International Day of Yoga

Yoga is the bridge between man and divinity. Yoga invokes in man a strong sense of values, and his growth becomes rational and wholesome. Yoga brings about an awareness of human dignity and man starts feeling reluctant to scramble unceremoniously for material gains. Man’s life becomes holy with the touches of Yoga. Yoga is the best exercise which can enlighten your mind, soul and strengthen your body. There are different kinds of yoga which you may find better for your starter as well as furtherance. Practicing of yoga can easily be done at your home or in your nearby yoga center.

A Hindu sacred and austere art, a part of which, including breath control, simple cogitation and the espousal of specific bodily poses, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. The term yoga is derived from the literal meaning of “harnessing together”, a stretch of horses or oxen, but came to be applied to the “hitching” of mind and body.

Yoga is not an exercise. This is an art of philosophy. The Yogi says that nothing is a miracle and that any man can achieve what he sets out to do. Miracle means some feat that defies natural laws, such for instance, as levitation. Now read some words from SRI AURUBINDO: The aim of Yoga is not only to rise out of the ordinary important world-consciousness into the divine consciousness, but to bring the supra mental power of that divine consciousness down into the ignorance of mind, life and body, to transfer them, to manifest them, to manifest the Divine here and create a divine life in matter. If you can accept the ideal wholeheartedly, face all the difficulties, leave the past and its ties behind you are ready to give up everything and risk everything for this divine possibility, then only can you hope to discover by experience the truth behind it.

Yoga is more than a mere combination of exercises and breathing. These are merely means towards an end. Nor does it involve, as some imagine, sitting for endless hours contemplating one’s navel, or the infinite. Yoga is a complete philosophy of life. It embraces the physical, mental and spiritual. It is non-sectarian and the religious as well as the non religious as well as the non-religious can study Yoga with benefit and without offense to their beliefs or disbelieves. Hatha Yoga a part of Yoga. It helps one to be physically fit, and it can be practiced to the exclusion of all other forms of Yoga. To enter the inner world of Yoga it is essential first to practice Hatha Yoga, for unless the body is fit, it is impossible to forget it and concentrate upon the mind. Learn how to do Yoga, benefits of Yoga, Yoga for fitness, Yoga therapy, Surya namaskar, breathing techniques, Yoga for different health conditions.

Yoga Decrease stresses by Prompt the Relaxation Response

Hatha Yoga includes such practices as daily hygiene, internal as well as external. A short of hygiene which people know nothing about. It includes also Yogasanas (Yoga postures), which ensure a proper supply of blood to all parts of the body, strengthen the spine and internal organs and assist the circulation. Then there are the “mudras” a very advanced system of physical exercises that give one control of the abdominal and other important groups of muscles essential to perfect health. Pranayama or breath control increases fitness and immunity from changes of temperature and disease. Pratyahara is that branch of Hatha Yoga that helps to develop patience. Dharana develops powers of concentration. Dhyana are practices which assist one to meditate.

There are various kinds of yoga which are discussed below:-

Anusara Yoga- Itis a new form of yoga (1997), which configures scrupulous principles of movement with a lively spirit. Poses can be back-breaking, but the real messaging that can be conveyed through of Anusara is to open your heart and endeavor to connect with the divine in yourself and others.

Ashtanga(or Astanga) Yoga- . This form of yoga is taxically demanding as it involves integrating breathing with progressive and continuous run of poses-a procedure producing extreme internal heat and an unrestrained, purifying sweat that detoxifies.

Hatha Yoga-An easy-peasy elementary form of yoga. It is the foundation of all Yoga styles. It involves Asanas (poses), Pranayama (regulated breathing), meditation (Dharana & Dhyana) and Kundalini (Laya Yoga) into a complete system. The perfect way to practice the Hatha Yoga postures (asanas) is to approach the practice session in a tranquil, meditative spirit. Sit quietly for a few moments and then begin the practice as the body transforms into the various postures selected for the practice session. In yoga classes is very popular in this form
Integral Yoga-This type of yoga combines exercises, postures, meditation breathing altruistic services, incant and orison etc.

