Park Monument-”A Tale of Brothel”

Moinak Maiti

Introduction

• Heart of Pondicherry• One of the ancient monument• Build in 16th Century by Napoleon 3• Blend of Raman-French architecture• White in colour• Visiting time 8 AM to 8 PM

A Tale Of Brothel (Said by locals)

There used to be a beautiful building in this place, and king Krishnadevaraya attracted by its architecture and misjudge it as a temple. Soon he came to know that is a Brothel house. He order to abandoned the building but the prostitute (Aayi) wish to destroy it by herself. She destroy the place and dig a water tank for local presently known as “Aayi kulam”.Then French ruler Napoleon 3 comes to know about her story and decide to build a monument for Aayi. Which is park monument at Pondicherry.

Why it looses its attraction

• It is just an ordinary park for traveller from metro cities

• Lack of Maintenance• No entry fees• No special attraction• Presence of other historical importance places

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SWOT Analysis• Strength– Location– History

• Weakness– No special attraction

• Opportunity– Can generate revenue for govt.

• Threat– Presence of other important historical places

Probable Solution• Marketing– In association with Pondicherry University MBA

tourism students(or similar) and Puducherry tourism

• Development– Infrastructure like fountain, light and sound shows,

flowers, rides for children• Awareness– Blogs, articles, tourists guide, bill boards etc

Conclusion

“Presently Park monument at Pondicherry has losses its attraction but proper step can increase its footfall at the same time a revenue generation for the government. Also this may generate some employment for the locals”

Park Monument

Interviewing Locals

Park Sculpture

Park Atmoshphere-1

Park Atmoshphere-2