Location: Pondicherry
Top Things to do in Pondicherry
10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Pondicherry That You Shouldn't Miss
Pondicherry’s bougainvilleas, crumbling cathedrals and leafy boulevards might occasionally make you wonder if you’re in the south of France instead of a former French colony. But it's also unmistakably Indian, with colorful festivals, the famous monument of Aayi Mandapam, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Quiet beaches stretch north and south from town, good for swimming and sunrise strolls.
Restaurants in Pondicherry
1. Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,562 reviews
Reviewed By Jaykann - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Temple situated in middle of white town and nust to do in town. Gracious lord Ganesha island huge temple complex surrounded by. Beautiful golden chariot is there as well. They do have carnatic music concert in evenings during important festival dates. On average you can spend 45 minutes to one hour inside the temple. Plan in the evening as as temple glows with lights.
2. Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By MMTours777 - Vasai, India
If you are a Hindu and like visiting temples make sure you visit the temple for the wonderful idols of Lord Ganesha.
3. Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
The poojas (religious practices) in the temple are performed as per the rules in Sabarimala, the difference being that the Sabarimala temple is open only on specific days in a year, while Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple Pondicherry, Puduvai Sri Iyappa Seva Sangam temple is open to devotees throughout the year. * Women of all age groups being allowed into the Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple Pondicherry
4. Kanniga Parameswari Temple
5. ISKCON Pondicherry
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
6. Shri Siva Subramanya Swami Temple
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Sri Karaneswara Nataraja Temple
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4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By felt-cheated-again
A great place to visit, even if you are not particularly religious. A temple that looks more like an Egyptian pyramid with a traditional Nataraja idol worshipped in the traditional Tamil way.
8. Panchavati Anjaneya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Gosthala - Bangalore District, India
Tourism in Pondicherry majorly focuses on the beach, park, Vinayaka temple, Ashram and Auroville. Another unique spot that goes unnoticed and unidentified in the itinerary of the tourists is the Panchavati Anjaneya Temple. The temple is around 15 km from the beach and 7 km from Auroville. This temple of Lord Hanuman deserves a better exposure than it has right now. The large and rare majestic idol of Hanuman leaves the visitors in awe. Highly recommended pilgrimage centre for those planning to visit Pondicherry.
9. Gangaivaraga Natheeswarar Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Sri Kokilambika-Sri Kameeswarar Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
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