Jivamukti Yoga- It is a method that intimates the divine and moral facets of the practice of yoga. It is a strenuous and difficult asana form with an emphasis on scriptural study, Sanskrit incanting, vegetarianism, pacifism, meditation, devotion to God and the role that play in the practice of yoga.

Sivananda Yoga:Same as Integral Yoga, this type of yoga unites poses, breathing, dietary limitations, incanting and meditation

Viniyoga:This is generally used for a therapeutic treatment of people who are suffering from injuries or are recovering from surgery. It is a tendering and healing practice that suited to everybody type and needs as they grow and change.

These spiritual practices can evolve your self-confidence, an essence of morality within you with groom of your phenotypic structure. These exercises are helpful to beginners as well as experts who are aware of fitness and wish to live a stress less life.

Where to find yoga classes-

Begin your yoga classes which are within your skill range. If you are new entrant to yoga classes, a beginner course will be available where you can start your yoga. It is crucial that you choose a course up to your level so that you will not be exhausted and also, you will be able to keep going.

There would be a number of yoga classes which you can look up in your area and you must go for those which suit you the best. If you can find a class that is rejoicing, it will help to keep you motivated and you will work out more often. Take your classes in your locality which is close to home. Some people may go for private exercise at their home. Buy a DVD and take your classes this way, or you may find a resource online and you can practice with some classes this way also. This would allow you to do all of your yoga exercise at home if you do not want to make it to a class, or if you are self aspired in crowd of people.

Get to know about the Events in Pondicherry happening this International Yoga Day

Conference on Yoga at MGMCRI, Pondicherry

Yoga Performance at Beach, Pondicherry

Seminar and Conference on Yoga and Medicine, MGMCRI, Pondicherry

Cultural Festivals at Pondicherry Beach

International Yoga Day Special at Auroville

Great Outdoors Month (June)

If you love getting out and about and enjoying yourself, Great Outdoors Month is the perfect month for you! It’s a great opportunity to encourage children in the importance of outside play and how getting out and about can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting out and about is often a free or cheap day out for families, and can be a lot of fun. It’s a great way to learn about nature and the environment and can form the basis of school projects.

Great Outdoors Week started in 1998 and expanded to Great Outdoors Month in 2004. It aims to encourage more people to get out and enjoy the world around them, whether that be simply by exercising or taking part in volunteer programs. There is so much the great outdoors has to offer so, this Great Outdoors Month, why not get out there and enjoy it!

Here we provide you with some of the best places to enjoy your outdoor month in Pondicherry

Bharathi Park:

Surrounded by important heritage buildings, the Bharathi Park is a soothing oasis of greenery centrally located in the old colonial town.

At the heart of the park is the Aayi Mandapam. Built in the Greco-Roman style during the reign of Napoleon III, it is a well-known landmark of Puducherry, and many regard it as the official symbol of the union territory. This monument commemorates the provision of water to the colonial city during Napoleon’s reign, and is named after a courtesan called ‘Aayi’ who is said to have demolished her home to build a reservoir for the town’s water supply. There is also a children’s playground in the park.

The children’s park

The children’s park is on the southern part of the beach road. It’s a small park with slides and swings for children. The park also houses the Dupleix statue which was built in recognition of the contribution of Francois Dupleix, former Governor of Puducherry from the French reign. The park marks the end of the boulevard.

Chunnambar or Paradise Beach

Chunnambar or Paradise Beach is 7 km past Puducherry along the Cuddalore main road. As the name suggests, its the Paradise on earth. The beach is accessible through boats from the Boathouse of Chunnambar which is located at Ariyankuppam. A 15-20 minute ride takes you to the clean and serene Paradise beach, a small stretch of island with blue sea and sky all around. The beach is the point where Chunnambar river mingles with the backwaters of Bay of Bengal. The sea is not very aggressive here and hence is ideal for swimming and safe for children. There are separate tickets for entering into the boat house and for boat rides. The ride to the beach takes a route surrounded by dense forests with hints of palm groves here and there. The sparsely populated beach is the perfect weekend getaway from your bustling busy city lives.

