Pondicherry is uniquely different from the rest of India.
Some prominent traces of French influence are still visible
particularly in the policeman's red Kepis of belts, the spellings
on signboards, the massive French Consulate-General and the
Hotel de Ville. The French connection, the serene atmosphare
and the influence of the Aurobindo Ashram make Pondicherry a
fascinating destination.
Pondicherry offers a lovely beach, stately buildings, ornate
temples, churches, and , of course, the very famous Aurobindo
Ashram. Aurobindo popularized 'Integral Yoga', a synthesis of
yoga and modern science into a beautiful spiritual exercise
and experience. The lovely beach of Pondicherry -- which has
witnessed some important Anglo-French battles and has a War
Memorial on it, offers perfect relaxation of body, mind and
spirit
ACCESS
Nearest airport are Chennai and Tiruchirapalli the nearest mainline
railway stations are Chennai and Villupuram.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Shri Aurobindo, Ashram,Auroville ,Matrimandir, Bharathi and
Bharathidasan Memorial museums, Maison Ananda Rangapillai, Ananda
Rangapillai- a famous dubash -- representative of a European
ruler -- and his diaries a storehouse of information on French
India between 1736 and 1760,
Raj Niwas is typically French and is the official residence
of the Lieutenant-Governor of Pondicherry and Alliance Francaise
is an attempt to preserve French tradition where as the French
Institute is dedicated to the study of Indian culture.
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