Religious, Spiritual sights in Fiji
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Mariamma Temple
The South Indian fire-walking festival is held here during July or August. Of all Fiji's cultural rituals, the extraordinary art of fire walking is perhaps the most impressive. Watching men display the poise of a lead ballerina while they traverse a pit of blazing embers without combusting is truly baffling. Even more mystifying is the fact that, originally, this ritual was practised in Fiji only on the tiny island of Beqa, and by two neighbouring and disparate cultures - Indigenous Fijian and Hindu - for completely different reasons.
Indigenous Fijian firewalking is known as vilavilairevo (literally 'jumping into the oven'). Hindu fire walking is part of an annual…
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Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple
At the base of Main St, away from the commercial hype, this peaceful Hindu temple strikes a vibrant pose against a dramatic mountainous backdrop. It is a tranquil spot to reflect and distance yourself from Nadi's boisterous main drag. The prolific wooden carvings of Hindu deities travelled all the way from India, as did the artists who dressed the temple in its colourful coat and impressive ceiling frescos.
You can wander around the main temple to see the Hindu Lord Shiva's various forms, all incarnations being manifestations of the One Supreme Lord. This is a Murugan temple and worship of Lord Murugan is equivalent to the worship of nature. He is the guardian deity of…
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral, with its unique boat-shaped interior, interesting Fijian tapestries and wood-beamed ceiling is a peaceful retreat. The gigantic tree in front of the church is a showcase of Pacific plants with cacti and ferns making themselves at home in its branches.
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Roman Catholic Cathedral
The 1902 Roman Catholic Cathedral, at the corner of Murray and Pratt Sts is built of sandstone imported from Sydney and is one of Suva's most prominent landmarks; unfortunately, it's most often locked.
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Centenary Methodist Church
For a rousing chorus of song on a Sunday morning, head to the Centenary Methodist Church; the pitch is more invigorating than dulcet and it often fills the surrounding streets.
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Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple
Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple is just east of downtown and coloured bright orange and blue. There is generally a caretaker around to let you in for a look.
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