Sri Gokilambal Thriukameswara Temple, is located 10 kms from Pondicherry. Thousands of devotees converge here for the 10 day annual festival. Brahmostavam, held during May-June along with the appearance of the the full moon.

The massive 15 mt tall temple chariot, basking in finery, is taken out on a procession by a devout crowd. The Lt. Governor of Pondicherry ritually joins the heave.

A secular practice, carried over from the French days, when the French Governeurs themselves used to draw the car out on the roads. Besides, the breath-taking Ousteri lake situated nearby, spread over 10 hectares, is home to rare varieties of birds.