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Thiruvakkarai or Tiruvakkarai is situated about 30 km from Pondicherry. Thiruvakkarai is famous for three places, they are:
National Fossil Wood Park: It is located 1 km east of Tiruvakkarai village on the road between Tindivanam and Pondicherry. National Fossil Wood Park is India’s first wood fossil park, maintained by the Geological survey of India.
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Aayi Mandapam is situated at the centre of Government Park in Pondicherry city.
It is one of the wonderful monuments of the city and one of  Pondicherry’s main attractions also.
This monument was built during the sixteenth century during the period of Napoleon III in France. It was named after a lady courtesan called Ayi. She destroyed [...]

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Sri Aurobindo Ashram was established in Pondicherry on 24th November 1926.
In the main building of the ashram, is the Marble Samadhi, where Aurobindo and the Mother have been laid to rest. People visit to pray and meditate in the Ashram. Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry today is a large institution that has its branches [...]

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It is about 300 km south of Chennai and about 135 Km. from Pondicherry.
It is an ideal place for those who like to seek solitude, leisure and serenity on the shore.  With rivers and beaches, it is untouched by tourists.
Karaikal sandy beach
The Karaikal sandy beach is one of the best natural beaches in South Tamil [...]

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