Sengazhuneer Amman Temple, Veerampattinam, Puducherry
Sengazhuneer
Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located at Veerampattinam in Ariyankuppam Commune in Union
Territory of Puducherry. This Temple is one of the oldest and powerful temple
in Puducherry. The Temple is famous for its Car Festival celebrated during Aadi
fifth Friday.
Legends
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The
Temple
The
temple is built with mandapam, Raja gopuram, Dwajasthambam, Hall outside the
temple. Presiding Deity is called as Sengazhuneer Amman. The idol of Ambica is
made of Devadharu wood. She is the family deity of the fisherman of this
region. Presiding Deity faces the sea while the other seven deities face the
north. The temple also houses Lord Shiva, Ganapathy and Murugan in the Temple
premises. The temple is located very closer to the beach and devotees who are
visiting the temple should visit the beach before they are entering in
the temples in Pondicherry.
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple
remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Festivals
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Prayers
Goddess
Sengazhuneer Amman responds to every prayer of the devotees, those with
impaired vision in particular. People also pray for children and weddings.
For desired results, they bath in the sea, offer abishekam and archanas to the
goddess. Devotees offer vastras to the goddess and contribute for temple
renovation.
Contact
Sengazhuneer
Amman Temple,
Veerampattinam,
Ariyankuppam,
Puducherry
– 605 007
Phone: +91 413 260 0052
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Ariyankuppam Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Ariyankuppam
New Bus Stop, 4 Kms from Chunnambar Boat House, 7 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand,
8 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 11 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 20 Kms
from Cuddalore and 153 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on
Puducherry to Cuddalore Route (NH 45A). The place is well connected to
Puducherry by means of Bus and Autos. If you are coming from Cuddalore or
Pondicherry by Bus, Tourists are advised to get down at Ariyankuppam Bus Stop
and take Auto from the Bus Stop to reach this place. There are also local
private and government buses goes very close to this Temple, but the frequency
is limited. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport
is located at Puducherry and Chennai.
Location
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