Monday, August 27, 2018

Sivasailanathar Temple, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry

Sivasailanathar Temple, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry
Sivasailanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Manaveli in Ariyankuppam Commune in Union Territory of Puducherry. Presiding Deity is called as Sivasailanathar and Mother is called as Thiripurasundari. Maha Nandhi in this Temple is the biggest Nandhi all over Pondicherry. There is a Flag Staff made from single stone found facing the sanctum. There are shrines for Ganesha, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai, 63 Nayanmars, Nalvars, a Lingam with small Nandhi, Vinayaga, Naga Idols in the Temple premises. Paintings depicting the life story of Nayanmars can be found in the Mandapam.



The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Ariyankuppam Bus Stop, 1.5 Kms from Ariyankuppam New Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Chunnambar Boat House, 6 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 10 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 19 Kms from Cuddalore and 152 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 spot, but the frequency is limited. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.



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