Pondicherry and its surroundings host more than 350 temples, 75 of which are dedicated to Vinayakar.

The Varadaraja Temple and Villenour's Thyirukameswarar Temple both date to the 12th century. Inscriptions found in the former relate the existence of a Sanskrit College in Pondicherry.

The Car Festival of Thirukameswarar Temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every year



Other celebrated temples are: Manakula Vinayakar temple, Tiruvandar Siva temple, Chengazhunir Amman temple and the Bahur temple of Srimoolanathar.



Shiva, the Lord of the Universe Manakula Vinayagar Temple Ganesh Temple: The elephant's blessings.

Krishna's Butter Ball Aayi Mandapam Of Temples and Gods