{"id":842,"date":"2025-12-01T05:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.driverindiatour.com\/blog-details\/?p=842"},"modified":"2026-02-10T06:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:00:18","slug":"top-5-temples-and-places-to-visit-in-pondicherry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.driverindiatour.com\/blog-details\/top-5-temples-and-places-to-visit-in-pondicherry\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Temples and places to Visit in Pondicherry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"842\" class=\"elementor elementor-842\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6e6d64 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6e6d64\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda41cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dda41cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the temples that reveal <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.driverindiatour.com\/destination\/puducherry\">Pondicherry<\/a><\/strong><\/span> most people never take the time to discover. Most of the travellers miss the<b> places to visit in Pondicherry<\/b>, which takes them on a spiritual journey. The Union Territory has much more than cafes and French balconies. The real heart of the city beats inside its temples. Some temples can be found between narrow lanes, some at the sunrise point, and some temples hold stories that have been whispered for generations. So if you have ever wondered that you need to stop, breathe and reconnect, then you will find your answers in these temples.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each city, state and union territory has a history that stretches far beyond what guidebooks mention. And when you step into them, you don\u2019t just see architecture. You feel something older, something grounding.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Our Latest Blog<\/strong><i> &#8211;<\/i><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.driverindiatour.com\/tour-packages\"> <i>India Tour Packages<\/i><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3585626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3585626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 Must-Visit Temples and  places to visit in Pondicherry<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b5527a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b5527a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Pondicherry is a city that has a rich history and culture, as indicated by the top 5 temples in the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490bdaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"490bdaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Sri Manakalavinayagar Temple<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54a2692 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54a2692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common temple in Pondicherry and one of the most important landmarks which surrounds the French quarter is the <b>Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple<\/b>. The temple is <b>dedicated to Lord Ganesha<\/b>, and the temple has a long history that is centuries old, bright sculptures, and a constant flow of worshipers. You will find the colourful gopuram, well-hewn shapes of Ganesha and a calm interior sanctum where rituals are conducted all day long.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinayagar Chaturthi is particularly a colourful time in the temple. You do not have to be a highly spiritual person, but the ambience, the history, and the cosiness of the place make it an essential visit.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Nearby attractions:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Promenade Beach<\/li><li>Sri Aurobindo Ashram<\/li><li>Boutiques and White Town cafes<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c7f36e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c7f36e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Vedapureeswarar Temple<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0052a8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0052a8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the <b>oldest temples<\/b> in the city is the <b>Vedapureeswarar Temple<\/b>, which is dedicated to <b>Lord Shiva<\/b>. The temple is constructed in the traditional Dravidian architectural style and presents high gopurams, elaborate stone carving and a serene courtyard where many people have been known to spend some of their time in silent contemplation. It is an excellent temple in terms of valuing history and art.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its quietness renders it ideal in the morning. It does not matter whether you are interested in spiritual practices or just want to learn more about heritage buildings; this temple brings depth to your tour.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Nearby attractions:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Local craft shops<\/li><li>Traditional sweet stores<\/li><li>Heritage markets<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e95803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e95803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Kamakshi Amman Temple<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc2579e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc2579e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Kamakshi Amman Temple<\/b> is a temple that is dedicated to the <b>goddess Durga<\/b> and is associated with a strong spiritual force. The gopuram and inner sanctum of the temple are very much southern-based. A large number of adherents visit this as one of the most prominent <b>places to visit in Pondicherry <\/b>in order to get blessings touching on power, protection, and luck.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During seasons such as Navaratri, the temple is extremely colourful with music, lights and devotional meetings. It is a peaceful but cheerful location even during off-season festivals.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Nearby attractions:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Old Heritage Town<\/li><li>Local textile shops<\/li><li>Vegetarian restaurants in South India<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f64546 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f64546\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Kanniga Parameswari Temple<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aba458a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aba458a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the temples in Pondicherry that is most architecturally interesting and is devoted to <b>Goddess Shakti<\/b> is <b>Kanniga Parameswari Temple<\/b>. It has a mixture of Dravidian and French designs and this is a visual difference from other temples in the area.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interior is relaxing and friendly. It is popular with tourists who like exploring the minor temples that are of special character. The temple is in good condition, it is accessible and surrounded by small local shops.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Nearby attractions:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Mission Street shopping area<\/li><li>Kalki Street and Nehru Street shopping lanes<\/li><li>Local eateries<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63de1a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63de1a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Varadharaja Perumal Temple<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-596a61a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"596a61a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <b>Varadharaja Perumal Temple<\/b> is a Vaishnavite temple which is also considered as one of the best <b>places to visit in Pondicherry<\/b> that is dedicated to <b>Lord Vishnu<\/b>. The god, Varadharaja Perumal, is said to be a blessing to the worshippers, who receive peace and prosperity. Pillars, gopuram, and traditional carvings of the temple have centuries of worship and mastery of architectural art.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rituals in the evening are very beautiful here. Lamps have been lit, the air is filled with chants, and the temple is ages old. This temple is a good, real ground experience, in case you are touring the cultural identities of Pondicherry.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Nearby attractions:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Local flower markets<\/li><li>Heritage streets<\/li><li>The classic South Indian snack shops<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-117f65e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"117f65e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Temple Timings and Dress Codes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dffd50b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dffd50b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Common timings:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Morning: 6 AM \u2013 12 PM<\/li><li>Evening: 4 PM \u2013 9 PM<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i>These are a bit different in accordance with the temple and the day of festivals.