At Pondicherry, the channel on the east side has an ambiance of the French 18th century. Churches dotted with brightly colored so peculiar to India. The west side of the canal, away from the calm of the sea, India, beehive in constant movement pushed by two decades of intense growth, offers a different picture .

Today, the « little festival » Hindu that takes place every year here on the beaches of the fishing village of Vaitukuram district gathers between 5 and 10 thousand faithful. Celebration of the gods of Indian mythology colorful floats, costumes and traditional music, accompanied by rites of incredible diversity.

Milk distribution for the faithful, purification in the Bengal Gulf waters after the gifts and blessings of Sadhus .

Welcome to Pondy !