Matrimandir

Matrimandir is the central attraction of Auroville and represents the Universal Mother or the Divine Consciousness. This is the most sacred place for the Aurovillians. It is built like a golden globe with four massive pillars for support. It took a total of 38 years to build this beautiful and divine building. There are 12 rooms inside the Matrimandir which represent the 12 virtues of the Mother. The 12 gardens around the amphitheatre represent the 12 powers of the Universal Mother. The outer layer of the globe is gold plated, with ta giant crystal at the top through which sunlight falls inside. Entry into the Matrimandir is restricted. Prior passes are to be obtained from the Visitors Centre to gain entry.

Ousteri lake

Ousteri lake is the most important fresh water lake of Puducherry, situated towards north of the town some 10 km away (on the Puducherry-Villupuram road). Te lake was a primary source of drinking water for Puducherry town earlier. Now, it is basically a bird sanctuary and an internationally recognized wetland. The place sees many migratory birds during the migratory season starting in late August. There is a wide range of aquatic species too. There is a small children’s park which serves as a nice picnic spot. Boating facilities are also available.

Veerampattinam beach

Veerampattinam beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the country attracting thousands of tourist from all over the world. It is the biggest coastal village of Puducherry located between Puducherry and Cuddalore and 7 km away from Puducherry. The village is surrounded by rivers on both sides with dedicated fishing sites. The fishermen here work with traditional fishing crafts and nets which adds to the ambience. Veerampattinam is famous for two things, one is the Car festival for which thousands throng the place every year during the Tamil month of Aadi (July – August) and the other is Maasi Magam, during the Tamil month of Maasi (February – March). The Sri Sengazhuneer Amman Temple of Veerampattinam is an immensely popular temple among the locals.

Museum Day

Few spots in our reality are more instructive than galleries. Truth be told, where else would we be able to want to see such a variety of bits of genuine history that enlighten such a large number of stories regarding our predecessors? From ancient lances to Egyptian mummies, from old Greek models to medieval reinforcement, and from the first radio to the first planes utilized as a part of war amid WWI, galleries have it all. Sadly, there are a large number of individuals with direct access to exhibition halls that have never at any point gone to one. There are numerous conceivable explanations behind this–perhaps they think simply taking a gander at old things would be exhausting, or maybe they are unconscious exactly how distinctive the world was in the past and see no motivation to take interest. Whatever the purpose behind not exploiting the fantastic measure of unmistakable learning exhibition halls offer and paying little mind to age, Museum Day is the time to put resources into training in its most captivating structure.

The History of Museum Day

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) made International Museum Day in 1977. The association picks an alternate topic for the day and arranges consistently. A portion of the topics incorporate globalization, indigenous people groups, brigding society crevices and looking after nature. Consistently since 1977, the greater part of the historical centers on the planet are welcome to take an interest in this day to advance the part of exhibition halls around on the planet, by arranging pleasant and free exercises around the year’s subject. Global Museum Day has turn out to be consistently more prominent since its creation, with International Museum Day 2009 being taken part in by 20,000 exhibition halls in more than 90 nations. In 2012, the quantity of partaking historical centres had bounced to 30,000 in 129 nations.

Instructions to Celebrate Museum Day

There is no better approach to observe Museum Day than to bring an outing down to a close-by exhibition hall, either alone, with companions, or even your kids on the off chance that you feel they are mature enough to admire the spot. Contingent upon where you live, the historical centers you may be nearest to could be ones joined with anything from cultivating to form, from stargazing to prehistoric studies, from craftsmanship to common history. On the off chance that it just so happens the galleries in your quick territory are not ones that would intrigue you, perhaps you could consider a day excursion to a close-by city to visit a historical centre more qualified to your hobbies? Carpooling with a companion or two will make the excursion less expensive and potentially all the more intriguing.

