Join us for an introductory workshop on Conscious Communication, also known as Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Together, we will practise ways of expressing ourselves honestly, listening deeply, and relating with greater awareness and care.

Saturday, 16 May
Tibetan Pavilion
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Lunch break from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Facilitated by Monica Matsumoto, a Certification Candidate with the Center for Nonviolent Communication.

There is no fixed price. You are welcome to contribute whatever feels right for you.

Fill in the registration form to sign up!

https://forms.gle/6eMXzJ8akZ9GT2bg7

An art exhibition by A*gaambal

Galerie AFP – Alliance Française de Pondichéry

Opening Reception

07 May 2026
6:00 PM

Exhibition Dates

07 May 2026 – 06 June 2026

Surprise games and gifts!

Prize Ceremony

06 June 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Venue

Alliance Française de Pondichéry
58, Rue Suffren, Pondicherry 1

+91 84893 89511

Follow the Artist

Instagram: @a.gaambal
YouTube: youtube.com/@glut8253

Please refer to the poster and Brochure attached with this message for details.

Dates- 25th- 29th May 2026
Interactive session timings- 6:30-8:30pm IST

In case you need further clarification, feel free to write to us at the details in the brochure or send a WhatsApp on +919873837493

Fridays, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
8 May, 15 May, 3 July, 10 July

Participants are requested to have a genuine
interest and commit to attending the full sessions.

– Open to All Ages
– Children below 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
* No walk-ins.
* @ Pranashakti Hub (previous Aurofilm office) Next to CRIPA, Kalabhumi Community

Link to register: https://forms.gle/sjSvchUDvxnoyS54A scan QR code below

Any recommendations for artists or workshops would be appreciated.
Thank you

Sathvika Reddy
+91 70755 26369

Yes, I am talking about Poetry

Join us for an evening of inspiration, life wisdom and community sharing. Bring your favorite spiritual poems and share with us. Let’s freely share, read, meditate, discuss and evolve with meaningful clarity and transformation

We need soulful poetry more than ever now. And yes, we will read Rumi as well . Text to Deb 7678208825 for more details or questions

Location – Auroville Library
Every Tuesday 6.30 to 7.30pm

We are looking to connect with people who love to cook, are good at it, and would enjoy sharing what they know with others.

ACE is not a cooking school. It is a space where cooking knowledge is shared through cooking together, conversation, and shared meals.

We have a well-equipped kitchen at Creativity in Auroville. The plan is to begin regular small-group sessions and workshops from September 2026, usually with 6 to 8 people. We are also open to working in people’s own spaces, where that makes sense.

ACE also has access to professional food photography and video documentation. Over the coming months, we will begin meeting and onboarding people who are interested in becoming mentors and workshop facilitators.

Before programs formally begin, we would like to invite interested people to cook with us, share a meal, and explore possibilities together.

If this feels right for you, get in touch.

Manu Bahuguna & Sacha Elder
Authentic Culinary Experiences
A Unit of Auroville
culinary.experiences@auroville.org.in
+91 8279300821

To support them, BArDo and the Indian Youth Chhau Dance Association are hosting a 15-day intensive in the artists’ own village. The goal: give children proper, direct training in the Chhau style from their community’s masters.

Open to All
We warmly welcome anyone to join us in the village, experience rural life, and learn Chhau. Participation is donation-based to support the Chhau masters. Simple food and accommodation will be provided, as available in the village.

Details

Style: Maanbhoom (Purulia) Chhau
Duration: 15 days, 8th to 21st June
Location: Jamdih, Chandil, Saraikela-Kharsawan, Jharkhand
Organizers: BArDo × Indian Youth Chhau Dance Association
Contact: +91 7209397556

Workshop Details

Date: Friday, 8.5.26
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Bharat Nivas Art Studio
Activity under: Mriya Art, Auroville

Materials

All materials will be provided.

Contribution for Materials

Aurovilians, NC & Volunteers: ₹100
Guests: ₹350

Sign Up / Enquiry

WhatsApp: +91 9385418400

Discover the timeless beauty of Tabla and connect deeply with the soul of music.

Why Choose Us?

Personalized One-on-One Training
Instruments Provided – Just bring your passion
Suitable for Beginners to Advanced Learners
Master Authentic Techniques & Rhythmic Excellence

Learn from a Maestro

Guru Debasish Dass

55+ Years of Performing Excellence
50+ Years of Teaching Experience
Clear, Simple Guidance in English

Begin Your Musical Journey Today

Feel the rhythm.
Build focus.
Experience the joy of true learning.

