Exposition – “AIYANAR”

Three French institutions in Pondicherry have joined forces to offer a visual and spiritual journey centered around AIYAṈĀR, the patron god of Tamil villages. Through sculptures, manuscripts, and field photographs by Jean-Louis Cardin, discover a fascinating and fragile heritage, witness to a disappearing memory.

Three exhibitions, three locations, three complementary perspectives:

Venue: École française d’Extrême-Orient – 19, rue Dumas

“WHO IS AIYAṈĀR?” Exhibition from September 3rd to 23rd. Opening on September 3rd at 6 pm

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Venue: Alliance Française de Pondichéry – 58, rue Suffren

“THE ELUSIVE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD” Exhibition from September 4th to 23rd. Opening on September 4th at 6 pm

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Venue: Institut Français de Pondichéry – 11, rue Saint-Louis

“THE MAKING OF AIYAṈĀR’S GREAT HORSE IN KOOTHADIVAYAL & THE AIYAṈĀR FESTIVAL IN KARUKAÏ” Exhibition from September 5th to 23rd. Opening on September 5th at 6 pm

A unique cultural journey through Pondichéry, combining art, memory, and living tradition.

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Date: 3^th to 23^th September 2025,

Time: 9 am to 7 pm.

Venue: French Town, Puducherry, 605001, INDIA.

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Contact: +91 84893 89511.