KANNIGA PARAMESWARI TEMPLE - Hindu temple in Puducherry - Pondicherry, India

If you think that it's just the town of Auroville where you can head out in Pondicherry for that enduring spiritual experience, think again! Kanniga Parameswari Temple is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Pondicherry because of the high sacred significance the temple has in the hearts of devotees. On M.G. Road, the Kanniga Parameswari Temple is devoted to Goddess Shakti - the goddess of power in Hindu Mythology. Goddess Shakti is the manifestation Goddess Durga who is counted amongst the prime deities of Pondicherry. Besides the significance, the temple is also known for its unique architecture which boasts a perfect blend of both traditional Deccan architecture of India and French style of design. The temple is unique in its with the traditional Deccan architecture of India. It is very near to Vedapureeswarar Temple & Varadaraja Perumal Temple. The interior ceiling of the sanctum is designed in the traditional style of the Tamil architecture and contains motifs on the granite pillars. The construction stands on monolithic pillars that represent the architecture of Europe. The walls of the temple are arched and are ornamented and beautified with angels and heavenly creatures designed on them. These along with the stained glass panes are archetypes of French places of worship. Other than the main sanctum sanctorum, most of the temple structure is designed in French architectural style. Must have darshan when visiting Pondicherry.

Beautiful Amman temple in MG Street corner. There are story telling statutes inside the temple in glass boxes.

Nice French and indian style temple. It is a private temple. So it opens late in the evening at 6pm

In this temple, most of the people doesn't know they have marriage hall with dinning table with 300 capacity

Very close to vedapureeswarar temple and varada raja perumal temples. Very peaceful

Visited temple on UGADI day and had chedu pachhadi.... It was blissful experience

KANNIGA PARAMESWARI TEMPLE The temple is unique in its architecture as it blends the style of the French with the traditional Deccan architecture of India. The temple of Kanniga Parameswari is dedicated to the Goddess Shakti who is the representative deity of power in Hindu mythology. Shakti is another form of the powerful Goddess Kali who is one of the popular deities worshiped in Pondicherry and also in the whole country. The monumental structure of the temple is a blend of French and Tamil architectural styles. The interior ceiling of the sanctum is designed in the traditional style of the Tamil architecture and contains motifs on the granite pillars. The construction stands on monolithic pillars that represent the architecture of Europe. The walls of the temple are arched and are ornamented and beautified with angels and heavenly creatures designed on them. These along with the stained glass panes are archetypes of French places of worship. Other than the main sanctum sanctorum, most of the temple structure is designed in French architectural style. Devotees and pilgrims from all over the country gather to offer their prayers and seek the blessings of the presiding deity of the temple. Hindu marriages are also conducted in the temple premises. The Kanniga Parameswari Temple still retains the magnificence and uniqueness that was present when the temple was initially constructed ages ago.

Small and nice temple. You feel very much divinity after visiting the temple. Goddess was made ready with the alankaram and its was very nice.