About Ekambaresvara Temple
Ekambaresvara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Settur village in the Villianur area of Puducherry, India. Known locally as Ekambareswarar Temple, it serves as a community place of worship for residents of Settur and surrounding villages. The temple features a Shiva lingam as the presiding deity and reflects South Indian temple architectural traditions. It is a quiet, local religious site rather than a major tourist complex.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, local South Indian Shiva temple in a village setting in Settur, Puducherry. The premises typically include a sanctum with the Shiva lingam, modest temple structures and an open courtyard used for daily worship. The surroundings are residential and rural, with a calm devotional atmosphere. Visitors can observe daily pujas, offer prayers and view traditional temple architecture on a small scale.
Key highlights
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Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as Ekambaresvara
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Located in Settur village, Villianur Commune, Puducherry
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Presiding deity in the form of Shiva lingam
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Example of local South Indian temple architecture and traditions
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Active community worship centre for daily prayers and festivals
Culture & Context
The temple is culturally significant as a Shaivite place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva as Ekambaresvara. It serves the religious needs of the local community in Settur and observes traditional Hindu rituals, daily pujas and annual festivals such as Maha Shivaratri.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Puducherry Airport; Chennai International Airport is the nearest major international airport with onward road/rail connection to Puducherry |
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| By train |