Auroville , Puducherry (Pondicherry)
About Auroville
An interesting and philosophical outlook towards universal living and progressive values, Auroville is an experimental township founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa, a spiritual associate of Sri Aurobindo, and it was aimed to bring all kinds of people together to strengthen humanity and harmonious living for a better world. Shri Aurobindo Society and UNESCO took efforts to accomplish the township. Designed by architect Roger Anger, it is situated in Villupuram District, 15 kilometers north from Pondicherry. Matrimandir, a temple located in the heart of the township, is a huge beaming sphere enclosed with gold. Bordered by a beautiful park, the central dome is utilized for meditation purposes. An estimated 2200 people are residing in the township, belonging to 43 diverse nations.
People with extreme Divine and spiritual consciousness live in Auroville. First time visitors can seek help from the Information Centre. Tourists must step into Matrimandir, which possess 12 rooms and 12 gardens each representing Mother’s qualities and Power, to experience the Divine consciousness. Other places to have a look at in Auroville include, Lotus Pond, Banyan Tree, and Amphitheatre etc.
Travelers can also explore the tranquil beach and the botanical gardens huddled up in the vicinity. Travelers can also indulge healing courses of Yoga, Tai-Chi and Watsu.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Auroville - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Auroville Beach, Pondicherry
6.6 km from Auroville - See map
The Auroville Beach is located right off the ECR (East Coast Road), opposite the road leading to Auroville but not easily accessible. Located...
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Serenity Beach, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
7.9 km from Auroville - See map
Serenity Beach is named after a restaurant by same name. It is a fishing beach so you will find lot of local fishermen here and their boats. Beach...
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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
12 km from Auroville - See map
Churches of Pondicherry/ Puducherry are well known for its oriental and colonial architecture. Immaculate Conception Cathedral is also known as...
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Pondicherry Museum, Pondicherry
12.1 km from Auroville - See map
Pondicherry Museum shows the glorious past of Pondicherry, from pre-Christian era to present times. It provides a glimpse of Indo-Roman trade...
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Promenade, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
12.2 km from Auroville - See map
Promenade Beach or Pondicherry Beach is the popular stretch of oceanfront in Puducherry. It’s a 1.5 kilometre long rocky stretch which starts...
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Shri Aurobindo Ashram, Tamil Nadu
12.2 km from Auroville - See map
Pondicherry is an important destination for spiritual seekers as well as tourists. Shri Aurobindo Ashram is other major attraction in Pondicherry,...
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Botanical Garden, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
12.6 km from Auroville - See map
Sprawling over 22 acres area in the center of the city, the Botanical Gardens offer a cool retreat from the oppressing heat and humidity of...
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Sacred Heart Church, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
12.6 km from Auroville - See map
Sacred Heart Church or Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was built by the French in the 1700′s in a breathtaking Gothic architecture with...
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Ousteri Lake (Oussudu), Pondicherry
13 km from Auroville - See map
Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) is one of the biggest lakes around Pondicherry. Its more than a century old man-made water body and is  recognized as one...
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Chunnambar Boat House, Pondicherry
18.1 km from Auroville - See map
Chunnambar Boat House & Water Sports Centre located 8 km from the city of Pondicherry and along the Cuddalore Main Road, is an amazing tourist...
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Arikamedu, Pondicherry
19.1 km from Auroville - See map
Arikamedu, the ancient Roman trade center and now an archaeological site is located 7 KMs from Pondicherry on the bank of Ariyankuppam River....
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