Sightseeing
More than anything else, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram,
where Sri Aurobindo and the Mother lived for the most parts
of their lives, attracts tourists to this little city. The
Pondicherry Museum is home to some of the most exquisite
collections on architecture and sculpture. Pondicherry also
has a pleasant beach alongside promenade and historical
monuments. Some of the other interesting sites include the
Bharti and Bharthidasan Memorial museums and the
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Excursions
Pondicherry is the part of a region rich in architectural
and cultural wealth. The grand temples of this region are
a matter of great pride. Auroville was established
as a tribute to Sri Aurobindo. Chidambaram is a temple
town in Tamil Nadu famous for its temple of Nataraja, the
dancing form of Lord Shiva. Thiruvannamalai is also
an important pilgrimage site for the Shaivites from across
South India who visit it to pay their reverence at Arunachaleshwara
Temple.
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