Something else to consider is the way well you endure swarms. Exhibition hall Day is an inexorably mainstream overall occasion, so it is most likely that a large number of the bigger and better known historical centres will be really swarmed on this day, particularly since numerous galleries don’t charge an extra charge then. In the event that you don’t have a craving for remaining in long lines to see each and every thing or needing to move your way through hordes of individuals, giving careful consideration to not going on anybody’s shoes than the articles on presentation, you may need to visit the exhibition hall of your decision a couple of days before or after Museum Day. On weekdays, historical centers are frequently tranquil spots where one can come to study our progenitors’ ways of life and mull over what persuaded them to carry on and grow as they did. Nonetheless you choose to observe Museum day, don’t let this chance to get some answers concerning the historical backdrop of mankind go to waste.

Visit Some of the Museums in Pondicherry

Pondicherry Museum

The Pondicherry Museum on Saint Louis Street boasts a collection of rare bronze and stone sculptures of the Pallava and Chola dynasties, 200 year old beads of glass and precious stones, and Greek and Roman jars which were excavated at the Arikamedu site near Pondy. Arikamedu was an ancient port that traded with the Roman Empire. The museum, which has a geology room and a shell and fossil room, also houses a collection of antique temple lamps, handicrafts, coins, church relics, French furniture, and objects from the Tsung Period in China, among other curios.

Visiting hours: Tues-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm

Bharathidasan Museum

Bharathidasan was a Tamil poet and playwright, born in Puducherry in 1891. Bharathidasan means disciple of Bharathi. He has also written scripts for films on themes of Dravidian culture and women empowerments. His house in Perumal Kovil street was later converted into a museum, preserving his artefacts along with his literary works.

Bharathi Memorial Museum

Subramaniya Bharathi, a renowned Tamil poet and patriot, came to Puducherry in 1908 as a fugitive from Britishers. The calming and serene atmosphere of Puducherry enabled this revolutionary poet to compose some of his best songs. The house that he lived in, located at Eswaran Dharmaraja Kovil street was later transformed into a museum in his memory. The Bharathi memorial museum was recently renovated and now serves as a revered place for all.

Rangapillai Museum

Rangapillai museum was once the mansion of Ananda Ranga Pillai, dubash of Dupleix, built around 1738. Pillai’s journals and diaries written when French rule flourished in Puducherry serve as a great source of historical information about a bygone era. Like many buildings of Puducherry, this mansion is also built as a fusion of French and Indian style of architecture. Even though the building has lost its former sheen and glory, as one of the oldest surviving buildings of Puducherry, it is of monumental importance to the history of the town. Special permission is required to visit the mansion.

Relax in the Blessed Beaches of Pondicherry

Pondicherry, today, is an extremely vibrant town, it is growing economically and developing in to a major tourist hub. The city is also gaining popularity as a retirement destination owing to its peaceful, safe environment and slow pace of life. Artists, writers and designers too have come to settle here or spend some time. The cultural mix providing them with a good source of inspiration.

The combination of Tamil and French cultures, the backdrop of colonial streetscapes, the spiritual aura and the many people settled here from different Indian states and countries make Pondicherry an interesting and exotic place to discover. There’s something for everyone. Puducherry is one of the most popular tourist spots for national and international tourists. It is nice to walk around in Puducherry’s French quarter as it is unusually calm and gives you a sense of peace and awareness of oneself. There are several beaches here. Let us find out the finest beaches in Pondicherry

Promenade or Rock Beach

Goubert Avenue runs along the bank of the Bay of Bengal and gives Pondicherry an about 2 km stretch of ocean front. Prominently known as the Promenade Beach or the Rock Beach, it is a significant vacation destination furthermore a favored spot for Pondicherrians. Overall it sees more than a 1000 guests a week.

Most mornings are loaded with well being cognizant individuals having a lively walk, practicing and running along the ocean shore. In the nighttimes the street is shut to movement and one can discover road sellers offering blow ups, handiworks, toys and all kind of trinkets blending with the group out and about and asphalt. Trucks offering road nourishment are stopped on the sand.

