Panchavati Anjaneya

Temple’s Peculiarity:

This famous Anjaneya temple is situated 12 km away from Pondicherry. This temple beams with the pride as it has the world’s second largest Anjaneya effigy in the world.

Festivals:

This temple is mostly crowded during Saturdays; some of the important festivals celebrated here are Krishna Jayanthi, and Vaikunta Ekadasi.

Special Offering:

Devotees offer Beetle garland, butter and clothes to Anjaneya. They also prepare vada garland for the Lord later they distribute it to the poor people.

Timings:

The temple is kept open from 7 am to 11 am then from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Uniqueness:

People suffering from incurable diseases and ceaseless struggles are advised to visit this temple for six consecutive Saturdays and chant the mantra of Jai Ram 108 times; they are also given a spiritual armlet.

Address:

This stunning temple sprawls across 12 acre land on Pondicherry- Tindivanam road.

Nearby Temples:

Irumbi Shiva Temple is located a few kilometres away from Panchavati temple and so you can visit it on your way back.

Travel Mode

Bus:

Busses from all major cities will connect you to Pondicherry. There are local busses from Pondicherry bus stand to this temple.

Train:

There are trains from Chennai to Pondicherry.

Airport:

Chennai airport is the nearest airport to Pondicherry.