Historical Background
Which European power colonized Pondicherry before it became a part of independent India?
France
Name three important locations in Pondicherry?
Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Aayi Mandapam, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
What are the two main languages spoken in Pondicherry?
Tamil and French
What two cultures have influenced Pondicherry's unique heritage?
French & Indian
Who built the Mahatma Gandhi Statue
Roy Choudhary
What is the main religion in Pondicherry?
Hinduism
Which language does the name Puducherry come from?
Tamil
Why do people take their newborn babies to the Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple?
300 years ago when a saint reached samadhi at the divine place. Since then it's considered an auspicious place for new born babies.
What vehicles do tourists use to explore the city?
Bicycle
In what year was Pondicherry officially renamed as Puducherry?
2006
Why was the Aayi Mandapam made?
The Aayi Mandapam was built when the city was facing a water crisis in the 19th century as it helped the French. Napoleon the third heard this and he ordered that a memorial be built which is now known as the Aayi Mandapam.
Which part of the city is characterized by Tamil culture?
Ville Noire