<\/i><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>What to wear:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Comfortable cotton clothes<\/li><li>Shoulder and knee covering outfits<\/li><li>Do not wear shorts in the temple<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modest dressing is valued and helps you fit in with the local culture respectfully.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Etiquette Tips:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Take off your shoes at the door of the temple or at a place where shoes are kept<\/li><li>Keep quiet within the inner spaces<\/li><li>Photography is normally confined within the sanctum<\/li><li>During rituals, stand aside if uncertain of where to sit or wait<\/li><li>Take local queues in darshan<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such minor details help respect local traditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d889f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d889f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Reach the Temples<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6465ca5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6465ca5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pondicherry is small and easy to travel in.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>From the Railway Station:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>The five temples are all within 10\u201320 minutes using auto or taxi<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Local transport options:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Auto-rickshaws<\/li><li>Rental scooters<\/li><li>Heritage town bicycles<\/li><li>Pedestrian paths of temples around White Town<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple and a few others can be walked easily if you are staying around Beach Road or White Town.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acce523 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"acce523\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Have a Good Temple Experience<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e2dfca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e2dfca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Go in the morning to have the most serene setting<\/li><li>Bring a bottle of water and light clothes<\/li><li>During festivals, expect crowds and plan accordingly<\/li><li>Have coins or notes for offerings<\/li><li>Avoid carrying bigger bags, as some temples do not allow them<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a99732b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a99732b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Temple Itinerary in a Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b56a0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b56a0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see all five temples in one day without hastening, follow this order:<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Morning:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple<\/li><li>Varadharaja Perumal Temple<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Afternoon:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Vedapureeswarar Temple<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><b>Evening:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li>Kamakshi Amman Temple<\/li><li>Kanniga Parameswari Temple<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This order makes travelling easy and the timetable flexible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fc4d51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fc4d51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2819ac8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2819ac8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temples of Pondicherry have more to offer than buildings and ceremonies. They are the spiritual support and the richness of the culture of the city. Every temple presents a new aspect of the area, be it the bustling vitality of Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple or the old tranquillity of Vedapureeswarar Temple. Visiting them provides better insight into Pondicherry, its people, traditions, and heritage.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When planning a worthwhile trip, these 5 temples should be included in your list of <b>places to visit in Pondicherry<\/b>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.driverindiatour.com\/\">Driver India Private Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/span> provides more options to explore Pondicherry in a friendly budget.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><strong>Our Relevant Blog<\/strong> &#8211; <\/i><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.driverindiatour.com\/blog-details\/best-family-vacation-spots-on-a-budget\"><i>best family vacation spots<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aec698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0aec698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a09712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"4a09712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7760\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7760\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 1. What is the most renowned temple of Pondicherry? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7760\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bd3ee9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bd3ee9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6739986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6739986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most popular and visited is the Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7761\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7761\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 2. Can one take photographs in temples? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7761\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95a4f58 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"95a4f58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe7f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fe7f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is okay to take photographs outside, but most temples ban photography inside the sanctum.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7762\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7762\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 3. Are there any entry fees in the temples? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7762\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1393bb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1393bb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c7d242 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c7d242\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, none of the listed temples charge an entry fee.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7763\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7763\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 4. Is it possible to see all five temples in a day? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7763\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3883b39 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3883b39\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-077b228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"077b228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, they are not far apart and can be toured in one day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7764\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7764\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> 5. When is the most appropriate time to visit the temples in Pondicherry? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7764\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79be618 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"79be618\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd9885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fd9885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The best experience is in the mornings and evenings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are the temples that reveal Pondicherry most people never take the time to discover. Most of the travellers miss the places to visit in Pondicherry, which takes them on a spiritual journey. The Union Territory has much more than cafes and French balconies. The real heart of the city beats inside its temples. 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