We’re excited to finally share that our new show “A Woman or Not To Be”, written and directed by Vinaya Kumar, is finally ready!! VIKRAAMMM!!!

We’ll be performing the show in a few cities, and this message is a heartfelt invitation, to watch the show, and to help us spread the word among your friends and like-minded communities who might enjoy and support the play

Theatre survives only because of its community, and we truly depend on all of you. We’d love your help in spreading the word and supporting this new play as it finds its audience. So here are few ways you can do that!
Share the poster on Instagram or any social media platform and tag three friends who you think would love the show. Closer to the show dates would be great. Or we can do this now and another round closer to the show, hope I am not asking for too much…
Come watch the show and bring a few friends along with you.

Truly I feel in an age dominated by films and big media, live theatre continues to exist only because people choose to show up. So a small plea, and a big thank you in advance for helping us carry the word forward.

BookMyShow ticket links:

Bangalore
Ranga Shankara : https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/a-woman-or-not-to-be/ET00476774
Jagriti Theatre: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/a-woman-or-not-to-be/ET00477288

Nashik
Mahakavi Kalidas Auditorium : TBA

Mumbai
Prithvi Theatre: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/adishakti-a-woman-or-not-to-be/ET00478453

Thane:
Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangayatan: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/adishakti-a-woman-or-not-to-be/ET00478453

Pune:
The Box: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/a-woman-or-not-to-be/ET00476774

Please tag us on social media:
@adishaktitheatre
@nimmyraphel
@vkvinayadishakti

Reading and Discussion in French

Facilitated by Jean-François

The Mother’s Entretiens

In the 1950s, the Mother conducted classes in French for the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, sharing her simple yet deeply insightful thoughts. These recorded sessions were later published as the book Les Entretiens, or Questions and Answers.

These reading sessions are open to participants with at least a basic knowledge of French.
Each session will explore a selected passage from the book, focusing on vocabulary and the text’s deeper significance.
This is a great chance to practice French while gaining a greater understanding of the Mother’s spiritual vision.

Every Wednesday

5–6 PM

In French
Free and open to all

Enquiries

(413) 2623 661
+91 98430 30355 (WA)

info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
www.aurovillelanguagelab.org

Reading and Discussion in French

Facilitated by Jean-François

The Mother’s Entretiens

In the 1950s, the Mother conducted classes in French for the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, sharing her simple yet deeply insightful thoughts. These recorded sessions were later published as the book Les Entretiens, or Questions and Answers.

These reading sessions are open to participants with at least a basic knowledge of French.
Each session will explore a selected passage from the book, focusing on vocabulary and the text’s deeper significance.
This is a great chance to practice French while gaining a greater understanding of the Mother’s spiritual vision.

Every Wednesday

5–6 PM

In French
Free and open to all

Enquiries

(413) 2623 661
+91 98430 30355 (WA)

info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
www.aurovillelanguagelab.org

This 2-day workshop will dive into the life and work of poet Naomi Shihab Nye. Each session will feature close readings of selected poems, an exploration of poetic craft, and writing prompts inspired by Nye’s work. The workshop is for beginner-level poetry enthusiasts eager to deepen their engagement with this rich art form.

Note: Space limited to 5 participants. Prior registration mandatory.
Two-session workshop

Contact:
info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
(0413) 2623661 / +91 9843030355

This 2-day workshop will dive into the life and work of poet Naomi Shihab Nye. Each session will feature close readings of selected poems, an exploration of poetic craft, and writing prompts inspired by Nye’s work. The workshop is for beginner-level poetry enthusiasts eager to deepen their engagement with this rich art form.

Note: Space limited to 5 participants. Prior registration mandatory.
Two-session workshop

Contact:
info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
(0413) 2623661 / +91 9843030355

Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Venue: Soulzone Guesthouse, Edyanchavadi Auroville Main Road

Come read, listen, and feel the power of his poems that still spark change today.
Just bring your curiosity and your voice!

All are welcome!

Please see below:
AMPHITHEATRE

Meditations at Sunset with Savitri

5:30-6:00pm, every Thursday, weather permitting
Savitri, Sri Aurobindo’s long mantric poem, read by Mother to Sunil’s music, is on weekly for everyone to concentrate, in this beautiful open space in the very centre of Auroville.
• Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone: please do not use cameras, tablets, cell phones, etc. No photos.
• Guests with Aurocard wishing to attend must book by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/savitri-reading one or
or two days in advance. Please bring your Aurocard with you.

• Access by Office Gate for the Amphitheatre only from 5:15pm. Guests are requested to bring along their Aurocards. Last entry for guests at 5:30pm. Access limited for guests to the Amphitheatre

• Last exit for guests at 6:15pm.

Wednesday October 8th 2025 at 4:21pm
A poetic expression in design— a living, visual embodiment of Invitation, a poem by Sri Aurobindo. The event begins with a brief sharing of context, followed by quiet, experiential time with the poetic art.

