I visited this temple with my family. An elephant was standing at the entrance of the temple showering blessings on the disciples. I too stood in front of the elephant and took blessings from the elephant as my brother clicked my pics.

Remarkable temple of elephant god, Ganesh. Well maintained temple at a peaceful corner on Nehru Street, Pondicherry.

I have visited many Ganesh Temples in India but this was the only one where the temple is centrally air-conditioned. Very small temple & hardly takes 30 min for darsanam. The elephant is present on particular days and normally people take blessings. Opposite the temple, you find many shops selling gift items and ganesh statues which are on the higher... More

I'm somewhat confused by other reviews, because this temple, next to the Arobindo Ashram was, according to our guide, built in 1975, with much of the funds provided by the Ashram. The temple is dedicated to Ganesh and is a very interesting modern temple to see, and contrast with the classic temples. In particular, it was heartening to see that... More

Disclaimer... I am not a devotee of any deity either Eastern or Western so my visit was purely as a curious tourist. The temple was surrounded by the expected souvenir stands and beggers, and is in a reasonably quiet part of town, close to a neat little park and within site of the beach. Actually quite a peaceful spot. No... More

A pleasent & peaceful temple very near to the beach in Pondichery. Powerful God. Vinayagar is the main deity here.

I found this temple hugely depressing. The day I visited it the elephant was encased in a tiny chamber deep inside the temple (not outside at all) with only a small space for his/her trunk to access the heads of devotees who were in a long queue - I went by the temple 5 or 6 times during my stay... More

This is an incredible temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh. The walls contain images of Ganesh in all his manifestations. No photos allowed.

Last year when i visited this temple, the resident Elephant "god" was ill. She almost died. This year she was back and was actively meeting visitors and blessing everyone who gives a rupee or 2 in her trunk.