The seaside town of Pondicherry has a special blend of French colonial heritage, Tamil culture and spirituality not found anywhere else in India. Situated on the Coromandel coast, about 160 km south of Chennai, lovingly called Pondy traces its origin to Saint Agasthya, the revered sage of the south. In the French part of the city youll see colonial homes while the in the Tamil quarter of the city the streets are lined by verandahs and extended porches. Apart from the ambience, excellent restaurants and cheap beer, Pondys chief attraction is the 79-year-old Sri Aurobindo Ashram and its offshoot, Auroville. Pondy is also known for its traditional doll-making and textiles and silks. It is also the birthplace of several world-class brands in leather, pottery, aromatics, fashion and handmade paper. Daily News & Analysis Sunday, November 20, 2005
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