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Pondicherry (/ ˌ p ɒ n d ɪ ˈ tʃ ɛr i / PON-dih-CHERR-ee; French: Pondichéry French pronunciation: [pɔ̃.di.ʃe.ʁi]) is the capital and most populous city of the Union Territory of Puducherry in India.
Pondicherry is the capital city of The Union Territory of Puducherry and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. A French colony until 1954, this coastal town retains a number of colonial buildings, churches, statues, and systematic town planning, as well as urban architecture of the local Tamil style.
3 days ago · Puducherry, union territory of India. It was formed in 1962 out of the four former colonies Pondicherry (now Puducherry), Karaikal, Yanam, and Mahe. The territory’s capital is the city of Puducherry in the Puducherry sector, just north of Cuddalore. Learn more about Puducherry in this article.
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Puducherry, the capital of the Territory was once the original headquarters of the French in India, is situated on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal and is about 135 kms. from Chennai Airport. It is bounded on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the three sides by Tamil Nadu.
Feb 22, 2022 · Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, a place revealing ravishing energy and spirit, is one of the union territories of India. The initial name of the territory, Putucceri, is derived from the Tamil words putu (new) and ceri (village).
Jul 19, 2024 · Puducherry, city, capital of Puducherry union territory, southeastern India. The city constitutes an enclave surrounded by Tamil Nadu state, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, 105 miles (170 km) south of Chennai (Madras).
Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry, is a charming coastal town in South India with a rich history and diverse cultural heritage. It is famous for its French colonial influence, evident in its architecture, cuisine, and way of life.
