Statue Of Gandhi
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DhirujSarda
Hyderabad, India54 contributions
Jan 2020
During our visit to Pondicherry in January 2020 during the Sankranti break. We stayed at an AIR BNB and asked our host where can we go for a morning run.. His spontaneous reply - Go near Gandhi Statue on Pondicherry Beach. Perfect suggestion.. what a lovely track to run a short distance but filled with people out on a run.. it was the week just before the Tata Mumbai Marathon and I wanted a easy work out before the race. Me and Jayshree had a lovely morning run and a fantastic start of the day
Written 27 February 2020
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Donna_in_India
New York City, NY603 contributions
Dec 2019
Located on the Promenade this statue of Mahatma Gandhi was built by sculptor Roy Choudhary. It is surrounded by eight exquisitely carved monolithic granite 17th century pillars that were brought from Gingee - a fort about 70 kms from Pondicherry - after the capture of the fort.
The statue of Gandhi stands 13 feet high. The entire structure is at least twice that high and is one of the nicest monuments of Gandhi I have seen. It is especially striking when you see the statue and pillars from a distance.
The statue of Gandhi stands 13 feet high. The entire structure is at least twice that high and is one of the nicest monuments of Gandhi I have seen. It is especially striking when you see the statue and pillars from a distance.
Written 12 February 2020
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Deadman17
Mumbai, India537 contributions
Jan 2020
This statue of Mohandas Gandhi is on the main promenade in Pondicherry. The views of the sea from near the statue are great. In the evening, on few particular special nights, this statue is lit up providing nice background to the promenade and the sea shore.
Written 30 May 2020
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itinerarirasta
Kolkata District, India141 contributions
Dec 2019
Install Gandhiji's statue. Make it a good one. Now add about twenty coloured, swaying fountain like streams of light. Add music at other times. Put the whole thing on a rocky beachside absolutely chock a block with selfie takers. The locals seem to enjoy this cross between a disco and and an ashram, though.
Written 8 January 2020
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podrozniczka60
New Jersey17,021 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This beautiful monument shows everyone’s beloved Mahatma Gandhi in one of his iconic poses. His head is protected from above and the central statue is surrounded by columns. This landmark is a place of meeting and gathering of both the locals and tourists.
This monument looks interesting in variety of lightings and it is good to visit it at various times of the day.
This monument looks interesting in variety of lightings and it is good to visit it at various times of the day.
Written 7 March 2023
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Indiana_Jonesse
San Francisco, CA7,028 contributions
Jan 2020
When I was here a few years ago, I saw kids climbing all over the statue, grabbing every part of his body to cling on. I thought, ugh, that is one way to get this statue destroyed. This time, he is now protected. They put barricades around and you can only stand in front (not inside) to have your photos taken. This is an iconic landmark for the national hero.
Written 8 January 2020
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Narendran Dama
Tirupati, India52 contributions
Jun 2022
One of Pondicherry's most recognizable landmarks is the Mahatma Gandhi statue. It is a popular tourist destination and one of the main attractions of Rock Beach. The Mahatma Gandhi statue stands 4 feet tall and is surrounded by eight magnificent granite pillars brought from Gingee, a fort in Tamil Nadu about 70 kilometers from Puducherry. This is considered to be the third biggest statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Written 11 July 2022
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AshieshAryan
New Delhi, India67 contributions
Dec 2019
This is located at the most beautiful & most visited place by expats, at Pondicherry.
Use Gandhi's statue (or 'Le cafe') as a Landmark when searching for hotels.
In my opinion, something attractive, artistic or eventful could've been built here instead of this statue taking up much space than required.
Use Gandhi's statue (or 'Le cafe') as a Landmark when searching for hotels.
In my opinion, something attractive, artistic or eventful could've been built here instead of this statue taking up much space than required.
Written 2 January 2020
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SingaporeGirl
Singapore, Singapore519 contributions
Feb 2020
You can't miss the state of Gandhi as it's along the main beach front, which is right along the heart of Pondicherry's main beachfront . The nearby area is Pondicherry's old French Quarter. Find a copy of the 'Heritage Trail' flyer for Pondicherry with its excellent map and key over the main heritage buildings and you will have a 5-star visit!
Written 18 February 2020
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Jovan_10
Vancouver Island, Canada298 contributions
Mar 2020
This same statue can be found in many Indian cities and on t- shirts. I wouldn’t go out of my way to see this but if you are walking along the promenade and happen to see it, then take a picture, as everyone else does!
Written 27 March 2020
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