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Talks

Talk: Music in early Indian Cinema – Sat 3 Oct

A talk on *FILM MUSIC IN EARLY INDIAN CINEMA* by *Sumit Dey* introduces the audience to ways in which new sound technologies shaped film music in Bengali Talkies of the 1930s. Attendees can expect an engaging and informative talk on a niche area in Indian cinema followed by a open discussion. *Sat 3 Oct 7-8 […]

Classes/Courses/Workshops

Saree Draping Workshop

Explore the Timeless Beauty of Six Yards Uncover the timeless beauty of the saree through an interactive, hands-on draping experience. Learn classic and contemporary drapes, understand fabrics, pleats, and styling—while reconnecting with a garment that carries stories, heritage, and celebration. – No prior experience needed (beginner-friendly) – Open to all bodies & ages – Sarees […]

Exhibitions

Painting exhibition: TAYUTAU at Pitanga 25 Sept – 31 Oct 2026

The artist: Bel The exhibition takes its name from the Japanese word Tayutau (たゆたう), evoking the act of drifting gently with the current rather than resisting it. This became the guiding spirit of the collection: painting without a predetermined image, allowing each canvas to emerge from the unknown. For the artist, this is not a collection of […]

Exhibitions

opening of “The Cosmic Exiled Child,” an illustration exhibition presented at Centre d’Art — Citadines, Auroville

I am Azarakhsh Farahani, an Iranian visual artist, currently living in Paris with a French Passeport Talent visa. I am currently in Auroville for this exhibition, which presents a selection of my illustration works. Some of these works were also created during my two-month artistic residency in Auroville. Opening: Friday, October 2, 2026, at 4:30 pm Centre d’Art […]

News and Events

Support needed: Help Dhani Recover and Cover His Medical Expenses

Dhani Muniz is a much-loved son, brother, friend and musician based in the Auroville area of South India, who is currently facing an unexpectedly long and difficult medical journey. In July 2026, Dhani, who has had epilepsy since the age of 19, underwent major brain surgery in Chennai following a series of more severe seizures […]

News and Events

Fundraiser for Jill

There are several Aurovilians who stand out by their work. Jill Navarre can surely be included in this list. Before she made Auroville her home in 1991, her numerous poems were published in periodicals in the USA and Canada. She also co-founded “a celebrated Toronto poetry coffee house, The Soft Cell”. The transition from poetry […]

News and Events

online session with Moushumi Bhowmik—renowned singer, writer, and practice-led researcher on 26 Sept

আগমনী (Arrival): An Ecological Memoir and Beyond ✨ Join us for a captivating online session with Moushumi Bhowmik—renowned singer, writer, and practice-led researcher—as part of the upcoming Tracing Durga artistic research initiative. 📅 Event Details: Date: 26th September, 2026 Time: 19:30 IST Platform: Online 🤝 Collaborators & Supporters: Presented by: Auroville Film Institute In Collaboration with: Kolkata Centre for Creativity & Emami Foundation Venue Supporters: Goethe-Institut […]

Classes/Courses/Workshops

Very Early Bird to register : Body resonance workshop on August 2027

BODY RESONANCE 2027  Workshop with Yumiko Yoshioka in Auroville 02-08 Aug 2027: Auroville, Pondicherry SIGN UP FOR SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICE FOR THE AUROVILLE WORKSHOP BY 30 NOV!! – Registration Form: https://forms.gle/pwqiVDQqsQWzt27H8 – – For more information: aurovilleartworld@gmail.com – *Who Can Attend?* Open to all those who wish to reconnect with their bodies and discover new ways of expression. […]