Meet at the open amphitheater in the Savitri Bhavan gardens (Saraswati Park). Please come prepared for a comfortable walk in the park. The poetry visual installation will be accessible within Savitri Bhavan working hours. Use the time and space as an invitation in nature, walks, journaling, reading, reciting and/or just being.

www.poetrybydesign.org

Lotus photo credit: Marco Saroldi

“…I was taken to Alipore and placed in a solitary cell. There I waited day and night for the voice of God within me, to know what He had to say to me, to learn what I had to do…I remembered that a month or more before my arrest, a call had come to me to put aside all activity, to go into seclusion and look into myself…I…could not accept the call. My work was very dear to me… he spoke to me again and said, “The bonds you had not the strength to break for you…I had another thing for you to do and it is for that I have brought you here… to train you for my work.”
Tales of Prison Life, Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1908-09)

This 2-day workshop will dive into the life and work of poet Mary Oliver. Each session will feature close readings of selected poems, an exploration of poetic craft, and writing prompts inspired by Mary O’s work.

The workshop is for beginner-level poetry enthusiasts eager to deepen their engagement with this rich art form.

Details:

• Space limited to 4 participants

• Prior registration mandatory

Contact:
info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
(0413) 2623661 | +91 9843030355

Embroidery Kaladaan Satsang
Date: 18 September 2025
Time: Every Thursday, 5 – 6 p.m
Open to: All

About the event

Join us to learn and practice hand embroidery, macrame, and crochet. Create beautiful textile pieces of any size while being guided in using needle and thread to make unique works.

We will support you by teaching step by step, and once you have learnt, you can continue creating pieces that may be shared or purchased in the future — spreading art-preneurship worldwide.

This movement aims to empower men and women through upskilling, while infusing consciousness into daily life.

Venue

Tasmai, a Centre for Art & Culture
17 Advocate Chinna Tambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry

• Open daily 3 to 7 p.m

• Mornings by appointment

• Closed on Mondays

Contact

0413 2221052
tasmaipondy@gmail.com
www.tasmaipondy.com

We are a zero waste, sustainable, conscious space. Single use plastics & PET bottles prohibited.

Every Thursday from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Kick-off on 14th August 2025)

Description

Inviting those who would like to learn and hand embroider, macrame & crochet and create beautiful textile pieces of any size. We will guide anyone who wants to learn how to use the needle & thread to create textiles which we will support by teaching you how to do it. Once you have learnt, we can buy the crafted pieces from anyone doing it anywhere in the world, thus spreading arti-preneurship.

This is a movement to empower men & women through upskilling, infusing consciousness in their daily routine.

Host/Organizer

TASMAI, a Centre for Art & Culture

Location

17 Advocate Chinna Tambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry

Contact & More Information

• Phone: 0413 2221052
• Email: tasmaipondy@gmail.com
• Website: www.tasmaipondy.com

Additional Notes

• Centre Hours: Daily 3 PM to 7 PM | Mornings by Appointment | Monday Holiday
• We are a zero waste, sustainable, conscious space. Single-use plastics & PET bottles are prohibited.

Join us on this journey for much needed inner transformation . To spark the fire of human consciousness and create high spiritual vibration . Every book that we are choosing will bring immense clarity about human life, its purpose, and how we can create a loving and benevolent world

Please reach out to Debashish +91 7678208825 for queries & registration.

Peace

INTERACTIVE BOOK READING, DISCUSSION & MEDITATION MARATHON

“The pollution of the world is a reflection of the pollution of our minds. Where do we start changing this?
Lasting change begins within. But what better way to start than by exploring the wisdom of enlightened teachers?”

Join us for a week-long immersive retreat with daily book reading circles, guided meditations, and soul talks. Each day, we’ll explore a different spiritual text—gaining space for deep reflection, meaningful dialogue, and inner transformation. Let these teachings spark a shift from within—a true Satsanga for the soul.

MONDAY 21 TO FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2025

29 March

2 pm Taro reading by Carmen

Performances

2:22 Improvisation on the keys by Abtin

3:33 Celestial Alignment
with Olga on handpan

4:20 Mystic Roots
Earth Connected: From the Ganges to the Amazon

5 Djambefola

6 Drum circle with Tommaso
Bring your own instruments

7 Journey is home
Folk & Originals
by River & Bhasma

8:30 Melodic & Electronic & Progressive
Live set by CWILD

Art Camp & Exhibition

Atoon
Birgitta
Bhavana
Dhanajey
Elena
Evgenia
Gobinath
Helgard
Lavanya
Louis
Olga
Ronald

Where: Auroville Language Lab, International Zone, Auroville
When: 7th March, 5-6 pm

“Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.'”
— Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Share insights, spark meaningful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
All perspectives welcome.

When: Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Where: Auroville Library
What to bring: Your thoughts and curiosity

Come and delve into Gibran’s profound poetry and philosophy. Let’s read, discuss, and grow together!

