Situated in Karaikal district of Puducherry Union Territory, the temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every day from various parts of the country.
Temple administration had decided to construct a golden car at total cost of Rs 3.64 crore in addition to two wooden cars already present, he said.
A total of 14-kg gold, 25-kg silver, 550-kg copper and 130 cubic feet of teakwood will be used to construct the 14 feet high car, he said, adding that work will be completed by October this year.