The Spiritual Heart of Puducherry: Kanniga Parameswari Temple

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Pondicherry Railway Station, exit the station and head southeast on Kamaraj Road. Continue straight until you reach the roundabout at Mahatma Gandhi Road. Take the first exit onto Mahatma Gandhi Road. After walking for about 1.5 kilometers, you will see Kamatchi Amman Kovil Street on your right. Turn right onto Kamatchi Amman Kovil Street, and the KANNIGA PARAMESWARI TEMPLE will be located at the corner.

• Walking

  From the Promenade Beach, head towards Goubert Avenue and walk along the beachfront road. Continue walking until you reach the roundabout at Mahatma Gandhi Road. Take the exit onto Mahatma Gandhi Road and walk straight for about 1 kilometer. Look for Kamatchi Amman Kovil Street on your left. Turn left, and the KANNIGA PARAMESWARI TEMPLE will be at the intersection.

• Cycling

  If you are renting a bicycle, start from the Aurobindo Ashram and head south on Rue de l'Ancien Commisariat. Continue onto Rue de la Marine until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Mahatma Gandhi Road and cycle straight for about 1 kilometer. Keep an eye out for Kamatchi Amman Kovil Street on your left. Turn left, and you will find KANNIGA PARAMESWARI TEMPLE at the corner.

• Auto-rickshaw

  If you prefer to take an auto-rickshaw, simply tell the driver to take you to KANNIGA PARAMESWARI TEMPLE, located at Kamatchi Amman Kovil Street, Corner, Mahatma Gandhi Rd. It is a well-known location, and drivers are familiar with it. The journey from central Pondicherry should take approximately 10-15 minutes depending on traffic.