Sewdass Sadhu Shiva Mandir Temple in the Sea — Attraction in Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo

Visited here yesterday evening. I think the caretaker does a great job making sure there's no meat or alcohol on the grounds. I believe there's regular service in the temple but not sure which days. The scenery is just amazing and peacefully spiritual especially with December sunsets....it's a must visit during this month. Keep in mind there's the cremation site nearby for those wishing to visit...check your times beforehand so that you don't run into a funeral. There's also a statue of the man who built the temple at the entrance with a little history. The seating areas are decrepit and there was some littering here and there ( in brick holes) even though there were several bins. If you're going to relax walk with your chairs or prepare to sit in your vehicle. There were a few healthy looking, very friendly homeless dogs and cats there so if you're an animal lover I suggest u walk with something to feed them outside...

The devotion and dedication of one man clearly comes through when you visit this temple in the sea. Sewdass’s perseverance won even though the colonial rulers, the British, would not grant him permission to have a temple. After much suffering he figured out a way … if the rulers would not allow him to build temple on land he would build one in the sea! We can only see the top white colored dome of the original small temple on the left side as you walk along the pathway. The current temple was built much later. Small rooms host Images of Gods and Goddesses as well as the main temple hall on the sea. Please do not pick the flowers. Please remove shoes if you plan to walk up the steps and walk around the main temple hall. May the memory of Sewdass be Blessed. May his mental continuum dwell in the higher...

This place is wonderful to visit and is steeped in history and spiritual energy. For anyone interested in history and the history of Indo-Caribbean migration to the West Indies, this is one of the best places to visit. It has a quiet serenity to it and we were also greeted by the manager of the facility as well as one of the priests who heads it up. I was deeply fascinated by the story that was told as well as the origins behind the temple. The artwork is stupendous and the history comes alive as you walk around and reflect on your surroundings. When I do come back to Trinidad, this will be one of the places I will visit as I will consider it mandatory. An amazing part of T&T culture and Indo-Caribbean history is reflected here at the...