For years, Aurodhan Art Gallery has brought together artists and audiences from across the world, creating a living space where cultures meet, dialogue flourishes, and art becomes a bridge between people and nations.

A Tribute to the Legendary
Mandolin Srinivas

India’s celebrated mandolin maestro
U. Rajesh

joins the iconic band
Ziskakan

led by the renowned musician
Gilbert Pounia

In a rare musical encounter celebrating the friendship between
India and France, where two great musical traditions meet in harmony.

Presented in the gardens of
Aurodhan Art Gallery

Curator & Host:
Lalit Verma

Entry Free
Limited Seating – RSVP Essential

Only One Condition: Goodwill

Two rare evening where music transcends oceans and hearts meet in harmony.

14th / 15th March 2026 at 7.30 pm @ Krtashraya the Aurodhan Gardens

Savitri – Narratives of the Heart

Inspired by the Magnum Opus of Sri Aurobindo “Savitri”
By
Janani Murali

Date: 26th February 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Day: Thursday

Venue:
Sri Aurobindo Auditorium
Bharat Nivas, Auroville

All are welcome

Journey of Sekkizhar Peruman to Periya Puranam

By
Students of Isai Ambalam School
&
Auroville Institute of Applied Technology

Date: 28th February 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Day: Saturday

Venue:
Sri Aurobindo Auditorium
Bharat Nivas, Auroville

All are welcome

The Government of Puducherry – Department of Information & Technology is bringing us something special!

THE PUDUCHERRY FILM FESTIVAL 2026
12th – 15th February 2026
Entry is FREE – Just Register!
https://forms.zohopublic.in/pff2026w1/form/EventRegistrationForm/formperma/rJWQCPNlOrfCWWcQ8SzB1H0KvV54-UJNRBf5KwaP0Rg

Venues Across the City:
Kamarajar Manimandapam
Alliance Française de Pondichéry
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Planetarium, Lawspet
Gandhi Tidal, Beach Road

Four days. Multiple venues. Cinema vibes all over Pondy and Auroville.

If you love films, storytelling, creativity, or just want to be part of something happening in our city — don’t miss this!

Kirtan
Sing, chant, and connect with the Divine

By Matthew Andrews
Auroville International USA

All are welcome

Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026
Time: 6:45 pm
Venue: Sawchu, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

Register your pass now.

Venues

• Kamarajar Manimandapam, Karuvadikuppam

• Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Planetarium, Lawspet

• Gandhi Thidal, Beach Road

• Alliance Française de Pondichéry, Rue Suffren

Presented by

Government of Puducherry
Department of Information & Publicity

In association with:

• Alliance Française de Pondichéry

• NFDC – Cinemas of India

• Puducherry Film Festival (PFF)

Nrithya Sandhya

A Classical Bharatanatyam Performance
by Udhaya Ramakrishnan

Step into a soulful evening where rhythm meets grace.
Nrithya Sandhya brings alive the beauty of Indian classical dance through expressive movements, intricate footwork, and timeless stories.

Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026
Time: 6:45 pm
Venue: SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

All are welcome.

Infiltration

A Theatre Play
by Rasrang Ugvem, Goa

Date: Friday, 6 February 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

All are welcome.

A Very Simple Story

A Theatre Play
by GITIS, Russia
Presented in collaboration with the National School of Drama

Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

All are welcome.

Sharmisthe

A Theatre Play
by Rangasampada, Bengaluru

Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

All are welcome.

Auroville Marathon 2026

Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026

Bharat Nivas Warmly Welcomes
OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Newcomers, Volunteers & Guests
to celebrate the auspicious festival of

PONGAL TOGETHER

Let us gather in the spirit of gratitude, joy, and togetherness, honouring nature, tradition, and community harmony.

14th January 2026
Wednesday, 10:30 am

Venue:
Kala Kendra Open Amphitheatre,
Opp. to Bhumika Hall,
Bharat Nivas, Auroville

Enquiry Contact:
+91 74177 36964

Parking available outside at the Main Gate

: Sunday 14th December
: 3.30pm – 7.30pm
: Cripa, Auroville

Entry free, contributions welcome

Come alone, with friends, or bring your kids — everyone’s welcome!
We’re bringing together 60+ games and some amazing hosts from different gaming communities

‍ Dungeons & Dragons
Werewolf
Blood on the Clocktower
Avalon
Codenames
… and dozens more international games!