The shoreline street additionally includes a portion of the essential milestones of Pondicherry. The statue of Mahatma Gandhi takes focal point of the audience, it is situated at the spot that was the passage to what used to be the past dock of Puducherry. It is encompassed by 8 forcing tall stone columns, every unpredictably cut from a solitary bit of rock. Crosswise over from the statue is the reasonable ground on which social celebrations and other open occasions are facilitated.

Different historic points to be seen are the Old Light House, the Customs House, The Kargil War Memorial, The Hôtel de Ville (which is the French comparable for Town Hall) and at the far end the statue of Dupleix can be found in a little park.

Chunnambar or Paradise Beach

Chunnambar or Paradise Beach is 7 km past Puducherry along the Cuddalore primary street. As the name recommends, its the Paradise on earth. The shoreline is available through vessels from the Boathouse of Chunnambar which is situated at Ariyankuppam. A 15-20 moment ride takes you to the clean and peaceful Paradise shoreline, a little extend of island with blue ocean and sky all around. The shoreline is the point where Chunnambar waterway blends with the backwaters of Bay of Bengal. The ocean is not exceptionally forceful here and subsequently is perfect for swimming and safe for youngsters. There are divided tickets for going into the boat storage and for pontoon rides. The ride to the shoreline takes a course encompassed by thick woodlands with indications of palm forests here and there. The meagerly populated shoreline is the ideal weekend getaway from your clamoring occupied city lives.

Bodhi Beach or Serenity Beach

A short stretch of land on the north of Puducherry’s coastal line, Bodhi Beach is ideal for calm strolls and sea gazing. This beach is a safe zone for swimming and a sea outing on the Serenity Cruise is a good choice to view the shoreline. As the beach is surrounded by fishermen village, its a good place to buy fresh catch of the day. Also this is the only beach where surfing is taught.

Auroville Beach or Auro-Beach

Auroville or Auro beach is about 12 km from Puducherry along the ECR. The beach is right opposite to the road that leads to Auroville from ECR. Its a hotspot for Aurovillians and tourists alike. Weekends on this beach tend to get fairly crowded with people from nearby towns coming in for a relaxation. With the fishermen community closely located, sea food is quite popular here.

Veerampattinam Beach

Veerampattinam beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the country attracting thousands of tourist from all over the world. It is the biggest coastal village of Puducherry located between Puducherry and Cuddalore and 7 km away from Puducherry. The village is surrounded by rivers on both sides with dedicated fishing sites. The fishermen here work with traditional fishing crafts and nets which adds to the ambience. Veerampattinam is famous for two things, one is the Car festival for which thousands throng the place every year during the Tamil month of Aadi (July – August) and the other is Maasi Magam, during the Tamil month of Maasi (February – March). The Sri Sengazhuneer Amman Temple of Veerampattinam is an immensely popular temple among the locals.

Visit the best beaches in Pondicherry and enjoy the holidays with family.

Top 7 Attractions for Pondicherry You Must Visit

Pondicherry, today, is an extremely vibrant town, it is growing economically and developing in to a major tourist hub. The city is also gaining popularity as a retirement destination owing to its peaceful, safe environment and slow pace of life. Artists, writers and designers too have come to settle here or spend some time. The cultural mix providing them with a good source of inspiration.

BHARATHI PARK / AAYI MANDAPAM

Surrounded by important heritage buildings, the Bharathi Park is a soothing oasis of greenery centrally located in the old colonial town.

At the heart of the park is the Aayi Mandapam. Built in the Greco-Roman style during the reign of Napoleon III, it is a well-known landmark of Puducherry, and many regard it as the official symbol of the union territory. This monument commemorates the provision of water to the colonial city during Napoleon’s reign, and is named after a courtesan called ‘Aayi’ who is said to have demolished her home to build a reservoir for the town’s water supply.There is also a children’s playground in the park.

PROMENADE OR ROCK BEACH

Goubert Avenue runs along the coast of the Bay of Bengal and gives Pondicherry a nearly 2 km stretch of sea front. Popularly known as the Promenade Beach or the Rock Beach, it is a major tourist attraction and also a favored spot for Pondicherrians. On average it sees more than a 1000 visitors a week.

