A violent fire broke out in a house yesterday in the early evening, not far from the RN6 in Petit-Canal. André Perianayagom, a 90-year-old Hindu priest, unfortunately lost his life there.
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Published on July 18, 2022 at 4:02 p.m.,
updated on July 18, 2022 at 6:04 p.m.
A tragic accident. Shortly before 8 p.m. yesterday, Sunday July 17, André Perianayagom, 90, a great figure of Hinduism in Guadeloupe, was found lifeless at his home located not far from the RN6, in Petit-Canal. In question, a fire, for the time being, of unknown origin.
About twenty men from the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS) of Guadeloupe were quickly dispatched to the scene because the house was completely ablaze when they arrived. The firefighters had a lot to do to overcome this disaster.
An investigation has been opened to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
Considered an “encyclopedia of Indo-Guadeloupean heritage” and one of the last Hindu priests in Guadeloupe, he liked to share the extent of his knowledge of the rites and ceremonies practiced among Indo-Guadeloupeans.
André Perianayagom, during a Hindu ceremony.
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It is a shock for the members of his family and those close to him.
Séverine Perianayagom, granddaughter of André Perianayagom
Freddy Casdard, close to the victim
A man appreciated by all and who will leave a great void. And following this tragic disappearance, the reactions are numerous.
Fred Négrit, President of the Guadeloupe Council for Indian Languages
Guy Losbar, President of the Departmental Council also salutes the memory and the commitment of this “Fervent defender and enthusiast of the Indo-Guadeloupean culture, from the rituals to all the songs, including the making of traditional costumes, which does not has constantly kept alive and ensured the transmission of his knowledge. »
