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Entrance to Great Pagoda, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
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Entrance to Great Pagoda, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India
Entrance to the Great Pagoda, Pondicherry, Puducherry, India. Date: circa 1905
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Carving Carvings Heads Palm Pondicherry Pots Puducherry
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This evocative photograph captures the entrance to the Great Pagoda in Pondicherry, Puducherry, India, circa 1905. The French colonial city, then a part of French India, is depicted in all its grandeur and exotic allure. The Great Pagoda, an ornate stone edifice, stands proudly at the end of a tree-lined street, its intricately carved facade a testament to the rich cultural fusion that characterized the region during the colonial era. The image is filled with a sense of bustling activity as women in traditional Indian attire, their heads adorned with pots or pots balanced on their heads, make their way along the road. Palm trees line the street, their fronds casting dappled sunlight onto the cobblestones. The Great Pagoda, with its ornate carvings and towering height, looms large against the clear blue sky, a symbol of the French colonial presence in India. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of cultural exchange and colonial rule. The Great Pagoda, now a protected heritage site, continues to be a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from around the world who are drawn to its unique blend of Indian and French architectural influences. This image serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural diversity of Pondicherry and Puducherry, a legacy of the colonial past that continues to shape the region today.
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