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Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion Pondicherry

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🏛️ Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion, Pondicherry

Discover the Living History of Colonial Pondicherry

Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Pondicherry and a fascinating blend of Tamil and French colonial architecture. Built in the 18th century, this heritage home belonged to Ananda Ranga Pillai, the dubash (chief translator and broker) of French Governor Joseph François Dupleix. His detailed diaries offer unmatched insights into 18th-century colonial life in South India.

📍 Address

Ananda Ranga Pillai Street, MG Road Area, Pondicherry – 605001, India
Location: Opposite Grand Bazaar

🏗️ Architecture

Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion is a rare Indo-French architectural marvel. The ground floor features a traditional Tamil courtyard with intricately carved wooden pillars in Chettinad style, while the upper floor (not open to visitors) reflects European Gothic elements, with a patio and French-style embellishments.

Highlights:

  • Wooden columns and large central courtyard
  • Ancient sculptures and carved stone pillars
  • Indo-French fusion architecture

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📖 History

✔Built in 1735 during the French rule in India.
✔ Survived the British invasion in 1761, while most of the city was destroyed.
✔ Home of Ananda Ranga Pillai, whose diary is a vital historical record of 18th-century Pondicherry.
✔ One of the very few privately owned heritage mansions still inhabited by descendants.

🎨 Things to See

✔Ananda Ranga Pillai’s bust and statue
✔ Period furnishings and wall décor
✔ Rare Indo-European architectural elements
✔ A peek into the cultural richness of colonial Tamil households

🔎 Interesting Facts

✔ One of the few structures in Pondicherry that survived the 1761 British siege.
✔ The mansion is a perfect blend of European finesse and Tamil tradition.
✔ Houses a vast collection of diaries, including insights into French rule.
✔ The courtyard style reflects traditional joint-family Tamil culture.

📦 Tour Packages

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DayOpening Hours
Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🧾 FAQs – Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion, Pondicherry

Everything you need to know before visiting Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion Pondicherry

There is no entry fee to visit Ananda Ranga Pillai Mansion. It is open to the public free of charge.
The mansion is open every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
It is located on Ananda Ranga Pillai Street, MG Road Area, Pondicherry – directly opposite the Grand Bazaar and close to Pondicherry Railway Station.
Photography may be restricted in certain areas, especially in private or residential sections. It’s best to ask for permission before clicking pictures.
Ananda Ranga Pillai was a prominent dubash (interpreter and agent) of French Governor Joseph François Dupleix. His diaries provide detailed accounts of 18th-century French India.
No, only the ground floor is open to the public. The upper floor is privately occupied by descendants of Ananda Ranga Pillai and is not accessible.