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Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry one day trip from Chennai with Lunch
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Reviewed 11 July 2022

This is a magnificent temple! It is an ancient temple that predates even the presence of French rule in Puducherry. Lord Ganesha is the main deity of the Mankula Vinayagar Temple. The presiding deity of the temple is seated on a Golden Chariot made from teak wood and adorned with gold rings, creating an intricate design on the chariot. 7.5 kilograms of gold are used to make the chariot In addition to Ganesha, the temple also houses the idols of several other important gods and goddesses such as Shri Krishna, Muruga, Shiva, Parvati, and many others. This temple is known for its beautiful wall paintings of Hindu mythological Gods and Goddesses. This temple is clean and well maintained. Other than that, there is also an elephant Lakshmi that blesses people with her trunk every day from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the evening. . As we travel through Tamil Nadu, this is our first stop as we travel south. No entry fee is charged for visitors to visit this temple. Timings for the temple are: 5:45 am - 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Date of experience: June 2022
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Reviewed 26 June 2022

A must visit place to Pondicherry . Beautiful place and lot of colors. DO visit is complete family .

Date of experience: June 2022
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Reviewed 20 June 2022

The Vinayagar Temple lies within the urban portion of Pondicherry and is surrounded by modernity, but is situated in a large premises and has a wonderful spiritual aura

Date of experience: June 2022
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Reviewed 9 June 2022

This was one of the most beautiful Temples we were shown on our tour . As it was our 1st visit to India it gave a great insight into Hindu worship. Very vibrant interior well worth the visit .

Date of experience: April 2022
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Reviewed 6 May 2022

Magnificent temple with beautiful wall paintings/murals of Hindu mythological Gods and Goddesses..!! An Elephant inside the temple is made to go around the sacred sanctum sanctorum every evening as a religious ritual , with hymns and religious music played by temple priests ... a treat to watch !!

Date of experience: April 2022
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