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SRI KAMAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE

Pondicherry, India

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Goddess

The main deity of this temple is Goddess Kamakshi Amman who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38 °C during day and 25 °C during night)Average - May (36 °C during the day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (28 °C during day and 19 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Thavalakuppam Bus Stand
3 KM 918220700400
Puducherry Railway Station
2 KM 139
Puducherry Airport
5 KM 914132255506

Architecture

The temple is famed for its magnificent construction which is a fine exemplar of Tamil architectural design. Besides, the interior of the temple gets decorated during a special event or festival. Whereas, the exterior walls are dark in rust and dark. However, the gopuram at the entrance of the temple includes various decorative reliefs. Inside the temple, there present the idols of the deities that are believed to be old than the temple. Also, the pillars and the carved pillars add extra beauty to the temple attraction.

History

The temple is believed to be built more than 500 years ago.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI KAMAKSHI AMMAN TEMPLE

Pondicherry, India

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