Registration

Limited seats available
Reserve your seat today.

Contact

Call / WhatsApp: +91 700 355 8502

Exhibition Details

Artist: Kalaimamani Jayaraman
Exhibition Period: 1st to 14th May 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Venue

Puducherry Contemporary Art Gallery
Art & Culture Department
No. 1, Louis Street, White Town,
Puducherry – 605001

Contact

Phone: 9486018721
Email: jayaramanart16@gmail.com
Facebook: Manikkam Jayaraman

Join us at Unity Pavilion for a soulful evening honoring Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Kaviguru Rabindranath Jayanti.

May 9th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Unity Pavilion

Experience the magic of Rabindra Sangeet with a mesmerizing performance by renowned singer Lakshmi Santra & Group.

Let the melodies, words, and emotions of Tagore’s creations uplift and inspire us all.

All are warmly welcome.

Learn. Dance. Grow.
Shine this Summer!

Let your child explore the art of Bharatanatyam this summer with Divya Natyalaya.

Camp Details

Duration: Full Month – May
Classes: 4 Days per Week
Registration Fee: ₹300
Full Summer Camp Fee: ₹3200

Important Notes

Registration is mandatory to confirm your seat.
Full fee should be completed one week before the camp starts.

Guru

Divya Ravi
Guru
Discipline and Founder of Divya Natyalaya

Register Now

Limited seats available.

Contact

Phone: 6369242451
Instagram: @Dhivya_nritya

Address

Sparkling Kids Pre-School,
No. 36, Bharathidasan St,
Ananda Nagar, Puducherry – 605009

Have you ever felt like you have so much inside you… but no space to express it?
Or maybe you want to step onto the stage, but something holds you back?

This workshop is for you.

Together, we will explore:
Body movement & expression
Voice & communication
Confidence & stage presence
Understanding and expressing emotions

Theatre is not just about acting…
It’s about discovering yourself and learning to truly be seen.

Theatre is not for the faint-hearted.
It will open you up, challenge you, and transform you.

If you’re ready…
Step in
Speak up
Show up

And most importantly… OWN THE STAGE

Location: CRIPA, Auroville
Time: 4–6 PM
Dates: 15,22,29th May

Contact: 9769549246

With a career spanning television, cinema, and the stage, Anu brings a multi-faceted perspective to the craft of performance. Her journey began in front of the camera, most notably featuring in the DD1 series Yahan Ke Hum Sikander, an experience that solidified her foundation in professional acting.

​Beyond performance, her passion for storytelling led her into the realms of screenwriting and direction, giving her a comprehensive understanding of how a narrative moves from the page to the stage. This background allows her to approach theatre not just as an actor’s medium, but as a cohesive artistic vision.

​Currently based in Auroville, she is dedicated to fostering creative expression through collaborative projects and holistic theatre. In this workshop, her goal is to share these professional insights—ranging from character development to directorial nuances—to help you sharpen your instincts and find your unique presence as a performer.

Choose the yantra you feel drawn to and explore colour intuitively, with soft guidance.

9th May | 11–1
Tenderness
₹600 (materials included)

Come colour your inner world
Message me on 7200683176 to join.

Ever wondered how a guy who knows nothing about medicine ends up as a doctor?
Meet Sganarelle in Molière’s hilarious comedy A Doctor in Spite of Himself.

What’s in it for you?
– Act, laugh, and play with classic text
– Learn character, voice, and stage skills through games
– No experience needed — just bring your energy

When: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM on 4th, 6th, 8th & 10th May 2026
Where: Near Dhyana Retreats, Mango Hill Road, Old Auroville Road, Bomayapalayam
Who: Ages 11–14yrs

Call to join: +91 72093 97556

Step on stage. Speak like Molière. Have fun doing it.

We’re opening applications for Residency Lab 02 — a 2-day creative residency by Private Labs in Otherside, Auroville Rd.

Think:
* Practical tools (content, AI, project building)
* Movement + rhythm + body work
* Quiet moments to reset and reconnect
All in one space.
Dates: April 25,26
Location: Otherside, Auroville Rd
Spots: Only 8 people
Includes meals, sessions & materials.
(Stay available on request)

If you’ve been meaning to start something, this might be your sign.

