Mahe

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Mahe a.k.a. Mayyazhi, Mahe District, Union Territory of Puducherry.

MAHE a tiny enclave on the coast of Arabian Sea and it is a part of the Union Territory of Puducherry (India). Which was a former French Colony (Political and Military center). Mahe, Cherukallayi, Chalakkara, Palloor and Pandakal.

Mahe, along the coast of Arabian sea is a quiet & lovely minor entity of Puducherry. Place has great historical inheritance which was under French rule till 1954.
Mahe has got poetic essence due to its brevity & serenity where Mahe River meets Arabian Sea. Usually known as 'Eyebrow of the Sea' (Mayyazhi) - Zoom in the map to absorb the beauty as it should be a unique experience.
Official Name: Mayyazhi
Languages: Malayalam, Tamil
Capital: Puducherry
Area: 9 sq. km.
Population (2001): 36,823
Interesting Places: Saints Theresa's Church, Water Sports Complex (Boat House), Tagore Park, Light House, Mahe Beach, Othenan's Fort, Puthalam Temple, Mandola Temple, Sri Krishna Temple, Devi Temple & Beautiful beach.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahé,_Puducherry
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Coordinates:   11°42'3"N   75°32'12"E

Comments

  • union territory of india not puducherry.
  • Mahe is a part of Puducherry State...geographically situated in Kerala...
  • Ajay in incorrect.
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