The International Pavilions* invite you to a screening of “The Hidden Life of Trees” Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7 PM Visitors’ Centre Auditorium, Auroville Based on the bestselling book by renowned forester and author Peter Wohlleben, this documentary opens a window onto the hidden world of forests. Can trees communicate? Do they have a social […]
2-Year Diploma in Kalaripayattu | Starting January 2027 Step into a deeper journey with Kalaripayattu — rooted in tradition, discipline and dedicated practice. Train for 2,400 hours under the guidance of Sri Lakshmanan Gurukkal, learning ancient techniques while developing strength, mobility, awareness and a deeper understanding of the body. This is more than learning a […]
*200 ARTWORKS | 200 TOILES* 🎨 To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Lycée Français International de Pondichéry, we are inviting artists from India and around the world to take part in a special exhibition. Artists are invited to submit an artwork for this unique celebration of the friendship between India and France. Participation is […]
Join us Saturday for a day of connection, learning, and delicious plant-based food at Sadhana Forest! Whether you’re curious about plant-based living, love spending time with cows, or want to learn new recipes, there’s something for everyone. You can join us for any part of the day. 🕘 Schedule : • 9:00 Breakfast • 10:00 […]
A breath. A note. A bridge between worlds. Daniel’s new track, Frequency of Love, is finally live, and he would be honored if you took a few minutes to listen. Step away from the noise and immerse yourself in a sonic fusion where ancient Eastern traditions (like the bamboo flute) meet the harmonic richness of […]
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Sunday, 4th October – 9.30-12.30pm ✨ This nourishing retreat is for anyone who would like to pause, recharge their energy, and gently soften the knots that can block us from offering care to ourselves and others. You’ll be guided through a curated journey of mindfulness and kindness practices, with space for poetry, reflection and deep […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Immersive exploration of gibbrish music with gibbrish visual art. Free entry at Centre d’art
Double exhibition. – HANGAR Y 1879 by Bertrand Lisbonis – KAIK KAHEVU CHE by Krishna Sheth From 11 to 26 September 2026 Tue to Fri 2-5.30, Sat 10-12.30 / 2-5.30 Morning by appointment https://maps.app.goo.gl/NCVWeokUKxUFLT8S8: [Centre D’Art Citadines, Auroville]
Fraud Schafft Raum – Open Call Call FRAU* schafft Raum is a hybrid of memorial site and art space. The artistic program focuses on the theme of femicide in connection with the history of the site. Female artists are invited to submit exhibition concepts that fit thematically within this framework. The former tobacconist’s shop will […]
HARMONY, by Neha Dighe 12-19 September 2026 Multimedia Room, Centre d’Art, Auroville Opening on Saturday 12 September at 4.30 pm From 12 to 19 September Tue to Fri 2-5.30, Sat 10-12.30 / 2-5.30 Morning by appointment Interactive Art Installation No registration needed Neha Dighe invites you to 6 days of play, with ‘HARMONY’. Join us, […]
We are delighted to share with you that Flickers Film Club is hosting its next public screening coming Sunday (20/9) at AF Pondy. We will be screening Aranya Sahay’s ‘Humans in the Loop’ (please find attached our promotional poster for the event). About the Event: Flickers Film Club and Alliance Française de Pondichéry are delighted to welcome you […]