Most mornings are filled with health conscious people having a brisk walk, exercising and jogging along the sea shore. In the evenings the road is closed to traffic and one can find street vendors selling balloons, handicrafts, toys and all sort of trinkets mingling with the crowds on the road and pavement. Carts offering street food are parked on the sand.

The beach road also features some of the important landmarks of Pondicherry. The statue of Mahatma Gandhi takes center stage, it is located at the spot that was the entrance to what used to be the erstwhile pier of Puducherry. It is surrounded by 8 imposing tall stone pillars, each intricately carved from a single piece of rock. Across from the statue is the fair ground on which cultural festivals and other public events are hosted.

Other landmarks to be seen are the Old Light House, the Customs House, The Kargil War Memorial, The Hôtel de Ville (which is the French equivalent for Town Hall) and at the far end the statue of Dupleix can be found in a small park.

MANAKULA VINAYAGAR TEMPLE

Not far from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram is Puducherry’s famous Ganesh temple. Predating the arrival of the French in the seventeenth century, this temple is frequented by locals and tourists alike. A major attraction of the temple is its elephant Lakshmi, who is generally outside the temple in the evenings. Make sure you have a few coins or a note ready for her, and she will gently bless you on the head with her trunk.

Darshan timings: Daily 5:45am-12:00pm, 4:00-9:30pm. Timings may vary on holidays and festival days.

SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM

Every year, thousands of visitors from all over the world flock to Puducherry to visit its best-known spiritual centre, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. The Ashram was established in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo, the great Indian freedom fighter, poet, yogi and spiritual guru. The Mother was Sri Aurobindo’s spiritual collaborator, and when he subsequently decided to withdraw from his outer life to focus on his spiritual work, she took over the running of the Ashram.

Located on Rue de la Marine, the main Ashram building is an old French house where the Mother and Sri Aurobindo lived. Today, the Ashram courtyard houses their Samadhi. The Samadhi can be visited all year round but the rooms are open to visitors only on Darshan days.

Visiting hours: Daily 8:00am-12:00pm, 2:00-6:00pm.

FRENCH QUARTER

One of the most striking features about Pondicherry is that it has a lot of colonial buildings which can be traced back as early as the 18th century. The speciality is that the roads are built along a grid of straight clean streets. You can find the grid pattern of roads even in other cities like Ernakulam which was done only of late.

The colours which are predominantly used in the buildings are cream, pink, yellow and grey with beautiful bougainvillea which you can find protruding from the compound walls and gates of the houses here.

The town was geographically divided during the colonial era as ‘French town’ and ‘Tamil town’ thanks to the architectural. The French quarters of the town is still unofficially called ‘White town’ by the locals.

CHUNNAMBAR / PARADISE BEACH

Chunnambar or Paradise Beach is 7 km past Puducherry along the Cuddalore main road. As the name suggests, its the Paradise on earth. The beach is accessible through boats from the Boathouse of Chunnambar which is located at Ariyankuppam. A 15-20 minute ride takes you to the clean and serene Paradise beach, a small stretch of island with blue sea and sky all around. The beach is the point where Chunnambar river mingles with the backwaters of Bay of Bengal. The sea is not very aggressive here and hence is ideal for swimming and safe for children. There are separate tickets for entering into the boat house and for boat rides. The ride to the beach takes a route surrounded by dense forests with hints of palm groves here and there. The sparsely populated beach is the perfect weekend getaway from your bustling busy city lives.
OUR LADY OF ANGELS

Facing the Bay of Bengal, this beautiful church on Rue Dumas was built in 1852and is well worth a visit. It features Greco-Roman architecture, and is modelled on la Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Rosairein Lourdes, in the south of France. The exquisite stained glass windows in this church and a rare painting of Our Lady of the Assumption are its principalcharms. The latter was a gift from Napolean III.

This is the only Church in Pondy which celebrates mass in English, French and Tamil.

