Introduction to city Pondicherry - In Pondicherry
Pondicherry (or Puducheri) means ’the new settlement’.
It was a French settlement comprising of Karaikal, Mahe,
and Yanam besides Pondicherry. A unique thing about Pondicherry
is that it spreads into several states. While Karaikal
is in Tamil Nadu, Mahe is in Kerala, and Yanam is a part
of Andhra Pradesh. Situated around 200 kilometres south
of Chennai, Pondicherry is today a union territory where
the French connection on the architecture and culture
of the place is strongly visible—a result of the centuries-old
relation with the French power. However, the fame of Pondicherry
lies not in its French connection but its relation with
the saint-philosopher Aurobindo Ghosh who founded his
ashram here. Sri Aurobindo was a political revolutionary
who reached Pondicherry in 1920 and established a place
for peaceful and harmonious living. Today the ashram is
home to nationals from every part of the world who come
here to find peace and solitude.
Pondicherry is a planned city unlike most other places
in India. All the roads meet at right angles according
to the grid system and a long Petit Canal divides the
city on the seaward side. The French township is on the
sea-facing side while the other is on the Indian side.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Pondicherry
More than anything else, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram,
where Sri Aurobindo and the Mother lived for the most
parts of their lives, attracts tourists to this little
city. The Pondicherry Museum is home to some of
the most exquisite collections on architecture and sculpture.
Pondicherry also has a pleasant beach alongside promenade
and historical monuments. Some of the other interesting
sites include the Bharti and Bharthidasan Memorial
museums and the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Pondicherry
Pondicherry is the part of a region rich in architectural
and cultural wealth. The grand temples of this region
are a matter of great pride. Auroville was established
as a tribute to Sri Aurobindo. Chidambaram is a
temple town in Tamil Nadu famous for its temple of Nataraja,
the dancing form of Lord Shiva. Thiruvannamalai
is also an important pilgrimage site for the Shaivites
from across South India who visit it to pay their reverence
at Arunachaleshwara Temple.
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Excursion in Pondicherry
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