Manakula Vinayagar Temple

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Manakula Vinyanagar is situated at , Pondicherry, India. Edit

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Manakula Vinayagar Temple one of the most ancient temples in Pondicherry, its origin dates back to centuries ago, even before the French settlement. Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, this temple is a must visit for anyone visiting Pondicherry. The temple took its name from Tamil words Manal meaning sand and Kulam which stands for pond near the sea. Initially, the temple premises were full of sand around the ponds and hence the name. Earlier, the temple was known as Bhuvaneshar Ganapathy as it is devoted to one of 16 forms of Lord Ganesha. Apart from the regular festivals, the temple also celebrates Brahmothsavam, which is the largest festival dedicated to Lord Manakula Vinayagar every year during the months of August and September. The 24-day festival draws a lot of visitors who want to celebrate this festival with much pomp and grandeur.

Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry

HistoryEdit

Manakula Vinayagar Temple was in existence before the French came and settled in Pondicherry i.e. before 1666. According to mythology, Lord Ganesha is named in 16 types based on his various forms out which this God facing the east cost near Bay of Bengal it has been named as Bhuvaneshar Ganapathy, now called as Manakula Vinayagar.

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5:45 AM – 12:30 PM.
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Minimun 30 Minute.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Puducherry is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Puducherry by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : There are several buses that ply frequently from Chennai, Thanjaur, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Madurai to Pondicherry. Both private and state-owned buses are available. The bus fare will depend upon the distance covered.

Train : The nearest rail station from Pondicherry is Villupuram, which is about 35 kilometres away from the town. The railhead is well-connected to cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Trivandrum.

Air : The nearest airport is Chennai International airport for travelers who are pondering the question how to reach Pondicherry. This airport is located almost 135 km away. Chennai city is well linked to all airports all over the country.

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