Kanniga Parameswari Temple
Puducherry, Puducherry · Goddess Kanniga Parameswari · Devi Temple
Tamil-style Devi shrine with colonial architectural notes in Puducherry Tourism’s spiritual destinations FAQ.
Kanniga Parameswari Temple is named in Puducherry Tourism’s official FAQ on spiritual destinations as one of Pondicherry’s notable temples built in traditional Tamil style while incorporating elements of colonial influence — a distinct profile among the French Quarter’s Hindu shrines.
History
The tourism FAQ groups Kanniga Parameswari with Manakula Vinayagar as examples of Tamil temple architecture in Puducherry town, contrasting them with the city’s prominent churches and mosques listed in the same spiritual-destinations answer.
Good to know
Listed in Puducherry Tourism FAQ spiritual destinations for Pondicherry town
Described as Tamil-style with colonial architectural elements
Getting there
Puducherry town; nearest airport Puducherry (wider connections via Chennai ~135 km per tourism FAQ). Nearest railhead: Puducherry Junction.
Best time to visit: Nov – Feb