Karaikal Ammayar Temple, Hindu temple in Karaikal, Puducherry, India.
The Karaikal Ammayar Temple features stone carvings and sculptures depicting deities of the Shaiva tradition throughout its architectural structure.
The temple commemorates Punithavathi, who transformed from Sumathi into Karaikal Ammayar through her devotion to Lord Shiva over 500 years ago.
The Mangani Tirunal festival in the Tamil month of Aani involves devotees offering curd rice and mangoes during full moon celebrations.
The temple maintains daily operating hours from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM and stands one kilometer from the Karaikal bus terminal.
During specific ceremonies, the temple remains in darkness except for two torches illuminating the statues of Lord Shiva and Karaikal Ammayar.
Location: Puducherry
GPS coordinates: 10.92380,79.83220
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:46
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