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	=== Thollaikkathu Siddar<ref>http://www.manakulavinayagartemple.com/aboutus.htm</ref> ===		=== Thollaikkathu Siddar<ref>http://www.manakulavinayagartemple.com/aboutus.htm</ref> ===

	Nearly 300 years before a saint (referred as Siddar in Tamil language) standing ~~6ft~~ tall said to have got enlightenment from this deity and attained [[Samadhi]] in this temple. From then on people bring their new born here for worship before going to any other temple.		Nearly 300 years before a saint (referred as Siddar in Tamil language) standing 6 ft tall said to have got enlightenment from this deity and attained [[Samadhi]] in this temple. From then on people bring their new born here for worship before going to any other temple.

	== Scholar works about the temple ==		== Scholar works about the temple ==
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	# Also some 100 years back Puduvai Mahavidvan Sri P. A. Ponnuswamy has written "Manakula Vinayagar Nanmani Malai" for which Tamil teacher Sri Ellapillai has written a support poem "Vedapuriyil Vilangum Mankulthu Nathan".		# Also some 100 years back Puduvai Mahavidvan Sri P. A. Ponnuswamy has written "Manakula Vinayagar Nanmani Malai" for which Tamil teacher Sri Ellapillai has written a support poem "Vedapuriyil Vilangum Mankulthu Nathan".
	# Puduvai Nellithope Sri G. Ramanuja Chettiar has written and released in "Sri Manakula Vinayagar Parthigam".		# Puduvai Nellithope Sri G. Ramanuja Chettiar has written and released in "Sri Manakula Vinayagar Parthigam".
	# [[~~Subramania_Bharati~~\|Subramania Bharathi]] has sung about Manakula Vinayagar in "Vinayaga Naanmani Maalai"		# [[Subramania Bharati\|Subramania Bharathi]] has sung about Manakula Vinayagar in "Vinayaga Naanmani Maalai"

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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{{Short description|Hindu Temple in Tamil Nadu, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Refimprove|date=March 2016}}
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[[File:Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Near Pondicherry, 2010.jpg|thumb|300px|Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Near [[Pondicherry]], 2010]]

'''Manakula Vinayagar Temple''' is a [[Hindu]] temple in the [[Union Territory]] of [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]], India. Dedicated to the god [[Ganesha|Ganesa]], it is a popular pilgrimage site and tourist destination in Puducherry.<ref name="frommersindiap340">{{cite book|title=Frommer's India|page=340|first1=Pippa|last1=de Bruyn|first2=Keith|last2=Bain|first3=David|last3=Allardice|ISBN=978-0-470-55610-8|publisher=Frommer's|year=2010}}</ref> The temple is of considerable antiquity and predates French occupation of the territory. During the tenure of [[Joseph François Dupleix|Dupleix]], there were attempts to destroy the temple, but it was spared owing to strong protests from the Hindu population and the threat of [[British empire|British]] and [[Maratha empire|Maratha]] invasion of the territory.

==Location==
The Manakula Vinayagar Temple<ref>Newspaper:Deccan Chronicle, Author : Vandana Mohandas, Published Jun 28, 2019, 12:41 am IST, Updated Jun 28, 2019, 12:41 am IST, Article Title : Beach lover's paradise Link : https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/travel/280619/beach-lovers-paradise.html</ref> is one of the ancient temples in [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]], a Union Territory situated in the southern part of the Indian sub-continent. The temple is 400 meters West of the [[Bay of Bengal]], 165 km South of Chennai (Capital of Tamil Nadu State), 23 km of North of [[Cuddalore]] and 35 km East of [[Viluppuram]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. The main deity of this temple, "Manakula Vinayagar" (Pranavamurthy), is facing east. The temple was once bordered on the east side by Orlean Street (Now Manakula Vinayagar Koil Street), south by Jawaharlal Nehru Street, north by Law-de-Louristhon street and west by a canal running north–south.

Temple was renovated in 2015.<ref>Newspaper : The Hindu, Author : Mr.R.Sivaraman Published :MARCH 02, 2015 00:00 IST https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/manakula-vinayagar-temple-consecration/article6950519.ece</ref>

It is highly frequented by tourists, being just 10 minutes walk from the famous beach road facing the Promenade Beach of Pondicherry.

== Specialty ==
The Manakula Vinayagar Temple, in [[Puducherry (union territory)|Puducherry]], is a grand and beautiful temple, dedicated to the Hindu lord Ganesha. Puducherry might be a place full of churches but Manakula Vinayagar Temple is highly coveted among Hindu devotees and tourists, traveling from all parts of the country. Being more than 500 years old, it has an illustrious history and is one of the oldest temples in the region.

