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Cathedral chruches
French missionary zeal in the XVII
and XVIII Centuries saw a number of grandly embellished churches built in
Pondicherry. The Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Cathedral, the Eglise de
Notre Dame A'es Angles are particularly noteworthy.
Arikamedu
A historical site, is about 20 km
from Pondicherry town. Recent excavations at some sites in Arekamedu have unearthed Roman coins,
wine jars, etc establishing it to be the earliest Indo-Roman trading centre
(around 2nd century AD). Further evidence points to a Buddhist stronghold.
Anglo-French Textile Mills
 Visiting the century old
Anglo-French Textile mills in Pondicherry is not only educative but also of
tourism importance. The mill gives 10% rebate to the tourists who go on guided
tours/buses on the purchases made. The world claimed fabrics and products of the
mill will not only be a momento of Pondicherry but also can be used as gifts
besides being products of utilitarian/aesthetic value in the houses
Villaiayanur
Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswarar tamale, architecturally the finest in
pondicherry,
is located 9.5 kms away.During may- June, a ten - day annual festival (Brahmothsavam)
is held here which attracts hundreds of devotees. The temple car rising to a
height of 15.25 meters is profusely decorated, pulled out from its usual
position and taken on a procession around the town. It is an awe - inspiring
sight.
Auroville
Located
10 kms 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 under
the guidance of The Mother, a Paris-born painter musician who became Sri
Aurobindo's disciple and close companion from 1924 till his death in 1950. The
development of this utopia is still in progress.
 Boat House,
Chunnambar
Boat House provides boating facilities, on the River Chunnambar 8 kms from
Pondicherry. The
backwater and the lush greenery on both sides of Chunnambar provide an ideal
setting for boating. Boats are available on hire on all days of the week. A most
enjoyable hydroplane and facilities for boating and fishing make this an
ideal site for relaxation and picnic.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Established by Sri Aurobindo, a
revolutionary turned poet, a philosopher and later developed by the Mother, the
Aurobindo Ashram has grown into a centre for the practice of Integral Yoga, a
seat of learning and a training ground for sadhana. Men and women
meditate with their eyes fixed on the marble samadhi. Here silence is peace, and
flowers and incense are ways to lead the mind away from workday shackles.The activities of the Ashram
include agriculture, industries, art and cuture.
Government
Park
The Government Park or Bharati Park is in the green centre of the
French Town and its lush trees provide ample relieve from the scorching sun on a
hot summer day. With children playing in ponds, on their hill or in the traffic
park, grown-ups sitting or lying on granite benches, families on a picnic and
occassional sit-ins of striking citizens, the park is the most appreciated
public area in town. Strolling under the cool trees is as dynamic as it gets.
Unless people rush to the spot when an occassional movie is being shot.
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