Vedapureswarar Temple

Vedhapureeswarar Temple is located at a central place on the crossroad of Iswaran Koil Street and MG Road. It is a beautiful temple where devotees of lord Shiva come here to offer prayer to the deity. The temple was constructed during 18th century and is very famous for its stone inscriptions and a swayambhulinga. Pondicherry occupies a significant place among the religious places of India. There are nearly 350 temples in Pondicherry and also in the adjoining areas.

The temple was in a dilapidated condition but the concerned authorities took care of it and it was renovated and is properly maintained. The temple is also famous by the name of Eashwaran koil. A marvelous swayambhu lingam is placed in the temple, which faces east direction. The rajagopuram of Vedhapureeswarar Temple is decorated with a lot of sculptural relief. The architecture of the temple is very similar to most of the temples of Southern India. It also has altars for Lord Murugan, Lord Vinayaka and the 63 Nayanmars. The presiding deities of the temple are Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Thirupurasundari. The region was very famous during the ancient period among the scholars and disciples engrossed in the study of Vedas. v One of the striking features of the architecture of Vedhapureeswarar Temple is the brightly colored gopuram or tower. The temple is open to the devotees from 6 am to 12 in the noon and from 4.00 pm to 9.30 pm. Vedhapureeswarar Temple in Pondicherry has a huge sculpture of Nandi, 'vahana' of Lord Shiva according to Hindu mythology.