The temple derives its name from two Tamil words Manal meaning 'sand' and Kulam meaning 'pond near the sea'. The temple was known by the name Manal Kulathu Vinayagar earlier. A number of festivals and celebrations are conducted at the temple all throughout the year, yet Brahmothsavam, a 24-day long festival, is the most important one.

While we have not heard of a night shrine for [[Ganesha|Vinayaka]] in any temple, there is one in the Manakula Vinayagar temple. He stays here with his consorts. The idol taken to this shrine, called Palliarai, will have the feet part alone. Vinayaka on the Well: The stage (peetam) set for the God is in a well which many may not know. This may be a well or even a tank. A six-inch radius pit runs on the left side of the peetam, the depth of which could not be measured and it is always full.

==Golden Chariot==
The golden chariot was made purely on the basis of collection of donations from the devotees. The total weight of the gold used in this chariot is 7.5 kg with the estimate of around Rs.35 lakhs. The height & breadth of the chariot is 10 ft & 6 ft. The chariot was fully made up in teakwood covered by copper plates duly engraved with beautiful art works and the plates duly attached with golden rakes. At first the running of the said Golden Chariot was held on 05-10-2003 in a grand manner. At present most of the devotees are very much interested to fulfill their prayer by pulling the Golden chariot inside the temple on payment of fixed fees. Once in year i.e. on Vijayadhasami day the said Golden Chariot run outside of the temple i.e. only in the maada veedhis.

=== Thollaikkathu Siddar<ref>http://www.manakulavinayagartemple.com/aboutus.htm</ref> ===

Nearly 300 years before a saint (referred as Siddar in Tamil language) standing 6ft tall said to have got enlightenment from this deity and attained [[Samadhi]] in this temple. From then on people bring their new born here for worship before going to any other temple.

== Scholar works about the temple ==
# Mahan Vanna Sarabam Dhandapani Swamigal has sung Sthothira Parthigam on Lord Manakula Vinayaga Peruman.
# Sri V. M. Subramania Iyer has written "Puduvai Manakula Vinayagar Suprapatham."
# Also some 100 years back Puduvai Mahavidvan Sri P. A. Ponnuswamy has written "Manakula Vinayagar Nanmani Malai" for which Tamil teacher Sri Ellapillai has written a support poem "Vedapuriyil Vilangum Mankulthu Nathan".
# Puduvai Nellithope Sri G. Ramanuja Chettiar has written and released in "Sri Manakula Vinayagar Parthigam".
# [[Subramania_Bharati|Subramania Bharathi]] has sung about Manakula Vinayagar in "Vinayaga Naanmani Maalai"

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Pondicherry Manakula Vinayagar Temple.JPG|Gate leading into the Temple.
File:Pondicherry Manakula Vinayagar Temple elephant.JPG|The Temple elephant "Lakshmi", that gives blessings to visitors.
File:MVtemple.JPG|Part of the temple interior, showing many carved figures above a shrine.
File:Shops near manakula vinayagar temple.JPG|shops near manakula vinayagar temple
File:A devotee at manakula vinayagar temple.JPG|A devotee at manakula vinayagar temple
File:Devotee footwears stands at manakula vinayagar temple.JPG|devotee footwears stands are guarded safely until they complete the rituals in the temple at manakula vinayagar temple
File:Coconut breaking point at Manakula vinayagar temple.JPG|coconut breaking point at Manakula vinayagar temple
File:Manakula vinayagar temple north entrance.JPG|Manakula vinayagar temple north entrance
File:Spiritual shops at Manakula vinayagar temple.JPG|spiritual shops at Manakula vinayagar temple
File:Manakula Vinayagar temple south entrance.JPG|Manakula Vinayagar temple south entrance
File:Manakula Vinayagar Temple 1.JPG|Manakula Vinayagar Temple
File:Manakula Vinayagar Temple street name in french and tamil language.JPG|Manakula Vinayagar Temple street name in French and Tamil language
File:Mmexport1554260825685.jpg|Manakula Vinayagar Temple Urchavar - 1.
File:Mmexport1554260814858.jpg|Manakula Vinayagar Temple Urchavar - 2
File:Mmexport1554260820925.jpg|Manakula Vinayagar Temple Idols of Worship]
File:DSC 1218-EFFECTS.jpg|Tanjore Painting of Manakula Vinayagar
File:Elephant Lakshmi.jpg|Devotees with Elephant Lakshmi
File:Roof painting at the entrance of Manakula Vinayagar Temple.jpg|Temple Roof Top Painting
File:Festival Urchavar.jpg|Temple Festival of Manakula Vinayagar of Pondicherry
</gallery>

== Notes ==

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== External links ==
{{Commons category|Manakula Vinayagar Temple}}
* {{Official website|http://manakulavinayagartemple.com/}}

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