A former French colony, and a union territory now, Pondicherry also known as Puddchcheri has a unique place in Indian geo-history. Along with the town of Pondicherry, which is physically located within the boundaries of Tamil Nadu, its administrative territory lies scattered in the states of Tamil Nadu (Karaikal), Andhra Pradesh (Yanam), and Kerala (Mahe), all of which were under French control until1954. Excavations at the ancient site of Arikemedu have revealed that it was a commercial centre and had trade links with the Roman empire as early as 1st century AD. It has been a part of the Pallava, Chola and Pandya empires, later the Vijayanagara empire, followed by Mughal rule. Pondicherry attracted the Europeans who came looking for textiles and spices along the Coromandel Coast. It was not before Pondicherry town had the Dutch, Portuguese, French and English fighting over it, until finally the French prevailed in 1816. The present-day Pondicherry town was constructed by the French and has two parts – Tamil and French quarters – whose street-scapes and buildings have a distinct identity. Pondicherry has preserved many things reminiscent of the French architectural style in terms of well planned roads, magnificent churches and public buildings. The other parts of Pondicherry that lie scattered within other states are culturally attuned to the states that they are located in. Pondicherry is identified with the Aurobindo Ashram which was set up by Sri Aurobindo in 1926. The Ashram residents work and live by the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.
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A. R. HANDICRAFT Category : Festive Decorations
AV EXPORTS, MOTHER LAND, ISAI AMBALAM, ALLAMKUPPAM,Pondicherry-605111,Pondicherry
Ph No. :91-413-2623353, Fax:91-413-2623353,91-413-2623353,Mobile: +919943477198
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Contact Person : Mr. Elumalai Malai Vinayagam (CEO)
Art Antiqua Category : Festive Decorations
No 25, Near ICICI Bank, Mission Street, Puducherry Ho,Pondicherry-605001,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-4200312, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9944444265
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Contact Person : Mr.JAGAT KANDOI
Art Antiqua Category : Natural Fibre And Ecofriendly Crafts
No 25, Near ICICI Bank, Mission Street, Puducherry Ho,Pondicherry-605001,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-4200312, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9944444265
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Contact Person : JAGAT KANDOI
Art Antiqua Category : Tribal Crafts
No 25, Near ICICI Bank, Mission Street, Puducherry Ho,Pondicherry-605001,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-4200312, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9944444265
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Contact Person : JAGAT KANDOI
Auro Handicrafts Category : Festive Decorations
Auroville Main Road, Auroville,Pondicherry-605101,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-2622880, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9843772711
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Contact Person : Ramachandra Mohanta
Auro Handicrafts Category : Festive Decorations
Auroville Main Road, Auroville,Pondicherry-605101,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-2622880, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9843772711
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Contact Person : Ramachandra Mohanta
Auro Handicrafts Category : Needle Work
Auroville Main Road, Auroville,Pondicherry-605101,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-2622880, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9843772711
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Contact Person : Ramachandra Mohanta
Auromics Trust Category : Fashion Accessories
Alankuppam, Auroville,Pondicherry-605 101,Pondicherry
Ph No. :NA, Fax:91 413 2622164,91 413 2622164,Mobile: NA
e-Mail : auromics@auroville.org.in
WebSite : http://www.auromics.com/index.html
Contact Person : Isai Ambalam
Auromode Category : Fashion Accessories
Auroshilpam, Auroville,Pondicherry-600001,Pondicherry
Ph No. :2622193, Fax:91 413 262224,91 413 262224,Mobile: NA
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WebSite : http://www.auromode.com/index.php
Contact Person : Prema
CREDENCE IMEX Category : Fashion Accessories
NO. 4/541, III-CROSS, KALAIVANAR NAGAR, GORIMEDU,Pondicherry-605006,Pondicherry
Ph No. :91-413-2277579, Fax:,,Mobile: +919443960645
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Contact Person : Mr. Ashok Perumal
CREDENCE IMEX Category : Festive Decorations
NO. 4/541, III-CROSS, KALAIVANAR NAGAR, GORIMEDU,Pondicherry-605006,Pondicherry
Ph No. :91-413-2277579, Fax:,,Mobile: +919443960645
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Contact Person : Mr. Ashok Perumal
CREDENCE IMEX Category : Needle Work
NO. 4/541, III-CROSS, KALAIVANAR NAGAR, GORIMEDU,Pondicherry-605006,Pondicherry
Ph No. :91-413-2277579, Fax:,,Mobile: +919443960645
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Contact Person : Mr. Ashok Perumal
Evershine Crafts Category : Festive Decorations
Isaiambalam Irumbai Po, Auroville,Pondicherry-605101,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-2622829, Fax:,,Mobile: 09443378832
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Contact Person : GNANAVEL
Evershine Crafts Category : Needle Work
Isaiambalam Irumbai Po, Auroville,Pondicherry-605101,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-2622829, Fax:,,Mobile: 09443378832
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Contact Person : GNANAVEL
Excellent Bengal Handicrafts Category : Needle Work
No.1-A, Mariamman Koil Street, Vazhaikulam,Pondicherry-605012,Pondicherry
Ph No. :2222245, Fax:,,Mobile: 9487063041
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Contact Person : Ms.Bharati Dhar
Exotic India Category : Tribal Crafts
No 70, Opp To Hidisign Showroom, J N Street, Puducherry Ho,Pondicherry-605001,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-2333985, 4200228, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9894255722
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Contact Person : Mr. Ajay Sharma
Exotic India Category : Festive Decorations
No 70, Opp To Hidisign Showroom, J N Street, Puducherry Ho,Pondicherry-605001,Pondicherry
Ph No. :+(91)-(413)-2333985, 4200228, Fax:,,Mobile: +(91)-9894255722
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Contact Person : Mr Ajay Sharma