Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao, as this sacred lake of the Hindus is called nowadays lies on the road between Bois Cheri and Chamarel. Surrounded by temples dedicated to the various deities of Hindu religion, Grand Bassin is nevertheless dedicated to God Shiva. Its sacred waters are said to have stemmed from a droplet of water lost by his very same God during one of his voyages; an incident that is mentioned in ancient scriptures. A huge Shiva statue and annual pilgrimage to the lake emphasize the importance of this lake.