Bharathidasan Museum, Puducherry

Bharathidasan Museum, Puducherry

Bharathidasan Museum is the former house of the renowned Puducherry born poet and playwright - Bharathidasan (1891-1960) (meaning "Disciple of Bharathi"). It is located in Perumal Koil Street near to White Town Area in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. Bharathidasan was a Tamil poet who was born in Pondicherry. He was a disciple of Bharathi. Both of their works are often compared as they are equally praiseworthy. He also wrote some scripts for films on the issue of women empowerment.

His home was later converted into a museum which preserves his great literary works. Some of his best compositions were created in this house. His works reflect the golden age of Tamil literature. If you are a person who has literary interest and if you have tried enough sightseeing places in Pondicherry, you must visit this museum. You can visit the museum anytime throughout the year except for Monday. Monday is considered as a weekly holiday. The museum remains open from 10 AM. to 5 PM except for Mondays.

The Museum is located very close to famous Varadha Raja Perumal Temple. The Museum is located at about 350 meters from Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 5 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Museum is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Ajantha Theatre Signal Bus Stop. The Museum is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Museum from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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