Kalatheeswarar Temple
Kalatheeswarar Temple – History, Timings, Seva Details, Darshan, Archana, Abhishekam, How to Reach, Booking
Kalatheeswarar History:
Kalatheeswarar Temple seated in Pondicherry dedicated to the deities Sri Kalatheeswarar, Sri Vardharaja Perumal and Sri Gnanambigai Amman, goddess Sri Devi and goddess Bhoodevi. The temple has an authentic Hindu style of architecture. The temple has a sacred tree which is known as the Vanni tree. The Rajagopuram of the temple measures about 75 feet high. One can easily reach this temple. This temple is the temple which is one among them where the idols of both Lord Shiva and Lord Perumal together. There are only seven places in India where both the deities are located at the same place.
Kalatheeswarar Temple Timings:
Opening Timings of the Temple | 6.00 am |
Closing Timings of the Temple | 9.30 pm |
Kalatheeswarar Darshan Timings:
Morning | 6.30 am to 11.00 am |
Evening | 4.00 pm to 10.30 pm |
Kalatheeswarar Pooja Timings:
Morning Pooja | 7.00 am to 10.30 am |
Evening Pooja | 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm |
Note: Prarthana Sthalam – Raghu Kedhu Parikrama |
Kalatheeswarar Abhishekam Details:
Abhishekam | Price |
Sivan and Ambal Abhishekam | Rs 2,000/- (Morning & Evening) |
Vinayagar Abhishekam | Rs 1,500/- (Morning at 8.00 am) |
Murugan Abhishekam | Rs 1,500/- (Morning at 8.00 am) |
Agathiyar Abhishekam | Rs 1,500/- (Morning at 8.00 am) |
Prathosham | Rs 8,000/- (Evening) |
Prathosham includes – Abhishekam, Prasadam, Garland & Temple Fee |
Kalatheeswarar Festivals in the Temple
- Sivan Brahmotsavam
- Perumal Brahmotsavam
- New Year
- Pavithra Urchavam
- Aaruthra Urchavam
Kalatheeswarar Temple Location:
106, Mission Street, Puducherry – 605001
Accommodation Near The Kalatheeswarar Temple:
Available
Parking at the Temple:
Available
Nearby Restaurants to the Temple:
- Cafe des Arts
- Cafe Xtasi
- La Pasta World Ethnic Italian Restaurant
- Nem Farm Fresh
- New Banana Cafe & Restaurant
- Surguru Spot Restaurant
- Villa Shanti
How to Reach Pondicherry?
By Airport:
Pondicherry Airport is the nearest Airport which is 4.7 km away from the temple
By Railway Station:
Pondicherry Railway Station is the nearest Railway Station which is 1.2 km away
By Road:
Pondicherry is well connected with other major cities
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