Courtsy @CassiusColaco There's an epic tale of a shrine that defied the might of the French. Built five centuries ago, long before the French arrived at Pondicherry. Legend has it that on several occasions French missionaries attempted to raze the shrine (which the devotees resisted stoutly) and each time the idol was hurled into the sea, it would magically return. Today, the temple still stands defiantly in the heart of the French Quarter at the same spot it was constructed on five centuries ago. Oh, and when you visit this indestructible temple, be sure to give the temple elephant Lakshmi a coin and get blessed with a friendly pat on your head for your devotion, belief, and troubles. Local tourism with right precautions and knowledge is possible ! Do not let the traveller in you fear something that can be cured with information and not vaccine. Covid-19 can be won with right information over a vaccine.#thomascookindialtd #ThomasCookIndia #thomascookofficial #livitup #travel #travelphotography #traveler #instatravel #picoftheday #pondicherry #pondicherrytourism #PondicherryDiaries #incredibleindia #travelporn (at India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFQePqH2MKwfb55Lzr-D4D41t580Q8AwO5fR40/?igshid=nzvzouvearfh