• Sri Gokilambal Thirukameshwara Temple (Villianur Temple):
Significance: Located in Villianur (a short drive from Pondicherry), this temple is famous for its annual Temple Car Festival (Ther Thiruvizha) in March/April, where a massive wooden chariot carrying the deity is pulled through the streets by devotees. It's a grand spectacle of devotion and community spirit.