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Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple
Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the heart of Karaikal town in the Union Territory of Puducherry. It is dedicated to Karaikal Ammaiyar, one of the 63 Nayanmars and a revered Shaivite saint, born as Punithavathi. The temple is notable for its Dravidian architecture, its association with Lord Shiva devotion, and its annual Mangani Festival which draws large numbers of devotees and visitors.