About Kanniga Parameswari Temple

Temple’s Peculiarity:

This temple nestles in the MG Road at Pondicherry; it is a perfect blend of Dravidian and French architecture. Goddess Sakthi is the prime deity. It is a tranquil temple with excellent sculptures and artworks.

Festivals:

Mostly on Fridays, a lot of locals gather here to perform special Pooja, and during the Adi (August) month. Navratri is yet another famous festival in this temple, which includes: 

• Navratri
• Aadi Festival
• Diwali
• Pongal

Special Offerings:

People visit this temple to have a prosperous married life and a child boon. Devotees mostly offer lemon garland, vermilion, red saree, and turmeric to the Goddess.

Timings:

This temple is kept open from 6 am to 11 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Uniqueness:

This temple is an exemplar of Dravidian cum French architecture. The stainless glass paintings, intricate designs on the pillars are done in French style, the goddess shrine, sanctum sanctorum and the stupa are carved in the Dravidian way.

Address:

This antique temple is situated on MG Road in Pondicherry.

Temple's nearby:

There are a few temples around this temple, Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, and Chetty Pillayar Temple

Travel Mode:

By Bus: Buses from Chennai will take you to Pondicherry, from where you can take an auto rickshaw or taxi to reach this temple.

By Train: Pondicherry railway station is connected to all main cities in Tamil Nadu.

By Airport: The nearest International airport is in Chennai, and Pondicherry has a domestic airport.

Dress code:

The Kanniga Parameswari Temple does not require any specific dress code, but it is highly recommended to wear modest clothes with the shoulders and knees covered.