World’s largest bhakti and spirituality retail brand expands footprint with a bigger, upgraded store opposite Shri Vedapuriswarar Temple
GIRI, India’s leading brand for spiritual and religious products, today inaugurated its 39th showroom and a larger, upgraded retail destination on MG Road, Puducherry. Located at No. 101, MG Road (opposite Shri Vedapuriswarar Temple), the new store opens to the public on 25 September 2026 at 10:00 AM, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s 74-year legacy of serving devotees across India and abroad.
Designed as a modern cultural hub rooted in Bharat’s traditions, the new Puducherry showroom offers an expanded range of pooja essentials, idols, festival products, organic foods, handicrafts, Golu dolls & stands, yantras, garlands, spiritual books and music, and traditional attire. The upgraded space is curated to provide a calm, devotional shopping experience while meeting contemporary retail standards of convenience and accessibility.
“The MG Road location is central to Puducherry’s spiritual and cultural life, and we are honoured to open our doors opposite Shri Vedapuriswarar Temple,” said the Management of Giri Trading Agency Private Limited. “This showroom is more than a retail outlet; it is a gathering place for families, devotees, and visitors who wish to engage with India’s living traditions. We look forward to celebrating festivals and community events with the people of Puducherry.
Chief Guest & Guests of Honour
The grand opening ceremony was graced by Shri N. Rangaswamy, Chief Minister of Puducherry, who inaugurated the new branch as Chief Guest.
Distinguished guests and dignitaries present at the ceremony included:
Shri Vignesh Kannan, MLA
Sri Vishwa Linga Tambiran, Madurai Adheenam
Vedanta Ananda, General Secretary, Akhil Bharatiya Sannyasi Sangam
Dignitary Quotes & Blessings
Shri N. Rangaswamy (Chief Minister of Puducherry):
“It is a great benefit for the people of Puducherry to have all spiritual products available under one roof. Being located right next to the Eeswaran (Shri Vedapuriswarar) Temple adds special significance. GIRI continues to play a vital role in fostering spirituality.”
Sri Vishwa Linga Tambiran (Madurai Adheenam):
We must all strive together to preserve and nurture Dharma. Through every product sold here, GIRI is taking great strides to carry tradition to the people. I extend my blessings for them to open many more branches and continue their dedicated service.”