Avanthika Sharath, an enthusiastic Vainika, is an alumnus of Kalakshetra and Madras University where she completed her M.Music (Veena) in 2013. She teaches Veena at her academy, Shadjam Academy, at the School of Carnatic Music run by her Guru Smt. Rama Raghuram, and is a part of Arambam Academy, Malaysia.
There is intense movement but is not ecstatic dance, it requires full awareness but is not mindfulness,you improvise but is not contact dance, it’s a inner journey but with no drugs, there is body contact but it’s not martial arts, not a men nor a women circle, but both. You don’t know the path unless […]
Dear Sonic Explorers, Svaram is offering our third edition of our successful project-based learning and mentorship program, from May/ June to Oct/Nov 2023. Where you can choose your own topic of interest to explore, be mentored, and supported by the Svaram faculty members. This year the course works with two modalities. 1. STUDY: A 3-month […]
You are warmly invited to the OPENING of the exhibition on Saturday 15th at 4.30pm Supported by Yuvabe About this exhibition: “Photography is a powerful medium of self-expression and communication, allowing us to capture the beauty and essence of the world around us. With the aim of encouraging more young ones to explore this medium, […]
Miraculous Productions (The One and Only Jesse as our Creative Clown and Director) invites all to our next Stage production JANE BONDA ! A tale of the fearless Jane as she travels across time on a mission to save Humanity!Come witness some Joy and Light in our community comedy-action packed play 🎭 Tickets are FREE […]
With Grace Gitadelila
Embark on a journey to uncover Auroville’s rich cultural heritage.Immerse yourself in captivating archaeological findings from the Iron Age to the Early Historic period, revealing the legacy beneath our feet. In collaboration with Puducherry World History Congress
When: April 14-24 A Ten (full) day Mime Workshop by Drupad Gaonkar (a.k.a BLIP)for Actors, Directors, Dancers, Clowns, Choreographers and Movement basedPerforming Artists. Website: https://filminstitute.auroville.org/2023/03/14/the-mime-of-things/
Where: CREEVA When: April 10-15 2023, 2-4pm every day Aurovilian artist Audrey Wallace-Taylor is giving away her paintings.Those who are interested to take a painting may visit CREEVA, her studio in Creativity, opposite the community kitchen, between 2 and 4pm this week. For enquiries please contact avartservice.auroville@gmail.com
Please note that the Name and Symbol of Auroville are protected under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper use) Act 1950. This is the same Act that protects the National flag of India, the picture of Mahatma Gandhi, etc.. This means any person/entity that is not part of Auroville Foundation cannot use the Name […]
It is a quiet afternoon when we catch Nadaka practising his ragas at a Malabar Hill apartment. “Vaango (welcome),” he says in Tamil, throwing the first surprise our way in this musical interaction. A guitarist, innovator and a musicologist, Nadaka is travelling across the country on a nine-city music tour. We met him before his […]
For the second time, the Kalakendra Gallery of the Bharat Nivas in Auroville has organized an exhibition on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8th 2023. The title of the exhibition is “Invoke the beautiful in all pervading Shakti Energy”. Prior to Covid, the exhibition was reserved for female artists as it is […]
An art exhibition that brings Auroville artists together through tile, an emblematic medium of Tamil cultureFrom April 8 to 29 – Open from 9am to 6.30pm
With: Gyan NirupamGyan Nirupam, Has Been Onthe Path of Meditation for the Last 35 Years and Sharing It forThe Last 20 Years. His Love for Suf Path, Gurdjeff Sacred Dances and Self Inquiry Practices Has Been a Life Changing Experience for Him. He Has Been Sharing His Experience With People Around the World Facilitating Sufi […]
Our Gathering is an Invocation of The Mother’s Presence in our Hearts Please Come and Join us in our Poetic and Musical Offering for the Unity and Prosperity of Auroville
“7th Bio-region Village Heritage Festival” on 1st and 2nd of April 2023 at Mohanam Village Heritage Centre. Come join us at Mohanam for a weekend full of fun games, music, art, activities and workshops from artisans who have mastered their craft for generations! For more info: +91 8300949079
When: 8th to 2nd May 2023, Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm; Sundays open Where: Kalakendra Gallery
The 8th edition of the Auroville Film Festival will take place in January 2024. We are now open for submissions. Entries for the international category of “Films that develop the theme of human unity” are to be submitted via FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/AurovilleFilmFestival Films for the three local categories“Films made by Aurovilians, bioregion residents or guests of Auroville“,“Films […]
For more information, contact tapas@auroville.org.in; 0413-2622488/9442121315 Parking outside the Main Gate
Come and learn something about using your voice! Guided by Deshik Vansadia. “We’ll use Shakespeare text and it’ll be a Linklater approach.” This week at New Creation Dance Studio: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm. Call me for registration!Deshik Vansadia is an alumni of The Stella Adler Acting Studio and The Shakespeare and Company of Massachusetts, where Deshik is still a member. He travels each […]
All those who would like an artwork by Aurovillian painter Audrey Wallace-Taylor are invited to come to CREEVA, Creativity community, to select and take their favourite piece. 9th April: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-6pm 10-17th April: 2pm-4pm For enquiries please contact avartservice.auroville@gmail.com
When: Wednesday, March 22nd Where: All events will take place at the Water Mela Site located between Visitor’s Centre (VC) and Bharat Nivas (BN), unless indicated otherwise.
