Yakshagana Inherited from South Indian state of Karnataka, the folk art form Yakshagana is a prominent one in Pondicherry. This literally means “Song of Demi Gods”. Yakshagana is referred by many other names and few of them are Ata, Bayalata, Kelike and Dasavatara....
Mohiniattam Inherited from Kerala, Mohiniattam is yet another folk art form. Referring to the legends of Hindu Puranas and epics, Mohini is the term referring to Lord Vishnu who disguised Himself as a pretty women to divert the attention of Asuras from consuming the...
Garadi Dance Garadi is one of the popular folk dance forms of Pondicherry, performed mostly in the local festivals. The origin of this dance is from popular Hindu epic Ramayana. The events described in Ramayana, where the monkeys or vanars help Lord Rama to bring back...
Arts and Crafts Eco-friendly Handicrafts : Baskets, Jute products and crafts made of dry flowers are iconic crafts of Pondicherry, which are most of the times souvenirs preferred by global travellers visiting Pondicherry. Korai Mats : Mats made of a special variety of...
Art & Craft Village Puducherry art and craft village A plethora of delightful experiences is guaranteed when you make a visit to the Art and Craft Village at Puducherry. On the whole, Puducherry amazes you with the lifestyle, culture and heritage embraced mainly with...
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