Pondy Partages 2015

Tourism Department of Pondicherry along with Alliance Francaise of Pondicherry has organise a Indo-French festival called “Pondy Partages 2015”. The
festival which is a continuation of last year and the year before is lined up with many events like Movie Screening, Music Concerts and Conference for this
year as well. The festival starts from 28th January 2015 untill 23rd February 2015.

Catch up with the events scheduled for “Pondy Partages 2015” by visiting: http://goo.gl/DXnPLh

Inauguration & Others:

Inauguration of “Pondy Partages 2015” – 28th Jan – http://goo.gl/kaRROP

War & Colonies 1914-1918 – 30th Jan – Exhibition – http://goo.gl/dx03kc

Puppet Show – 4th Feb – http://goo.gl/SzYs8u

Si Le Bolero De Ravel M’etait Conte – Conference – 17th Feb – http://goo.gl/7TUJMq

A Long Journey To Reach The Land Of The Traveller – Drama 19th Feb – http://goo.gl/qihHet
Movie Screenings-Pondy Partages 2015

Devi – 1st Feb – http://goo.gl/VhHQUm

Around The River – 1st Feb – http://goo.gl/6iXsOO

Nayak – 8th Feb – http://goo.gl/ohgCTX

Charulata – 8th Feb – http://goo.gl/GE1KqV

Ganashatru – 15th Feb – http://goo.gl/CnaJhP
Conferences-Pondy Partages 2015

Les Iles A Sucre – 6th Feb – http://goo.gl/x3A2bi

India And The Great War – 7th Feb – http://goo.gl/DPv5Mq

Talk – Indian Cinema In France – 20th Feb – http://goo.gl/CGVlr2
Music Performances-Pondy Partages 2015

Temple Rock – 30th Jan – http://goo.gl/LajlQL

Alexandre Jurain & Shukantu Basu – Esraj & Vocals – 30th Jan – http://goo.gl/uuPnXg

Suraj The Tatva Tripper – 12th Feb – http://goo.gl/CSUu0M

Skrat – 12th Feb – http://goo.gl/aIhU12

Mad Orange Fireworks – 13th Feb – http://goo.gl/2FxDe9

Ministry Of Blues – 13th Feb – http://goo.gl/ju5L9u

The Latination – 14th Feb – http://goo.gl/xUi19d

F16s – 14th Feb – http://goo.gl/VyVVBr

Monique Fatna – 15th Feb – http://goo.gl/wNJuPd

Collectif Passages – 21st Feb – http://goo.gl/O0Gq8W

Dance – Sageeta Dash – 22nd Feb – http://goo.gl/CT1633

Planning to Visit India

So you have arranged an excursion to India and are all situated to leave on your voyage. On the off chance that you have perused/ caught wind of go in India you will realize that the chances to invest time are essentially boundless and there is no limit to the different things to do, encounters to embrace and sights and sounds to wonder about. It can be truly trying for a voyager to take advantage of going in India since the nation is so immeasurable and there is simply such a great amount to do. In this article, we have shortlisted the most ideal approaches to invest time amid an excursion in India.

1. Make a go at Shopping for Unique Goods: This is a most loved hobby of all visitors in India. The crafted works industry in the nation creates pretty much every believable great, from materials and articles of clothing to gems and footwear, from painted creations and models to family unit utility things and home decorations. As opposed to acquiring the regular mementoes, invest time in the bazaars and �haats� of India to purchase the �real India merchandise and wares� and take back a little bit of your excursion to India with you. Delhi Haat in the capital city of Delhi, Lal Chowk in Kashmir and Meena Bazaars crosswise over different states in the nation are all extraordinary samples of shopping open doors.

2. Invest Time Trying Out the Food: Food is one of the greatest attractions of going by India. From the fiery hot nourishments of Rajasthan to the restricted Chinese food everywhere throughout the nation, from the sambhar-vada of South India to the extreme meat dishes of Kashmir, the cooking styles and mixture of nourishment in India are boundless. For genuine Mughal cooking visit Old Delhi and Chandini Chowk in Delhi while you can attempt different varieties of state foods at Pragati Maidan and Delhi Haat.

