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The old French Colonial Town Pondicherry affectionately called Pondy is famous for its beaches and temples. In the past this town was invaded by several Europeans-the Portuguese the Dutch the Danes and most importantly the French who ruled the town undisturbed for 138 years till 1954. Pondicherry had been a center of Vedic scholarship. Then called Poduke and later Puluchery and Puduchery the place first came to European notice from the accounts of Greek historian Ptolemy. Exquisite works of art that reveal the rich cultural legacy of Pondicherry are commercially available here. About 160 km from Chennai Pondicherry is an ideal getaway from the surging crowds of the metropolis. The nearest airport is at Chennai which is connected to Pondicherry by rail and roads.
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