Pondicherry
is a mixed bag of several cultures.
The spirit of Pondicherry is derived
from its past history. Pondicherry
had been a part of several empires.
From being a Roman trade centre to
being a part of the Chola and Vijayanagar
empires and the finally being a French
colony, Pondicherry has evolved tremendously.
The Present day Pondicherry is known
for its spiritual existence courtesy
the Aurbindo Ashram and Auroville.
The town of
Pondicherry has people following the
religions of Christianity, Hinduism
and Islam. The worship places of all
these religions are found in abundance.
The town is marked with festivities
which includes religious festivals
of each Faith. They are carried out
with a lot of devotion and harmony.
Fairs and festivals pertaining to
other aspects like cultural and gourmet
have become a tradition of the inhabitants
here. These Fairs and festivals are
an integral part of the culture of
Pondicherry.
Pondicherry
is home to a lot of industries. The
factory at Aurbindo Ashram produces
such items like incense sticks, handmade
paper, candles, mats, greeting cards
and the likes. There are industries
involved in the manufacture of woolen
garments, bags, hammocks and the likes.
The French influence in the place has
given a deep sense of Fashion to Pondicherry.
This is reflected in the boutiques for
interior decoration, bags, garments
and the likes. Art is also a part
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