3. Narrating styles and puppetry are a fundamental piece of the society of India. No trek to India is finished without going to a few shows. The India Habitat Center in Delhi is frequently a venue for different road plays, shows and little exhibitions. Delhi Haatal ways has progressing topical celebrations, ordinarily with concentrate on particular states at once, and one can not just purchase merchandise and go for cooking styles of the state additionally go to theater, moves and music exhibitions of the state. These occasions are exuberant and energetic and are an incredible exertion on the patrons� part to keep the old conventions and society of the nation alive. You can watch these age-old expressions wake up, meet the entertainers, find out about the historical backdrop of these performing expressions and take excellent pictures and features that you will love forever.

Presently that you have a rundown of the three most ideal approaches to invest time on an outing to India, verify you take after this exhortation and do these things. Separated from going to the landmarks and vacation destinations and investing time at all the acclaimed spots it is additionally key to investigate the society, cooking and soul of the nation on any venture plan.

With a specific end goal to get more subtle elements on shopping, eating and social chances of India do some exploration on the Internet. Along  these  lines you will have a broad rundown of spots to go to, diverse calendars and value records to depend on amid travel.

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World Tourism Day 2014

WORLD TOURISM DAY

World Tourism Day (WTD), celebrated every year on 27 September, is a global celebration to highlight tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value. Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day and this year’s theme is Tourism & Community Development. The main focus on the day by UN would be on “Sustainable Development Goals” that would be promoted from the year 2015 and beyond.

With the unique concentrate on the group, WTD 2014 highlights how tourism might be helpful for progressing practical advancement from the grassroots level. Group based tourism includes the neighborhood populace in the choice making methodology as per nearby necessities. The chance to wind up a piece of the tourism quality chain earnestly includes host groups in the advancement process. Tourism therefore turns into an impetus of social attachment, going past the prompt effect of occupation creation and its sure monetary outcomes and improves, for example, neighborhood influence capacities which duplicate the tourism effect much further.

This current year’s official festivals will occur in Guadalajara, Mexico which will be included with high level officials and experts in the area across the globe. On the same day Pondicherry Tourism Department also has arranged for eye-catchy events in Beach area. WTD’14 is celebrated in the theme called as “PUDUCHERRY CARNIVAL” with host a lot of events like Folk Music and Dance, Decrorative Boats, etc. To keep up-to-date with this year’s WTD activities visit our page www.zoompondy.com or follow us at facebook.com/zoompondy

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Pondicherry – A Travelers Place

Pondicherry (Pondichéry in french) is a small French Town, a refinement separated from Boomtown India. By 1850, the British had secured their grip on India. They allowed the retreating French to remain in four small pockets of South Indian territory. Pondicherry was the capital for the other parts. Pondicherry gained its full independence in 1963. The French laid out the streets in a formal grid pattern for the city of Pondicherry during their period.

Most of the people use bicycles inside the city of Pondicherry, or they strolled along the tree-lined boulevards. It was as if an elegant French country town had been shifted to the Bay of Bengal.

In 2006, Pondicherry became Puducherry – having reverted to its age old Tamil name. It was no longer irregular. This was indeed French colony of India. Pondy – as its long-term residents like to call it – is expanding rapidly. As in so many Indian cities, the economic break through has had its way, growing the population of Pondicherry of over 20 per cent in the past two censuses.

A neary town Auroville is an experimental city, located a few miles out of Pondicherry, that grew out of the Sri Aurobindo ashram that dominates social and educational life in Pondi. Its “citizens” opt out of conventional society but remain very actively involved in its problems and challenges.

Travel essentials

Getting there

Pondicherry is well connected by Road and Train. People can either take a Public transit or can afford an individual cab.

Further details about Pondicherry one can visit http://www.zoompondy.com which provides with comprehensive data of the city along with the local events to happen.

Pondicherry Photos

Scenic view of Pondicherry Beach

Sideways of Beach