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Tourist Attractions
ASHRAM
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Sri Aurobindo Ashram is the place where the Sri Aurobindo and Mother lived for the most part of their life. This ashram was founded in 1920 when Sri Aurobindo reached Pondicherry and put in place his ideas of peaceful community.
MUSEUM
Pondicherry Museum
The Pondicherry museum is situated in the Government Park. The Pondicherry Museum is home to some of the most exquisite collections on architecture and sculpture. This museum has a good sculpture gallery and a section of archaeological finds from the Roman settlement at Arikamedu.
MONUMENT
Aayi Mandapam
The magnificent white monument at the lush Government Park in the heart of city is the most recognizable monument of Pondichery. It is surrounded by many stately buildings like-Raj Nivas, the Museum, Pondicherry Art Gallery etc.
MEMORIAL
French War Memorial
The fine memorial on the Goubert Avenue (Beach Road) was erected in the honour of the soliers who laid their lives during the First World War. It is beautifully illuminated during the annual commemoration held on Bastille Day, the 14th of July.
SPIRITUAL CENTRE
Auroville
Auroville is situated just across the border in the state of Tamil Nadu, about 10 km away from Pondicherry. The Matri Mandir situated in the centre of the town is the spiritual centre with a 30 meter high globe with lotus-shaped foundation urn.
STATUE
Dupleix Statue
Statues of Francois Dupleix, the French Governor were commissioned in Pondicherry as well as in France in honour of this able administrator in 1870.
GARDEN
Botanical Garden
The beautiful garden was planned and laid out in 1826, by C.S. Perrotet. It has a rich and varied collection of plant species not only from different parts of India but abroad as well. There is also an aquarium here.
BEACH
Serenity Beach
The beautiful 1.5 kms. Long beach is idally suited for relaxation, sunbathing and swimming. The sea front is graced by an impressive statue of Mahatma Gandhi set amidst eight exquisitely carved pillars and wonderful War Memorial.
TEMPLE
Sri Manakula Vinayakar Temple
The famous 18th century shrine of Lord Ganesha is located just behind the Raj Bhavan. The temple walls are adorned with forty fabulous friezes in honour of Lord Ganesh. Other important shrines are ? Varadaraja Perumal Temple and Vedapureeswarar Temple.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
Arikamedu
The archaeological site about 4 kms. South of Pondicherry reveals the ancient history of the region. Excavationson the right bank of the river Ariyankuppam reveal that a port town flourished here about 2,000 years ago.
BEACH
Paradise Beach
The Picturesque beach lies near the mouth of the backwaters, along the Cuddalore Main Road. It is a perfect place for a leisurely holiday and beach sports. The Pondicherry Tourism (PTTDC) runs Chunnambar Beach and Backwater Resort and provides facilities for boating, backwaters boat tours, trekking, beach sports and picnics etc.
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