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Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple

Manakula Vinyanagar, Pondicherry, India
+91 413 2336544
Ranked #1 of 11 attractions in Pondicherry
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Chennai
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

We always visit this temple whenever we visit Pondicherry. It is a small, nice temple close to the ashram. Well maintained. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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The various forms of Ganapathi embedded on the walls are just marvelous. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I always visit the temple as it is very close to ashram. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Nice energy in this temple. Very interesting paintings of Ganesh as well as friezes on the ceiling. You're rushed through the regular darshan queue, but it's still nice. Those paying Rs10 to skip the line looked like they got marginally more time in front of the deity. For non-Hindus visiting Pondy it's probably a good introduction to what takes place... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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Small temple of lord Ganesh. Located on the next street to the famous Aurabindo ashram. Well maintained. Greeting elephant at the entrance is an attraction to children and foreign tourists . More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

franch style architecture very nice, white city in beach side........couple like more.. every thing is near by near. you go beach you seen all site seeing. Shopping experience very nice. sply sunday shopping bazar very good and cheap More

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Jasper, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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I came across the Vanayagar Temple on Manakula by accident, well, an elephant lead me to it. But then I came back every day that I could. The whole experience - from the inner aspects of the temple, the Hindu carvings, the colour, the barefoot people going in for prayer, , to the vendors outside, the man running a shoe... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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Lovely temple where you can be blessed by Lakshmi the elephant More

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Bangalore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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This temple is located one block off the Arobindo Ashram. You have to take the road behind the footware stall of the ashram, it's a walk of about 100 meters. It's better to park near the Ashram as the temple road is always jam packed, making parking difficult there. The temple is airconditioned. It's a nice place to pray and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The place was nice and clean and you could worship the lord peacefully More

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