*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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Sundays, 9AM- 1PM mid August – mid November CRIPA Open to all, the “The Arts of Transformation” workshops, exploring transformation through the performing arts (performance, theatre, song, dance, and music), will be offered by the theatre director, researcher and professor, Dr. Fabrice Nicot, as part of the “Embodied Memories of Auroville” research-creation project (see below). […]
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 […]
Dates: September 2 through September 29, 2026 Venue: Family Restaurant, Heritage Town, Puducherry Guest of Honour Dr. Gopal Jayaraman, Kalaimamani awardee and artist, admired the work’s raw conviction: “His fearless approach to execution gives the works a sense of spontaneity and vitality… an expressive visual language that is energetic.” Kirti Chandak of TASMAI, Centre for […]
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. […]
We are delighted to share with you that Pondy Reads is hosting the latest session of its Silent Reading Club at Tasmai on 6th Sep, Sunday between 3:00 and 5:00 in the evening (please find the promotional poster attached). We would be very grateful for any help you can extend to us in spreading the word regarding […]
Most of us love brownies, but when it comes to baking with millet, getting that *rich, fudgy texture* can feel a little tricky. This *Saturday*, I’m conducting a small hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make a delicious *Millet Brownie* using clean ingredients *without* refined flour, refined sugar, artificial flavors, colours and preservatives. You’ll not […]
FROM ASPIRATION TO INSPIRATION The Journey of Consciousness through Art The exhibition will continue till SATURDAY October 10th 2026 Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville Monday – Saturday 9.30 AM – 05.00 PM “Aspiration is a turning upward of the inner being with a call… for the Truth, the Consciousness, Peace, Knowledge, the descent of the […]
Pondy Reads is delighted to invite you all to join the latest session of our Silent Reading Club on 8th August (Saturday), between 3:00 and 5:00 PM. You can bring any book you want and read with us in silent companionship for a few hours! Session Details Date: 8.8.26 (Saturday) Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM […]
Awakening the senses and opening the field of possibilities 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 […]
Pondy Reads is a new reading community based in Pondicherry. Inspired by similar communities such as Madras Reads, Bessy Reads, and Coimbatore Reads, and many others, we are hoping to create a community of readers here in our city. As a first step in building this community, we are starting our Silent Reading Club on 10th […]
Research by: Kaninika Majumdar & Arunaditya Das Exhibition Dates: 17th April – 08th May, 2026 Closed: Mondays and Public Holidays Timings: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Exhibition HouseNo. 2, Ananda Rangapillai Street, Pondicherry – 605001South Gate Entrance
Presented by The Brown Critique & Pondicherry Poets Day 1 — 28 March 2026 (Saturday) Venue: SHARANAM, Ousterimedu, Sri Aurobindo Society, Tamil Nadu Arrival 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm — Lunch (for early arrivals) 1:00 pm onwards — Refresh & room allocation 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm — Arrival of participants Afternoon–Evening (4:30 pm – […]
Ceramic works by Priya Sundaravalli Exhibition dates:13th February to 1st March, 2026(Closed on 16th and 23rd February) Exhibition timings:9:30 AM to 11:30 AM4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Venue:Exhibition HouseNo. 2, Ananda Rangapillai StreetPondicherry – 605001(South Gate Entrance) Website:https://exhibition.sriaurobindoashram.org
Feb 20, 21, 22 – 2026 | 9.30 AM to 9.30 PMVenue: Crafts Bazaar Venue, Opp. Gandhi Thidal, Beach Road, Puducherry – 1 Crafts Council of Puducherry (Affiliated to Crafts Council of India – CCI) presents“Pudu Vasantham” Crafts Bazaar Entry Free 40 Artisans | Handicrafts | Handlooms | Home Decors | Eco Crafts Craft Workshops […]
Ceramic works by Priya Sundaravalli Exhibition dates: 13 February – 1 March 2026(Closed on 16 and 23 February) Exhibition timings:9:30 am – 11:30 am4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Exhibition house:Exhibition HouseNo. 2, Ananda Rangapillai StreetPondicherry 605001South Gate Entrance Website:https://exhibition.sriaurobindoashram.org
Create with nature. Slow down. Feel connected. Join us for a hands-on Natural Dye Workshop where you’ll explore plant-based colours, traditional textile techniques, and mindful creativity in a calm, community space. ✨ No prior experience needed ✨ All materials provided ✨ Take home what you create 📅 Dates: Feb 7 & 8 ⏰ Time: 10:30 […]
Odissi & the Art of Conscious Movement ODISSI_IMMERSION’26 10-Day Immersion with Rekha Tandon February 4th–14th, 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 noon Venue: Skandavan, Auroville–Pondicherry Workshop Overview This 10-day immersion invites participants into the inner architecture of Odissi as a living, breathing pathway of consciousness. Rather than approaching dance through form or technique, it reveals the subtle-body intelligence […]
Film Program: 19th January 2026 – 25th January 2026 The community is warmly welcomed to the AVFF ‘26 screenings at MMC. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the hall. Monday 19 January 2026 19:00 | Birds Of Puducherry 1.0 (India, 2025, Dir. Gopinath Mounissamy, 7min, NR G) Showcasing […]
