Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Hindu temple in Puducherry, India.
The temple displays intricate stone carvings on its exterior walls and contains numerous colorful frescoes depicting stories from Hindu mythology inside its chambers.
The temple existed before the French arrival in Puducherry in 1666, with its name deriving from a sandy pond that was originally located near the structure.
During the Vinayaka Chaturthi festival, devotees participate in processions featuring a golden chariot weighing 7.5 kilograms through the streets of Puducherry.
The temple opens daily from early morning until noon and reopens in the evening, with visitors required to remove shoes before entering the premises.
The temple maintains an elephant named Lakshmi who interacts with visitors and offers blessings by extending her trunk over their heads.
Location: Puducherry
Website: http://manakulavinayagartemple.com
GPS coordinates: 11.93569,79.83361
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:29
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