Temple

Celebrating 150 Years : Firewalking at Africa’s Oldest Hindu Temple For the past 150 years, devotees have been gathering at Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam, also known as Cato Manor Second River Temple, to take part in the sacred tradition of firewalking. This ancient ritual, where devotees walk barefoot over burning embers, symbolises faith, endurance, and spiritual discipline. Nestled amidst lush greenery, this temple is recognised as Africa’s oldest Hindu temple and the birthplace of firewalking […]

 March 18, 2025