Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Puducherry
Manakula Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha in the Union Territory of Puducherry, India. It is a popular pilgrimage site and tourist destination in Puducherry. The temple is of considerable antiquity and predates French occupation of the territory. During the tenure of Dupleix, there were attempts to destroy the temple, but it was spared owing to strong protests from the Hindu population and the threat of British and Maratha invasion of the territory. This is the richest temple in Puducherry.
Legends
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History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 05.45 am to 12.30 pm and 04.00 pm to 09.30 pm.
Pooja Timings
· Nadai Thirapu - 5.45 AM
· Kalasanthi (Morning) Abishekam - 6.30 AM
· Theeparathanai - 7.30 AM
· Uchikalam - 11.00 AM
· Nadai Sathal - 12.30 PM
· Nadai Thirapu - 4.00 PM
· Saiyangalam (Evening) Abishekam - 4.30 PM
· Theeparathanai - 5.30 PM
· Arthajama Pooja - 9.00 PM
· Nadai Sathal - 9.30 PM
· Spadigalingam Pooja - Daily 11 AM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday Uchikala Poojai will start from 12.00 Noon to 1.00 PM with Maha Theeparathanai.
Festivals
Ganesh Chaturthi is very devotionally celebrated in the temple with abishekam and special pujas. The crowd on the English New Year Day would be too huge. On the day, devotees are very particular to have his darshan before their other routines. 25-day Brahmmotsavam in the month of Avani (August-September), 10-day Pavithra Utsavam, monthly Chaturthi days (fourth day from New moon or full moon day) are the festive days in the temple. Deepavali, Pongal festivals are also observed with special poojas.
Literary Mention
1. Mahan Vanna Sarabam Dhandapani Swamigal has sung Sthothira Pathigam on Lord Manakula Vinayaga Peruman.
2. Sri V. M. Subramania Iyer has written “Puduvai Manakula Vinayagar Suprapatham”.
3. Also some 100 years back Puduvai Mahavidvan Sri P. A. Ponnuswamy has written “Manakula Vinayagar Nanmani Malai” for which Tamil teacher Sri Ellapillai has written a support poem “Vedapuriyil Vilangum Mankulthu Nathan”.
4. Puduvai Nellithope Sri G. Ramanuja Chettiar has written and released in “Sri Manakula Vinayagar Pathigam”
5. Subramania Bharathi has sung about Manakula Vinayagar in "Vinayaga Nanmani Maalai"
Prayers
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Contact
Manakula Vinayagar Temple,
Manakula Vinayagar Koil Street,
Pondicherry – 605 001
Phone: +91 413 233 6544
Connectivity
The Temple is situated in the heart of Puducherry Town. The Temple is located at about 100 meters from Aurobindo Ashram Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Devotee can get down at Aurobindo Ashram Bus Stop. The Temple is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.
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