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Pondicherry Temples

Pondicherry is a place of many faiths. It speaks of religious significance of this place. Several thousands of devotees flock to Pondicherry temples. In and around Pondicherry there is a mind boggling 350 temples - both big and small. Many belong to ancient period.

Neighbouring Karaikal has another ninety nine. Some were built by the Chola kings between the 10th and 12th centuries. Many of the temples are dedicated to the deities of the villages they are located in. Most of the temples around Pondicherry are dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the destroyer of all obstacles (according to Hindu mythology).

Important temples in Pondicherry

  • Manakula Vinayagar Temple (Pondy Town)
  • Vedapureeswarar temple  (Pondy Town)
  • Sanibagavan Temple (Pondy-Tindivanam main road)
  • Prathyankara Temple (Pondy-Tindivanam main road)
  • Panchavati Hanuman Temple (Pondy-Tindivanam road)
  • Saneeswarar Temple (Karaikal)
  • Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple (Karaikal)
  • Other Temples (Pondicherry)


Find detailed guides for important temples in and around Pondicherry:


Manakula Vinayagar Temple

 The Manakula Vinayagar temple in Pondicherry is over 300 years old. Dupleix, the great French leader, himself is said to have developed an affection for the idol.

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Prathyankara Temple

 Prathyankara Temple is located on the Pondicherry - Chennai main road. To reach the temple you have to get down at Moratandi, just after the Thiruchitrambalam Cross Road stop.

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Saneeshwarar Temple

Saneeswarar temple is located 7 kms from Pondicherry in a place called Moratandi on the Dindivanam-Pondicherry road.

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Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswara Temple

  Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswara Temple at Villiannur is an architectural gem located about 10 km from Pondicherry,. It is well known for its 10-day annual Brahmotsavam festival.

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Sri Panchamukha Jaya Aanjeneyar Temple

Panchavadi is located on the Pondicherry-Tindivanam Road on the outskirts of Pondicherry .

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Vedapureeswarar Temple

The Arulmighu Vedapureeswarar Temple lies in the town of Pondicherry, 2 km to the west of its seashore

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