spiritual
Manakula Vinayagar Temple
300-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, known for its elephant Lakshmi.
heritage
Mahakavi Bharathiyar Memorial Centre
Museum in the former home of renowned writer & activist Mahakavi Bharathiyar, featuring historical artifacts & more.
A compact cultural stop honouring the Tamil poet — combine with White Town cafés and the heritage library on a slow town day.
Routing tip. Give this stop enough buffer for photos, tickets, and slower groups.
AddressNo.20, Eswaran Dharmaraja Kovil St, Viratipatu, Heritage Town, Puducherry, 605001, India
Hours todayMonday: Closed
All opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:40 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:20 PM
- Wednesday: 9:40 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:20 PM
- Thursday: 9:40 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:20 PM
- Friday: 9:40 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:20 PM
- Saturday: 9:40 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:20 PM
- Sunday: 9:40 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:20 PM
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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