Mauritius shares deep historical, cultural, and spiritual ties with Andhra Pradesh, particularly through Sanātana Dharma, Telugu heritage, and the long-standing pilgrimage of Mauritian devotees to Tirumala-Tirupati.
The meeting was an opportunity to further strengthen and institutionalize these ties through cultural, spiritual, and people-centric cooperation in various sectors of mutual strategic importance namely quantum computing, setting up of data centres, e-health system, photo-voltaic energy, pharmaceuticals and cultural tourism.
A large and growing number of Mauritian devotees regularly visit Tirumala – Tirupati, reflecting strong people-to-people and spiritual linkages.
In view of increased pilgrimage, travel, cultural exchanges, and related administrative needs, due consideration needs to be given for the establishment of a Consulate of the Republic of Mauritius in Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Expected Outcomes:
● Facilitation of consular services for Mauritian devotees and travelers;
● Strengthened cultural, educational, and spiritual cooperation;
● Enhanced bilateral engagement between Andhra Pradesh and Mauritius in strategic sectors;
● Mauritius can serve as a spiritual and cultural gateway to Africa, with Sanātana Dharma deeply rooted in its society.
With the blessings and guidance of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the establishment of TTD Hindu Dharma Prachar Parishad – Mauritius Chapter; as well as the setting up of a Veda Pāṭhaśālā at Sri Hari Hara Devasthanam, Mauritius, formed part of the fruitful exchange.
This will contribute towards the Promotion of Vedic education, temple traditions, and dharmic values.
In the context of the forthcoming 4th World Telugu Conference, Mauritius; President Gokhool expressed the wish for the Hon’ble Chief Minister to attend the event.
Dr. Brundavanam Partha Sarathi has been appointed as Chief Convenor of the Conference with the objective of strengthening global Telugu identity, cultural diplomacy and diaspora engagement and deepen Andhra Pradesh – Mauritius cultural relations.
The proposed initiatives aim to deepen spiritual, cultural, and institutional ties between Andhra Pradesh and the Republic of Mauritius, reinforcing a partnership rooted in shared heritage, faith, and people-to-people connectivity.