@ January 30, 2021
Ravinarayan P.S.
Memorial dedicated to the Father of the Nation ..Mahatma Gandhi. Has a back statue under a white canopy surrounded by eight beautifully sculpted stone columns on the beach front.
Gandhi Thidal - Pondicherry Share
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About this place
- Cost Free ( Approx. per person )
- Timings : Open 24
- Near By Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- 0.60 Km 9 min.
- Tourist attraction
Description
Installed as a tribute to the Father of the Nation, the Gandhi Statue in Pondicherry is one of the most visited monuments of the city. The four feet tall statue made of black marble is the tallest Gandhi statue in all of Asia. The statue captures the essence of Gandhiji, as he ventured out for his infamous Dandi March in the year 1930. Located on the Seaside Promenade, the black statue towers against the backdrop of the rolling blue waves of the Bay of Bengal. The statue itself is surrounded by eight monolithic pillars. These pillars were transferred from the Gingee Fort in the year 1986, even before the statue itself was installed, which was in the year 1995. A stage flanks the Gandhi statue towards the front side. This stage is known as the Gandhi Thidal. A number of cultural activities, including dance and music functions, are held on this stage throughout the year. The Gandhi Statue is well-lit and adds to the beauty of the beachside, especially during the evening, and marks the area as a prominent landmark in Pondicherry.
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Operating Hours
- Monday:
- Open 24
- Tuesday:
- Open 24
- Wednesday:
- Open 24
- Thursday:
- Open 24
- Friday:
- Open 24
- Saturday:
- Open 24
- Sunday:
- Open 24
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Other Details
- Address
- Goubert Avenue, Beach Rd, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India
- Number
- Landmark
- Goubert Avenue, Beach Road, White Town, Puducherry
- Latitude
- 11.932605
- Longitude
- 79.835621
Relevant Reviews from Google
Ravinarayan P.S.
80.00 %
@ 30 Jan, 2021
Memorial dedicated to the Father of the Nation ..Mahatma Gandhi. Has a back statue under a white canopy surrounded by eight beautifully sculpted stone columns on the beach front.
Priyadharshini Selvam
100.00 %
@ 24 Nov, 2020
My love towards rock beach is never ends❤️❤️
Pradeep Balaraju
80.00 %
@ 08 Oct, 2020
Nice landmark facing towards sea
NAGARAJAN E
100.00 %
@ 23 Feb, 2020
This place is opposite to beach and superb people's fresh air open space..etc
Govind P
100.00 %
@ 23 Nov, 2019
Lovely place to hangout with friends and family. This is always enjoyable no matter how many times you visit the place. The crowd is diverse and interesting with the perfect mix of tourists and daily joggers. Sunday evenings are special with the kaaval band performing and lots of sellers offering various products. This place is an obvious example for why pondy tourism chose their tag line which is 'give time a break'.