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 of Pondicherry
culture. Great importance is
given to Indian as well as western
art forms. There are constant
cultural extravaganzas happening
around the year. |