Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Puducherry – Prayers

Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Puducherry – Prayers

Vinayaka is the first deity worshipped in Hindu temples and families before taking up any work as he is the authority to check any obstacle that come in the way of our endeavors. No surprise that all men and women, school children especially during examination times throng his temple to draw inspiration and courage to proceed with their works. Marriage, child, launching a business, buying a new vehicle, and for every new or current endeavors, devotees seek his blessings. The speciality in the Manakula Vinayagar temple is that the devotees are not from the Hindu fold alone but from the Christian community too.

Those leaving Pondicherry, seek the blessings of Manakula Vinayakar for an incident free journey and successful completion of their job at the other end. The reputation of Manakula Vinayakar is surprisingly great. People generously place their offerings in the Hundi. It is noteworthy that U.S. citizens had offered a diamond crown to Vinayaka. He is internationally worshipped. Devotees perform abishek to the Lord in oil, fruit juices, honey, milk, curd, Swarna (gold) and with conch (Sankabishekam) and Kalasas (holy pots). Devotees also perform Wedding Festival to Vinayaka with silver chariot which they pull. Devotees also undertake to feed the visitors.