Top 5 Attractions of Puducherry in 2020
1. Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Puducherry
Manakula Vinayagar Temple is situated at the back of the Raj Niwas in Puducherry town. The temple is believed to be constructed more than 500 years ago and it is devoted to Lord Vinayaka (Ganesh). The temple is attracting more overseas national tourists to the city. It is built in typical Madurai style architecture and is definitely amazing. During festival season, elephants being dressed and is prepared for celebration.
2. Karaikal Beach, Puducherry
Karaikal Beach in Puducherry is one of the popular beaches in the union territory which is a perfect spot for a holiday trip. The place is an ideal spot for viewing the rising sun. The further attractions of the place include great fishing hamlets, seashore resort and boating clubs. People can choose this place for a perfect holiday spot and this is an ideal spot for viewing the spectacular view of Arasalar River joining the Bay of Bengal.
3. French Quarter, Puducherry
French Quarter located in Puducherry is divided into two sections in the ancient times. One section is called as Ville Noire and another section is the French side, which is called as Ville Blanche. Ville Noire is known as black town, whereas Ville Blanche is known as white town. We can see the streets with French names put down in an avenue style on at a 90 degree angle grid in the spot. People who are looking for a heritage walk can took this spot as we can walk around the heritage buildings of this region.
4. Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry
Sri Aurobindo Ashram is considered as the finest attraction for Puducherry, as nearly all of you may be well-known. The ashram was established in 1920 by Sri Aurobindo, who was a popular poet, lyricist, scholar, author and spiritualist. The Ashram is a peaceful spot for philosophers, scholars, partisans and affiliates of all groups of people. Peoples from various parts of the country will gather here and participate in the events conducting here. The spot seems similar to a world that exists by itself. There are also several cottage industries, farmhouses, estates, libraries and other divisions in the Ashram.
5. Matrimandir, Auroville Puducherry Timings
Matrimandir, Auroville Puducherry commonly called as the temple of the mother is built in an awe-inspiring manner of a golden globe with a height of about thirty metre, balanced on the earth with petal like arrangement rising towards it. Apparently, the arrangement is designed to hold most amount of energy within itself. The surrounding atmosphere in the place makes you for better suited place for spiritual buffs. And let us inform you that there is also a motive behind this unusual form of this structure.
Timings: 9:30 am to1:30 pm & 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Weekdays)
9:30 am to 1:00 pm (Sunday)