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Home  >>   Tourist Travel Guide  >>  Pondicherry Culture

Pondicherry Culture

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.

 
 

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