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The Story of Auroville: From Vision to Reality

 

 Auroville, often referred to as the “City of Dawn,” is an experimental township in southern India that has garnered global attention for its unique vision and dedication to human unity. Founded in 1968, Auroville represents an audacious attempt to create … Read More

Lakshmi The Elephant |Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple | Pondicherry

 

 Major idol of the temple Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu temple that holds Lord Ganesha as the main deity. It is the only ancient temple in Pondicherry that holds that place before the French came to Pondicherry nearly … Read More

Lady of Angels Church | Pondicherry

 

 Familiarity of the church Our lady of Angel’s church was built in the early 1865 and popularly known as Notre dame des anges in French. French missionaries planned and built this church based on the design of basilica of Lourdes. … Read More

Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception

 

 Foundation of the church Jesuits is the founder of our lady of the immaculate conception found in Pondicherry that was started by 1693 and completed in 1791 when he came as missionaries to the French colony of Pondicherry by the … Read More

Church of the Capuchins

 

 Location of the church Church of the capuchins is found on the Dumas Street which is the oldest church in Pondicherry. Being one in all the primary churches in Pondy, it holds the distinction and it is still preserved and … Read More

Sri Kokilambal Thirukameswara Temple | Villianur Thirukameswar Temple

 

 Introduction of the Temple Sri Kokilambal Thirukameswara temple is one of the biggest and famous temples in Pondicherry that is found in a small town called Villianur which is nearly 11 km apart from Pondicherry. This temple was designed during … Read More

Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple

 

 Popularity of the temple Sri Vedapureeswarar temple was famed and widespread nearly 238 years ago was razed throughout a clash in 1748 (Aavani-28) so was rebuilt in 1788 by Diwan Kandappa Mudaliyar and with the public co-operation. The seventy-five feet … Read More

Kanniga Parameswari Temple

 

 Location of the temple The temple is located in the bustling Mahatma Gandhi road, it is famed for its unique architecture that reflects the architectural splendour of Tamil and the famed French architecture. The main goddess of Kanniga Parameswari temple … Read More

Kamatchi Amman Temple

 

 Location of the temple The Kamatchi Amman Temple is placed within the Bharathi Street of Pondicherry and is a famous journey spot. The singularity of the temple lies within the accurate sort of the temple structure. The place of worship is … Read More

Swamy Sithananda Temple

 

 About the saint Swamy Sithananda was born and spent his life in a very small village called Vandipalayam close to the historical place of Thirupathiripuliyu. Muthukumarasamy pillai lived in an area named muthialpet in Puducherry came to knowledge about Swamy … Read More