Pondicherry Tourism, Tamil Nadu
(Pondicherry is also known as Puducherry)
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Pondicherry Fast Facts
- State: Tamil Nadu
- District: Pondicherry
- Famous for/as: Beaches, Heritage
- Language: Tamil, telegu, Malayalam, English,
- Best Season: Oct - Mar
- Weather: Summer 24 to 41°C, Winter 17 to 32°C
- Clothing: Normal
- Local Transport: Taxis, auto-rickshaws and bicycles.
- Pincode: 605xxx
- STDCode: 0413
Pondicherry, Overview
The Union Territory of Pondicherry comprises the town of Pondicherry and three pockets- Karaikal in Tamil Nadu, Yanam in Andhra Pradesh and Mahe in Kerala. Pondicherry has a rich cultural heritage, having been the capital of the French colonies in India since the 17th Century, that is being presented beautifully by the Pondicherry tourism. The influence of the French on the life, language, art, and architecture of the people of Pondicherry is still evident. Pondicherry has people from all parts of the country as well as foreigners. It is a place which provides a cosmopolitan life with a composite culture in the deep south.
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Pondicherry, History
Pondicherry alias Puducherry, is one among the seven Union Territories of India. Tracing back to Saint Agathya, the history of Pondicherry speaks of Roman existence around 200 years ago. Various documents of Ottakoothar and Kambar in the 11th and 12th centuries, mention the city of Pondicherry as Puthuvai.
Pondicherry was amongst the first cities in India to come under the rule of French colony. On 15th January 1742, Joseph Francois Dupleix became the first Governor of the French territory in Pondicherry. The attempt to annex Pondicherry from the French the British declared many attacks but had to suffer defeat. It was only in the year 1793, when the British took advantage of the inner conflicts among the French and conquered the land.
Pondicherry has played a pivot role in the movement of Independence since most of the freedom fighters began their struggle from here. In the year 1954, the government of India and France came on a consensus and Pondicherry was merged with Indian Union.