Let’s play, connect, and celebrate the joy of togetherness

Organised by YouthLink

Documentary Feature: Bigger Than Us (2021): A powerful journey of youth-led movements, unfolding hope, and the spark of change.

On this day of remembrance (9/11), we offer a story of resilience—a tribute to the power of youth, and a reminder that hope is not just felt, but forged through action.

“Open call for all the Artists of the world! Book your stall and take part in the ‘World Telugu Artists Conferences’.”

“Most Popular and Vibrant Art Festival of Vijayawada, A.P.” and a “3 Days Artists Exposure Opportunity.” The Kala Mela is part of the “World Telugu Artists Conferences.”

For people outside of Bangalore don’t worry you can also watch it on our special ott platform.
BISFF OTT – anywhere in INDIA – August 07-17
BISFF in Theaters – August 14-17

To register click the link below. https://bisff.in/delegate-registration/

Please share this with message to friends who love cinema.

Dates: August 8, 9, & 10, 2025 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Venue: Alliance Française de Pondichéry 58, Suffren Street, Puducherry – 605001

Organized by:

• Alliance Française Pondichéry
• Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers Artists Association
• Puducherry Film Forum

Chief Guest: The festival will be inaugurated by A. Sreekar Prasad, a renowned Indian film editor who has edited over 600 films and won nine National Film Awards.

Full Screening Schedule

Friday, August 8

• 5:30 PM: Festival Inauguration by A. Sreekar Prasad
• 7:00 PM: Film Screening: Tori and Lokita (French/Belgium, 2022, 88 min)

Saturday, August 9

• 9:15 AM: Film Screening: Afternoons of Solitude (Spain, 2024, 125 min)
• 11:30 AM: Tea Break
• 12:00 PM: Master Class: “The Future of Cinema” by Editor Sreekar Prasad in conversation with Mr. Sivakumar Mohanan
• 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
• 2:30 PM: Film Screening: Living (UK, 2022, 102 min)
• 4:15 PM: Tea Break
• 4:45 PM: Film Screening: My Favourite Cake (Iran, 2024, 96 min)
• 6:45 PM: Film Screening: Manithargal (Tamil, 2025, 106 min)
  • This will be followed by a Q&A session with the Manithargal team.

Sunday, August 10

• 9:00 AM: Feedback on the previous day’s programme
• 9:30 AM: Film Screening: The Delinquents (Argentina, 2023, 190 min)
• 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
• 2:15 PM: Film Screening: A Complete Unknown (USA, 2024, 141 min)
• 4:45 PM: Tea Break
• 5:00 PM: Closing Ceremony
• 6:00 PM: Film Screening: Sister Midnight (Hindi/UK, 2025, 110 min)

Contact for more information: 94861 02777 | 8489389511 | 95853 12993 | 86108 07710

All are welcome.

Submit NOW to the Auroville Film Festival on https://aurovillefilmfestival.in/2026-submission/

filmfestival.auroville@gmail.com

We’re delighted to announce that the Auroville Singing Festival 2025 will be held on October 4th and 5th at CRIPA Hall.

If you love to sing and feel at ease performing on stage, we warmly invite you to be a part of this celebration of voices!
We would especially love to hear songs in your native language, bringing the richness of your culture and spirit to our shared space.

The selection process begins in early August, so if you’re interested in participating, please sign up here:
https://tinyurl.com/AVSF25

We look forward to seeing you—and hearing your voice!

With joy and music,
The AVSF Team

#GIFFEST2025 aims to showcase some of the most exceptional films from around the globe. GIFF began with its first virtual edition in 2020 to allow a larger audience to experience a diverse range of films, particularly the cinephiles in Pakistan who were starved of a curated lineup of films which exemplified stellar storytelling. For the last 5 years, GIFF has been providing filmmakers a chance to reach out to a global audience and showcase their talent internationally.
The 2025 edition is imminent, and GIFF is eagerly awaiting the submissions of your films. And we are looking forward to riding the waves of emotions brought forth through your remarkable stories.
*There is no submission fee to submit a film.

https://alternativa.film/festival/open-call 

Submit NOW to the Auroville Film Festival on https://aurovillefilmfestival.in/2026-submission/

filmfestival.auroville@gmail.com

Join the 25th Auroville Singing Festival and experience the power of voice and community through two unique, heart-filled performances.

Organized by the AVSF Team:
Marta, Rolf & Shakti

Please register at the link provided on the poster or contact the AVSF team for more details.

