
Pondicherry – A French Colony on the Bay of Bengal
Pondicherry along with Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam was part of France till 1954 when it was transferred to India through a treaty. It later became a Union Territory. Pondicherry’s culture is a blend of both French and Indian traditions. Tamil culture is evident in temples like Manakula Vinayagar and festivals such as Thaipusam where devotees…