Pondicherry town is a surprise in India. This you'll
realise as you pass through well-laid, wide streets
carrying French names and kept unpolluted. Clean.
A French past is still present. Pondicherry cheers
the heart of the romantic. With grand boulevards
and quiet promenades.
You'll be greeted with large bouquets of bougainvillea
hanging over the ivory-coloured walls of colonial
mansions. Pondicherry with its ashram charm, is
sought out by the peace-seeker. And with its safe
and secluded beaches, by the tan-seeker. Pondicherry
is richly cosmopolitan.
A staggering number of 55 languages are spoken here.
By an easy, relaxed set of people. Pondicherry is
a favourite hunting ground for the shop-hopper.
Where wonderful bargains are easy pickings. Pondicherry
is a peaceful, easy feeling. That makes you want
to put your feet up. And let your hair down.
The French Heritage
Pondicherry has a rich French cultural heritage,
having been the capital of the French colonies in
India since the 17th century.
Pondicherry, Karaikal, Yanam and mahe were transferred
to the Indian union in 1954. This French legacy
is visible in the well-Planned town, neatly laid
roads, wide and vibrant beaches, beautiful promenades,
architecturally imposing churches and public buildings
and the statues of joan of ark and joseph Francois
colonies in India from 1742-54. The town also has
an alliance Francaise and the French institute.
Among the notable French personalities who left
their indelible mark on Pondicherry, four names
stand out.
The Land of Yoga and Spirituality
If you are tired of the rat race that today's world
has become and are in search of inner peace, harmony
and spirituality, then Pondicherry is the place
to come to. It has been seat of learning and Vedic
culture since ancient times and was also the home
of the great Hindu sage Agastya. Pondicherry mystic
spirit found a great resurrection in the twentieth
century with the establishment of Aurobindo Ashram.
Places To See
Auroville Located 10 kms north
of Pondicherry town, Auroville is envisioned as
a universal town, where people from different nationalities,
faiths and beliefs, can live in peace and harmony.
The French Heritage Shri Aurobindo
Ashram Shri Aurobindo, the great seer, poet and
prophet of the twentieth century, made Pondicherry
his home from 1910 till his death in 1950. His vision
and ideals continue to draw People from all over
the world. ·
Pondicherry Museum On display
are the findings of Arikamedu , the chola bronzes
and sculptures, glimpses Of French heritage, specimens
of modern and traditional handicraft, paintings,
armoires, carvings and many other things of historical
interest.
Chunnambar Resort Water Sports
Centre Known for its virgin beaches and backwaters,
chunnaamber has water sports Centre which offers
exciting boating experiences. It is also great tourist
place.
Botanical Garden Established
by C.S perrotet in 1826, it preserves a large Varity
of exotic species of plants from all over India
and abroad.
Villaiayanur Sri Gokilambal
Thirukameswarar tamale, architecturally the finest
in pondicherry, is located 9.5 kms away. During
may- June, a ten - day annual festival (Brahmothsavam)
is held here which attracts hundreds of devotees.
The temple car rising to a height of 15.25 meters
is profusely decorated, pulled out from its usual
position and taken on a procession around the town.
It is an awe - inspiring sight..
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