The principle attraction for outsiders of this community of 3000 is this spiritual epicentre – the Matrimandir.
It took 37 years to build (1971 – 2008). No specific religious practices can be conducted here.
Auroville was the inspiration of a French woman Mirra Alfassa, a spiritual guru who became know as The Mother.
The main meditation chamber is up several storeys inside the globe; pictured here is one of several paths past small pod meditation rooms leading to a water lotus structure, also for meditating.
Map of Auroville. Significant parts of the land are still not owned by the community.
Exploring around on bikes was our favourite pastime.
First day we rented rickety old things – flat tire by mid day. We graduated after to modern ebikes.
Word of mouth restaurant took us to Goyo’s, a Korean lady chef, where we had a unique culinary experience.
Directions included to ‘wait under a big tree where a small group of hungry people will have gathered’.
Goyo and some of our yummy Korean veg lunch.
Our time in Auroville include two cheap and wonderful massages. Maní did a house call and was amazing at $C12 (91 9994119130) – comes from multi-generational practicianers.
After the first massage, we biked home rolling in oil.
The Auroville community has a number of pretty impressive buildings, and amenities.
Picture of The Mother and her collaborator, Sri Aurobindo.
Use Kinisi e-cycles if you go to Auroville. Great bikes, cheap, friendly, excellent service:
Our host; and, home away from home in Auroville.
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