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Kamatchi Amman Temple, Pondicherry

Of those various pilgrimage sites in Pondicherry, Kamatchiamman Temple is a significant name as this shrine is an important place of worship in the city. Located in the Heritage Town, Kamatchi Amman Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. With more than 500 years of age, this holy shrine in Pondicherry receives a significant footfall of […]

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Kanniga Parameswari Temple, Pondicherry

If you think that itโ€™s just the town of Auroville where you can head out in Pondicherry for that enduring spiritual experience, think again! Kanniga Parameswari Temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Pondicherry because of the high sacred significance the temple has in the hearts of devotees. On M.G. Road, the […]

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Panchavati Anjaneya Temple, Pondicherry

Not far from Irumbai Shiva Temple stands another shrine that is equally famous, if not more โ€“ the Panchavati Anjaneya Temple. As the name indicates, it is a Hanuman temple in Pondicherry and houses a 32 feet tall idol of the presiding deity. Along with this gigantic idol, the splendid temple architecture draws a large […]

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Irumbai Shiva Temple, Pondicherry

Hailed as one of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalas, this ancient Shiva temple commands much respect from the devotees. It is counted among those few temples near Pondicherry where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of Mahakaleshwar. Believed to be built in the 7thย century by King Kulothungan III, one of the rulers from […]

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Sithananda Swamy Temple, Pondicherry

A prominent name in the Pondicherry temple list, Sithananda Swamy Temple isnโ€™t one of your regular shrines dedicated to the worship of celestial beings. Rather, it is built to honor the memory and teachings of a saint, Guru Sithananda Swamigal. In fact, it is the Jeevan Samadhi of the saint and dates back to the […]

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Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswar Temple, Pondicherry

Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswar Temple is also known as Villianur Temple. One of the famous temples around Pondicherry, this shrine is not just a religious destination but a major tourist attraction as well, thanks to its marvelous architecture. The presiding deity here is Lord Shiva, worshipped in the form of Thirukameswar (Shiva Linga). Gokilambal refers to […]

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Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry

The brightly paintedย gopuramย of this temple attracts instant attention of the visitors, but thereโ€™s more to Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple than its vibrant exterior and stunning architecture. Built more than 350 years ago, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and draws devotees from all over Pondicherry and beyond. One of the unique aspects of […]

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Sri Arasaleeswarar Temple, Puducherry

This temple has a small main tower (Rajagopuram) and a single corridor. It is east facing and is believed to have been built by the kings of Chalukyas.ย  Architecture Legend / Local stories The legend is that Sage Vamadeva visited many Shiva Sthalams seeking relief from a curse he had incurred. When he came to […]

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Sri Agastheeswarar Temple, Pondicherry

This temple is around 1500 years old and was built in the Chola period. โ€œKilliโ€ is the surname of Chola kings and there are historical references to kings from the Chola period like King Nedungkilli and King Killivalavan. It is possible that this placeโ€™s name โ€œKiliyanurโ€ might have been derived from its connection to the […]

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Sri Mahakaleswarar Temple, Puducherry

It is believed that this temple was built in the 7thย century by Chola King Kulothungan III. As per the inscriptions on the stone walls of the temple, the villageโ€™s name is mentioned as โ€œIruncheriโ€. Another reasoning behind the name Irumbai is that this place was once densely populated by Iluppai trees and so the village […]