R.Meenakshi, a Tamil Poet of Auroville

“I was a born poet! Before I could read or write I used to make up poems and recite and throw them around in my head. Ever since I have been in Auroville I have lived in this beautiful Nursery garden and I spontaneously write of the natural elements and the flowers and colours that … Read more

Auroville Dog Shelter

The Auroville Dog Shelter is the new iteration of Auroville’s central dog care service. It is taking over duties from previous groups and starting afresh. The new unit is grounded in the Tamil Animal Rescue guidelines, and will be under professional supervision. 

Sunny’s Bras for Girls Project

It was with this certainty that I woke in early November, 2022 with the idea of collecting bras to take around the globe.  Hear me out before you think me crazy…bras were on my mind for two reasons….

Matrimandir and I Premiere

Join us Saturday, April 8, 11:00am New York, 20:30pm Auroville, to watch three episodes of the Matrimandir and I series. Filmmaker Serena Aurora and B William Sullivan, featured in the Matrimandir and I episode premiere, are joining us for an intro and discussion of the series

Auroville’s Anniversary

Aurovilians and guests gather in the Amphitheater before dawn on February 28 every year. The Bonfire is lit and recordings of the Mother reading the Auroville Charter and other teachings are played. It is a time for deep contemplation and reconnecting to the spirit of Auroville’s creation, a spirit that has kept the city alive … Read more

The Mother’s Anniversary

The Mother, Mirra Alfassa, 1878-1973, is the creative force behind the birth of Auroville. Every year, during the fourth week of February, Auroville celebrates two anniversaries. The Mother’s birth, February 21, and Auroville’s creation, February 28th.