Dates: July 18, 19, 20, 2025
Venue: Aurodhan Art Gallery & Gardens, Pondicherry
Curated by: Lalit Verma
Organized by: Aurodhan Pondicherry
Contact:
33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605 001
+91 413 2222795 / 2222449
www.aurodhan.com
aurodhan1@gmail.com

DAY 1 – July 18: Awakening the Inner Inventor

• 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM – Cellular Healing Meditation by Nilima Bhat
• 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – An Alok Pandey on Original Thinking
• 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Naveen Vasudevan on Dharmagraha
• 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM – Reinvent Yourself | Collective Conflict Resolution with Ananya Anurupa
• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Lunch Break
• 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM – Vibha Shah – Inner Resonance (Sound)
• 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM – Arul Dev – Memory Transformation
• 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM – Embodying Dhrupad – Pandita Sunita Amin
• 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Tea Break
• 4:45 PM – Book Launch – HAMPI: Sacred India Glorious India
  By Pierre-Sylvain Filliozat & Vasundhara Kavali-Filliozat
  Photography by Roshane Saidnattar
• 5:00 PM – Panel Discussion
  Featuring: Roshane Saidnattar, Beloo Mehra, Samir Sarkar
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Anant Churuta – Dhrupad by Pandita Sunita Amin
• 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Kalpanatit – Dhrupad Concert by Dr. Ritwik Sanyal
  (Padma Shri awardee), with Abhijit Sarkar on Pakhawaj
  In collaboration with Vishva Dhrupad Gurukul, Jaipur

DAY 2 – July 19: INDO-FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

Theme: Crossing Boundaries – Cinema & Consciousness
Curated by: Lalit Verma

• 9:00 AM – Cellular Healing Meditation by Nilima Bhat
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – FILM SCREENINGS (Presented by Roshane Saidnattar, France):
  • Les larmes des étoiles khmères
  • Facts and Denials – 16 min
  • Red Moon – 15 min
  • Q&A with Roshane

Special Presentation by:

• Samir Sarkar (Magic Hours)
  • Schirkoa, No Ground Beneath the Feet, Paka (The River of Blood), The False Eyes, Jonaki
  • Q&A
• 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Lunch Break

Afternoon Film Screenings – In the presence of the producers:

• Serge Moëtie, France – Mes questions sur Pondichéry – 40 min
• Chandrakant Singh, India – Parchayayaan – 35 min
• Lalit Kala Akademi, India – Three Short Films on Artists – 40 min
• Lalit Verma – Poorna Maha Kumbh 2025 – 21 min
  Q&A with Lalit Verma

Evening Event:

• 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM – Venue: Krtashraya Aurodhan Gardens
  • Philippe Gauthier & Prajna Chouma (France) – Breath Blues
• 8:30 PM Onwards – Pop-up Dinner at Krtashraya Aurodhan Garden

DAY 3 – July 20: Wisdom, Past, Present towards Original Future

• 9:00 AM – Cellular Healing Meditation at Aurodhan Art Gallery with Nilima Bhat
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Talks & Presentations by Inventors at Krtashraya Aurodhan Garden:
  • Dr. Rengaraj Venkatesh (Aravind Eye Hospital)
  • Mr. Raji Moulavi (CEO, IIT Madras Research Park)
  • Mannaneethan Rajupillai (Chairman, Original India Collective)
  • Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao (IIT Madras)
  • Dr. Murugavel (Inventor of C-Salt, East Coast Renewable)
  • Dr. Raji Moulavi (Co-founder of Edhina)
  • Dr. Arun Prasad (Pondicherry University)
  • Followed by Panel Discussion with Toine (Sustainability & Dual Invention)
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Break
• 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Startups & Inventors from IIT Madras
  • Investors & Innovators meet
  • Talk by Yves Dorne (Former CEO Laurent Perrier) – Governance of Innovation
  • Panel Discussion moderated by Toine
• Closing Remarks

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Film Screening: Poorna Maha Kumbh
  By Lalit Verma
  (Screened at Cannes Film Festival & across Asia & Europe)
  20th July 2025, 3:00 PM
  Krtashraya Aurodhan Garden, Pondicherry

Sponsors & Partners

IITM Incubation Cell | Bharat Shakti | Magic Hour | Shakti Leadership | Conscious Spaces | CGH Earth | Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IITM) | Kalakshetra Foundation

QR Code available for Donations
For inquiries, participation, and contributions, please contact:
aurodhan1@gmail.com | +91 413 2222795 / 2222449
www.aurodhan.com

All over the planet, Nature is calling for our attention. Join our festival of walking, online and in-person, to reconnect with what’s natural, both around us and within ourselves.

https://www.theworldwidewander.com/

Join us for an enchanting evening with Tanni Chaudhuri, an ICCR-empanelled artist and Senior Fellowship holder, known for her exquisite Kathak performances. Trained under Guru Ashim Bandhu Bhattacharya, Tanni has graced prestigious festivals like Khajuraho, Konark, Puri, and Prayag Sangeet Samaroh, and represented India across the USA, Spain, Belgium, and Portugal.

