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The temple elephant, Lakshmi, is shown blessing a devotee by gently placing her trunk on his head inside the courtyard of the Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple in Puducherry.

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple: Puducherry’s Sacred Ganesha Temple

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple: Puducherry’s Sacred Ganesha Temple If you spend even a single day walking through the grid-like streets of the White Town Walking Guide, you will inevitably find yourself drawn toward a specific, rhythmic energy. You will hear the sharp ringing of brass bells, smell the heavy scent of burning camphor and fresh […]

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The main entrance gate and the colonial-style building of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry, viewed from the street. The building is grey with white trim and large wooden shutters, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: A Guide to Peace and Reflection in Puducherry

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: A Guide to Peace and Reflection in Puducherry Visiting the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Puducherry offers a profound sense of peace the moment you step off the bustling streets of the French Quarter. When searching for the undisputed spiritual epicenter of the city, this is exactly where you need to be. If you

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Tourists relaxing on the golden sands of Paradise Beach Pondicherry.

Paradise Beach: An Island-Style Beach Experience

Paradise Beach: An Island-Style Beach Experience Visiting Paradise Beach Pondicherry, is the absolute ultimate coastal escape for anyone tired of the rocky city shores. If you are searching for pure peace, endless sunshine, and pristine natural beauty, this is your destination. Locally known as Plage Paradiso, it sits quietly near the Chunnambar backwaters just a

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A photograph of the Mahatma Gandhi statue under a white canopy, surrounded by eight tall, carved granite pillars on the Seaside Promenade in Pondicherry, under a blue sky with clouds.

Pondicherry’s History: The Story of the French Capital of India

Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, is a coastal town in South India with a rich and diverse history. In ancient times, it was referred to as “Poduke” in Greco-Roman records and served as a thriving port city engaged in international trade.

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