Puducherry!

Puducherry (earlier known as Pondicherry) is a union territory of India. It is a former French colony, consisting of four non-contiguous enclaves, or districts, and named after the largest, Pondicherry.

The History of Pondicherry can be traced back to the 2nd Centaury AD. Pondicherry town is a surprise in India that can be realized when you pass through well throughout the streets of French. Puducherry jubilation in the heart of the romantic. Legendary associations trace the origin of this city to Rishi Agastya, the revered sage of the South. Puducherry has seen many battles between British and French and was the capital of French India before it became independent in 1954. The official name was changed from Pondicherry in Pondicherry, in September, 2006. Pondicherry was the residence of one of India's most famous Freedom Fighters and spiritualists, Sri Aurobindo.

AUROVILLE: Auroville is located 10 km 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 construction of this 'universal town' was started in 1968, led by her mother, a Paris-born painter, musician, there is Sri Aurobindo's disciple and close companion from 1924 until his death in 1950. The development of this utopia is still in progress.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: The Ashram was founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926, a revolutionary turned poet, it has grown into a center for the practice of Integral Yoga. In the main building of the Ashram, there is Marble Samadhi where Aurobindo and Mother have been laid to rest.

Manakula Sri Vinayaka Temple: The temple was in existence before the French i., e 1666, which came and settled in Pondicherry. In 1668 the French, after authorization by the English had built a fort adjacent to Manakula Vinayagar temple, built on the banks of a sand dam, and considering only the so-called. Other religious people trying to demolish, and during the 1700 French prohibited performing Pooja and festivals, especially on Fridays in the temple. All the Hindus who worship Vinayaga opposition, and succeeded.

Raj Niva: The Government House (Prakash Raj) is a harmonious blend of French and Indian style of architecture, is now the official residence of Deputy Governor. On Republic Day, opened to the public, and decorated with candles and rarely looks impressive.

Beach: Beach Road tonight is refuge from the heat. Beach Road has little or architectural interest, but oceans of charm and you can enjoy swimming and sunbathing.

Bharathi Museum: The house with the great Tamil poet had been converted into a museum. He freed Tamil Poetry from the forms and inscriptions are only in Tamil.

Bharathidasan Mandapam: The Puducherry born poet who was in favor of Bharathi wrote poems, plays and screenplays on the right of women and against superstition and casteism.