Her performances are a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, earning acclaim across both cultural and academic platforms. Beyond the stage, Tanni is a committed social worker, involved with NGOs such as UJJAN, Amra Padatik, and the BASHA rehabilitation centre, working with the elderly and differently-abled.

Her journey is a testament to the power of art in service of humanity.

All are welcome.

For enquiries: Lalit Verma
33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605001
0413 2222795 / 2222449
www.aurodhan.com
manager@aurodhan.com

-Films made by Aurovilians and residents of the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made about Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made by school students (below 17yrs) in Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

The last date to submit is August 15th 2025. Films made since May 2023 will be considered.

Link to submit: http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

Submissions to the international category of films that develop the theme of human unity may be made only through Film Freeway (https://filmfreeway.com/AurovilleFilmFestival). The last date to submit to this category is July 31st 2025

For more details please contact filmfestival.auroville@gmail.com

http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

-Films made by Aurovilians and residents of the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made about Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made by school students (below 17yrs) in Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

The last date to submit is August 15th 2025. Films made since May 2023 will be considered.

Link to submit: http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

Submissions to the international category of films that develop the theme of human unity may be made only through Film Freeway (https://filmfreeway.com/AurovilleFilmFestival). The last date to submit to this category is July 31st 2025

For more details please contact filmfestival.auroville@gmail.com

http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

-Films made by Aurovilians and residents of the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made about Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made by school students (below 17yrs) in Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

The last date to submit is August 15th 2025. Films made since May 2023 will be considered.

Link to submit: http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

Submissions to the international category of films that develop the theme of human unity may be made only through Film Freeway (https://filmfreeway.com/AurovilleFilmFestival). The last date to submit to this category is July 31st 2025

For more details please contact filmfestival.auroville@gmail.com

http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

-Films made by Aurovilians and residents of the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made about Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

-Films made by school students (below 17yrs) in Auroville and the bioregion (including Pondy)

The last date to submit is August 15th 2025. Films made since May 2023 will be considered.

Link to submit: http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

Submissions to the international category of films that develop the theme of human unity may be made only through Film Freeway (https://filmfreeway.com/AurovilleFilmFestival). The last date to submit to this category is July 31st 2025

For more details please contact filmfestival.auroville@gmail.com

http://tiny.cc/avfilmfestival2026

13 – 19 APRIL

13th April Inauguration at 7 PM
Open and Free Entry for All

Venue – Sir Ratan Tata Koothu Kovil
Adishakti Laboratory For Theatre Art Research
No. 121/4AB, Edayanchavady Road, Auroville Post,
Vanur Taluk, Tamil Nadu 605101

Remembering Veenapani Festival 2025
In Puducherry, From April 13 to April 19, 2025
“Memories, Movement & Magic”

Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research proudly presents the 11th edition of Remembering Veenapani Festival (RVF), a vibrant tribute to its founder, Veenapani Chawla, from April 13 to 19, 2025. Set against the serene backdrop of Adishakti’s verdant three-acre campus near Auroville, this week-long festival brings together an extraordinary lineup of performances and events, featuring Theatre by Adishakti and Musical by Mallika Taneja, Physical Theatre by Vishwakiran Nambi Dance Company, and soul-stirring Music by Smita Bellur, SAZ and the Warsi Brothers. Expect a mesmerizing blend of traditional and contemporary artistry, from thought-provoking reinterpretations of Indian epics to soulful Sufi Qawwali, alongside Savera, a unique early morning performance and an interactive Kartal workshop.

True to Adishakti’s founding principles of accessibility and community engagement, all performances and workshop remain non-ticketed—a practice made possible through the generosity of sponsors and well-wishers. This commitment reflects the organization’s deep connection to the four surrounding Tamil Nadu villages and its mission to make transformative artistic experiences available to all, regardless of economic means. Under the leadership of Vinay and Nimmy, the festival continues to bridge traditional and contemporary art forms while serving as a catalyst for creative collaboration, cultural exchange, and social transformation.