Puducherry: Quick Facts

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Deepavali holiday on November 9 in Puducherry • Nov. 4, 2026, 5:43 AM ET (The Hindu)

AIDWA workers protest against price rise in Puducherry • Oct. 27, 2026, 10:51 AM ET (The Hindu)

In Puducherry, Catamaran Brewing Co’s Oktoberfest 2026 offers beer Olympics and white stout • Oct. 21, 2026, 11:54 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of India and surrounding countries with a bold label marking the location of Puducherry on the southeastern coast, near the Bay of Bengal. The map provides regional context, showing neighboring countries such as Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

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