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A photograph of the unique pyramid-shaped architecture of the Sri Karneshwar Nataraja Temple located near Pudukuppam Beach in Puducherry.

Sri Karneshwar Nataraja Temple: Puducherry’s Unique Pyramid-Shaped Temple

Sri Karneshwar Nataraja Temple: Puducherry’s Unique Pyramid-Shaped Temple The Sri Karneshwar Nataraja Temple is arguably the most unique temple in all of India. Located on the picturesque Pudukuppam Beach, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance form of Nataraja, but what sets it apart is its stunning pyramid-shaped architecture, directly inspired […]

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The brick ruins of the 18th-century French Jesuit Mission House at the archaeological site of Arikamedu near Pondicherry, surrounded by dry grass and palm trees under a clear sky.

Arikamedu: Exploring the Ancient Roman Trading Port Near Pondicherry

Arikamedu: Exploring the Ancient Roman Trading Port Near Pondicherry Hidden quietly on the banks of the Ariyankuppam River, just a few kilometers south of Pondicherry, lies Arikamedu—an ancient archaeological site that once connected India to the mighty Roman Empire. Known today as the “Lost Roman City of India,” Arikamedu is one of the most fascinating

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