Veerampattinam Beach
வீராம்பட்டினம் கடற்கரை
The long beach of Veerampattinam, the largest coastal village of Puducherry, about 7 km from the city centre on the coast towards Cuddalore.
Veerampattinam is the largest coastal village in the Union Territory of Puducherry, on the coast between Pondicherry and Cuddalore, about 7 km from the city centre. Its long beach draws visitors from the city and from abroad, and the village is famous for its temple festivals.
History
The village temple, Sri Sengazhuneer Amman, holds a festival that lasts six weeks and is celebrated with a temple car procession; it draws thousands of people from near and far.
In February or March every year the village also holds Masi Magam, when several deities are brought together in front of the beach.
What to see
- The long beach in front of the village
- The temple car procession of the Sri Sengazhuneer Amman festival
- Masi Magam in February or March, when deities gather by the sea
Why visit
A village beach with festivals of its own, a short ride from the city.
Before you go
Buses run from Pondicherry to the village. Eden Beach, the Blue Flag beach at Chinna Veerampattinam, is about 1 km away.
- Coordinates
11.890393, 79.826507