Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendar Modi
Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri N. Rangasamy
Lieutenant Governor Shri. K. Kailashnathan
Chief Secretary Dr. Sharat Chauhan, I.A.S.
Official Temple Directory

Sacred Temples of Puducherry

புதுச்சேரி அருள்மிகு திருத்தலங்களின் அதிகாரப்பூர்வ தகவல் தளம்

Discover centuries of divine heritage across the Union Territory. Explore comprehensive visiting hours, upcoming sacred festival calendars, architecture, and live GPS directions.

Featured Shrines in Puducherry

Click any temple card to view complete history, visiting hours, upcoming events & map directions.

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Puducherry (White Town)
Entry: Free
ஸ்ரீ மணக்குள விநாயகர் திருக்கோயில்

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Presiding Deity: Lord Bhuvaneswara Ganapathy

A sacred 500-year-old pilgrimage shrine featuring a golden tower (viman) and the world-famous 18-foot golden temple chariot.

Darshan Timings5:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Upcoming EventBrahmotsavam 10-Day Annual Utsavam
Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple
Puducherry (Thiruvalluvar Salai)
Entry: Free
ஸ்ரீ வேதபுரீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில்

Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple

Presiding Deity: Lord Shiva (Swayambhu Vedapureeswarar) & Goddess Tiripurasundari

Ancient 7th-century Chola era temple enshrining a self-manifested (Swayambhu) Shiva Lingam and sacred ties to Sage Agastya's Vedic school.

Darshan Timings6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Upcoming EventKarthigai Deepam Maha Jothi
Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple
Puducherry (M.G. Road)
Entry: Free
ஸ்ரீ வரதராஜப் பெருமாள் திருக்கோயில்

Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Presiding Deity: Lord Vishnu (Sri Varadaraja Perumal) & Goddess Perundevi Thayar

The oldest Vaishnavite temple in Puducherry, established in the 12th century with authentic Dravidian granite architecture and sacred Theertham tank.

Darshan Timings6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Upcoming EventVaikunta Ekadasi Sorga Vaasal Opening
Thirukaameeswarar Temple
Puducherry (Villianur)
Entry: Free
திருக்காமீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில் (வில்லியனூர்)

Thirukaameeswarar Temple

Presiding Deity: Lord Shiva (Thirukaameeswarar) & Goddess Kokilambal

A monumental 12th-century Chola heritage temple celebrated for its mammoth 15-meter temple chariot (Ther) and a 1-hectare sacred spring-fed tank.

Darshan Timings6:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Upcoming EventAnnual 15-Meter Temple Car (Ther) Festival