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Temple Reef

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Puducherry

11.93000°N, 79.85000°E

Artificial reef off Puducherry built by a local dive centre from recycled materials, now covered in coral and fish.

Depth
5–18 m
Vis
15–25 m

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Current
mild
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
11.93000°N, 79.85000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat

An artificial reef spread over roughly 30 m of seabed, built from concrete, iron, tree trunks, palm leaves and rock and split into zones with names like Parking Lot, Beer Garden and Wreck City. It has filled in with corals, groupers, morays and lionfish, and suits newer divers.

Difficulty
beginner

Open Water; beginners welcome

Best season
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Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

    Marine life

    Typical: malabar grouper, lionfish, angelfish, moray eel, bannerfish, manta ray

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    Questions people search

    How deep is Temple Reef?

    5–18 m.

    Is Temple Reef suitable for beginners?

    beginner — Open Water; beginners welcome

    Sources

    Listed by: Temple Adventures

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