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CHENNAI is situated on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India is the capital of the state of TAMIL NADU. The city is built-in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. It includes Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican Church.
Pondicherry a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state.
On arrival at Pondicherry Railway Station/ Airport from there, you will meet our representative and drive to Pondicherry Bus Station; The Manakula Vinayagar Temple is one of the famous ancient to Lord Ganesha and is a popular pilgrimage site in
Puducherry. Ganesha is locally known as Vellakkaran Pillai. The French Jesuits and missionaries tried to demolish the temple several times, but every time the local population saved the
temple. Pondicherry near the Bay of Bengal, the temple was known as Bhavaneshar Ganapathy, now called as Manakula Vinayagar. The temple is spread over with outer mandapam, raja gopuram, and outer enclosure. Measuring 18 feet in height, the gold plated kodikambam is a spectacular highlight of this temple. The walls of the temple depict various forms of the Ganesha with its locations. and timelines. Overnight Stay at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel proceeds, The idol of the Lord Ganesha stands here beautifully, facing towards the east, along with his consorts Buddhi and Siddhi. The idol rests on a golden chariot. Around 7.5 kilograms of gold is being used in the making of the chariot. Every year during Dussehra, this chariot is carried out for the procession. The temple also features a dancing Ganesh called Nathan Ganapathy. Ganesh Chaturthi is a very devotional festival celebrated in the temple with special pujas. Chaturthi days are a most celebrated festival in the temple. Overnight Stay at Hotel.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and start to drive to Pondicherry. Our representative will drop you at the airport/railway station to catch onwards your flight, train& return to home with sweet memories of the Chennai Holidays Tour.