Location
Address: Sri Bhuvaneswari Amman Temple, rue bussy street (now bussy street / mg road), near bharathi park, puducherry – 605001, india
Coordinates: 11.9372° n, 79.8355° e
Located within the complex of Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple in the heart of puducherry’s white town
History And Significance
The Sri Bhuvaneswari Temple is believed to be several centuries old and forms a part of the Vedapureeswarar Temple Complex, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Temple is unique because it specifically enshrines Maa Bhuvaneswari, Who is worshipped here as The Empress Of The Universe, Presiding Over Space, Speech, And Manifestation.
The Temple was renovated during the french colonial period and maintains traditional tamil-dravidian architecture. As Maa Bhuvaneswari is rarely worshipped in a standalone Shrine across south india, this Temple holds immense significance for Her devotees and tantric practitioners.
Spiritual Importance
Maa Bhuvaneswari is known to:
- Remove limitations and grant vastness of vision
- Support seekers in manifesting spiritual truths into daily life
- Empower speech, clarity, and authority
- Govern the principle of “akasha” (ether), the subtlest of all elements
Special Pournami Pujas, Navaratri Alankarams, and mantra japa sessions are performed here.
Temple Features
- Main Deity: Maa Bhuvaneswari seated on a Lotus Throne with Four Arms, bearing the Noose, Goad, and bestowing Abhaya and Varada Mudras
- Sanctum: adorned with traditional lamps, garlands, and intricate carvings of cosmic symbols
- Connected Shrines: Lord Shiva (Vedapureeswarar), Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Durga
- Architecture: tamil-dravidian style with elegant gopuram (tower) and stone-carved pillars
How To Reach
- By air:
- Nearest airport: puducherry airport (domestic), ~6 km from the Temple
- chennai international airport: ~145 km (3–3.5 hours by road)
- By train:
- Puducherry railway station: ~2 km from the Temple
- Autos, cycle-rickshaws, and e-rickshaws are available for last-mile connectivity
- By road:
- Well connected via east coast road (ecr) and nh32 from chennai and cuddalore
- Buses from chennai, bangalore, and other south indian cities arrive at the central bus stand (~2.5 km from the Temple)
Best Time To Visit
- Navaratri: the Temple hosts nine nights of special Alankaras, mantra chanting, and cultural programs
- Pournami (full moon) days: monthly worship with homams and group chanting of the Sri Bhuvaneswari Stotra
- Fridays: special archana and kumkum abhisheka are performed