India 2011 - Pondicherry

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Visited Pondicherry for the first time.  French influence still easily visible.  Neat and clean place, perfect for a day trip from Chennai.  We visited an ashram, some of the mandirs and also the beach before going to the highlight – Auroville.  Definitely worth a visit!  Also worth it, is the 1 km walk from the entrance to the Matrimandir viewing point.  No entrance fees, but everyone has to see a short film first and then a pass is given.  

 

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Pondicherry Beach

 

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Example of the colorful buildings near the beach

 

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Statue of Gandhi near beach

 

 

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Auroville Cafetaria

 

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There are a couple of souvenir shops

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At Auroville Visitor Center

 

 

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Auroville Visitor Center

 

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Although you cannot go to the Matrimandir, you can view it from this location

 

SONY DSCThe Matrimandir in all its glory

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