Apply now / Enquire: 9047287666
Instagram: @private_labs_

Aug 6–10, 2026
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, Auroville, India

Limited spots. Registration Mandatory
https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_SDxZKq9J8poO6s/view

• Introduction: 1 session
• Foundation: 12 sessions
• Intermediate: 12 sessions
• Advanced: 12 sessions

New: Teacher training for teachers

Contact for more information / registration:
WhatsApp: +91 8072449091

Instagram: Grace Gitadelila KolamYoga
Facebook: KolamYoga Grace Gitadelila
YouTube: KolamYoga Grace Gitadelila

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) invites applications for
Productions
Under its Arts Practice programme

Deadline: June 05, 2026

The Arts Practice programme seeks to implement projects where artists expand their present range of practices in new directions. These could question accepted conventions, push new frontiers in content, form and medium, explore new modes of engagement with space, audience and communities, foregrounding a spirit of experimentation.

https://indiaifa.org/programmes/arts-practice/request-for-proposals/productions.html

We are offering a mutlilayered experience into the dance of Garba, it’s essence, it’s form and its purpose.

It is a powerful wellbeing tool which we will explore as we explore it layer by layer.

If it interests you, do sign up.

Register/info: 9443635114
(WA message only)

Maniam Selven, popularly known by his pen name Ma.Se, is a distinguished Indian artist and heir to the celebrated legacy of his father, artist Maniam. While shaped by this remarkable inheritance, he has emerged from his father’s towering shadow to establish a distinct artistic identity of his own—moving beyond commercial illustration into the realm of fine art. Ma.Se has developed a sophisticated visual language marked by luminous water colours, experimental textures, and expressive compositions. His work reflects a shift from narrative illustration to independent art that emphasizes mood, light, movement, and fluid anatomy.

In her talk “Between Legacy and Self: Becoming Maniam Selven”, Ma.Se’s daughter, Subhashini Maniam, explores the life and works of Maniam Selven, tracing his remarkable journey from aspiring Air Force pilot to acclaimed artist. She highlights his evolving style, his constant experimentation with techniques and media, and his enduring legacy as a unique bridge between illustration and fine art.

The online Talk in English is at 5.30 pm IST on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

To receive your link for the talk, please register at: bit.ly/THT_Register

Subhashini Maniam, the daughter of Maniam Selven, is an experienced artist and educator based in Western Australia, with over 20 years of contributions to the arts communities in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Western Australia.

With a background in Fine Arts and Contemporary Art Practices, Subhashini is passionate about cross-cultural integration and nurturing the next generation of artists. She has conducted children’s workshops across various arts centres in Perth and specialises in watercolours, sketching, and Plein air painting, drawing inspiration from nature.

Trained in Carnatic music, Subhashini brings a unique, multidisciplinary approach to her artistic practice. Her versatility is demonstrated in a wide range of projects, including visual design, set development, music presentations, workshops, and curatorial roles.

We warmly invite you to join a collective meditation under the Banyan Tree as an expression of unity and solidarity with the Residents’ Assembly.

This gathering is an opportunity for all of us to come together in silence, reconnect with our shared aspiration, and reaffirm the deeper spirit that binds the Auroville community.

Let us come together in a spirit of peace, unity, and collective consciousness.

Date: 29 April 2026, Wednesday
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: MM Banyan Tree

Warm regards,
The Core Group
Light for Unity

AuroOrchard, founded in 1968, is one of Auroville’s oldest farms. Spread over 25 acres it has been a cornerstone of Auroville’s food system for more than five decades.

This walk is open to anyone curious about farming whether you are new to it, researching agriculture, passionate about the land, or simply interested in learning more about how food is grown.

Every Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Optional farm lunch available

Please confirm your participation by signing up here:

https://forms.gle/AX3FtiAjS9zHPSk46

Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FpRuKH5bfBurmsQL7

We look forward to welcoming you to the farm

The Approach

• No fixed method/approach but a flexible process of discovery
• Adaptive to each participant’s journey
• Rooted in self-inquiry & awareness
• Learning through experience, reflection & collaboration
• A space to experiment, fail, and discover

Develops Your

• Confidence & stage presence
• Voice, breath & body awareness
• Emotional flexibility
• Authentic expression

It Involves

• Public speaking fundamentals
• Voice & movement practices
• Improvisation & scene creation
• Listening & body intuition
• Monologue work
• Reading and reflecting on Mother and Sri Aurobindo’s texts
• Journaling & reflection

For Who?

• Those who thirst for progress
• Those seeking and interested in self-discovery

Facilitator: Misha / Mike
Venue: CRIPA
Start Date: 4 May

Schedule:
Monday: 14:00–16:00
Wednesday: 14:00–17:00

Email: misha@auroville.org.in for any queries