About the Book
“Nonviolent Communication” offers a fresh perspective on how to express yourself honestly and respectfully. By using four simple yet powerful components – observations, feelings, needs, and requests – you can learn to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships. This book is all about creating a more empathetic and compassionate way of interacting with others, and it’s packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you get started. Whether you want to improve your personal or professional relationships, this book has something to offer.

Details:
When: Every Monday, starting January 13th
Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Space https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7Eu4dZ5fa4bJrdF9
Contact: +33673540830 on WhatsApp, or email monicayouthlink@gmail.com for questions

“Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.'”
— Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Share insights, spark meaningful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
All perspectives welcome.

When: Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Where: Auroville Library
What to bring: Your thoughts and curiosity

Come and delve into Gibran’s profound poetry and philosophy. Let’s read, discuss, and grow together!

About the Book
“Nonviolent Communication” offers a fresh perspective on how to express yourself honestly and respectfully. By using four simple yet powerful components – observations, feelings, needs, and requests – you can learn to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships. This book is all about creating a more empathetic and compassionate way of interacting with others, and it’s packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you get started. Whether you want to improve your personal or professional relationships, this book has something to offer.

Details:
When: Every Monday, starting January 13th
Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Space https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7Eu4dZ5fa4bJrdF9
Contact: +33673540830 on WhatsApp, or email monicayouthlink@gmail.com for questions

23rd Feb 11am-1pm

Conscious Cafe

We largely indulge in reading sessions and discussions around the key philosophical texts of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. We have previously completed reading the text of Nietzsche and Philosophy by Gilles Deleuze, organized an invited talk on Deleuze and Guattari from an eminent researcher on Deleuze, and we have involved ourselves in general discussions around the philosophy of Deleuze and Guattari since the inception of the community in 2024.

This flagship session is a part of a year-long series of community events we have planned for 2025, and considering the importance of Difference and Repetition by Gilles Deleuze which lays the foundation for many of his future works and collaboration with Félix Guattari in Anti-oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia and A Thousand Plateaus, we have decided to read the text until the first half of this year.

The Google Meet link will be shared prior to the session on the event day through the point of contact(s) you provided in the form.

Those who have already registered for the first few sessions will receive the mail today (Feb 15, 2025), a couple of hours before the session. Please follow the instructions in the mail as mentioned.

The event will happen from 08:00 PM IST onwards.

If you are new and want to participate in the session, please mail us at rhizomecafee@gmail.com

The document which is to be discussed in the session can be downloaded here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OoqrxcKcjQSNQIYdWjBCiv6pvWJRFJy5

We do not charge any donations or accept monetary compensations from any individuals/academic/non-academic institutions and we are purely driven with our intellectual commitment and curiosity to study and engage with Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari and all effort carried out by us are pro bono in nature.

Please share this with people and circles whom you know might be interested!

Follow Rhizome Café on WhatsApp Channels:

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajpUWsLY6cxpugVXh0u

Follow Rhizome Café on X:

https://x.com/rhizomecafe

Follow Rhizome café on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/rhizome.cafe

Join the group on Facebook for discussions and updates over there:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/906297884846978/

Art Exhibition
By
Giribala
Jacques
Lavanya
Louis
Xen

Art workshop
5 pm-6 pm
Inner portrait painting with Xen

1 pm
Tarot reading by Carmen

Stage

1:11 pm Mantreshvar
Forest Temple
Mysterious
atmospheric
house

2:42 pm Meditative Journey
Through Music & Sounds
Singing Bowls, Flute & Handpan & guitar
by Olga & Slava

3:33 pm Improvised solo on the piano by Abtin

4:44 pm Himalayan Melodies with Martand Badoni and friends

6 pm Dance Salsa with Mani

7 pm Ronny
Folk & Ambient

8:30 pm Galactic Falcon
Electronic-House music Live set

“Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.'”
— Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Share insights, spark meaningful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
All perspectives welcome.

When: Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Where: Auroville Library
What to bring: Your thoughts and curiosity

Come and delve into Gibran’s profound poetry and philosophy. Let’s read, discuss, and grow together!

About the Book
“Nonviolent Communication” offers a fresh perspective on how to express yourself honestly and respectfully. By using four simple yet powerful components – observations, feelings, needs, and requests – you can learn to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships. This book is all about creating a more empathetic and compassionate way of interacting with others, and it’s packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you get started. Whether you want to improve your personal or professional relationships, this book has something to offer.

Details:
When: Every Monday, starting January 13th
Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Space https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7Eu4dZ5fa4bJrdF9
Contact: +33673540830 on WhatsApp, or email monicayouthlink@gmail.com for questions

About the Book
“Nonviolent Communication” offers a fresh perspective on how to express yourself honestly and respectfully. By using four simple yet powerful components – observations, feelings, needs, and requests – you can learn to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships. This book is all about creating a more empathetic and compassionate way of interacting with others, and it’s packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you get started. Whether you want to improve your personal or professional relationships, this book has something to offer.

Details:
When: Every Monday, starting January 13th
Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Space https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7Eu4dZ5fa4bJrdF9
Contact: +33673540830 on WhatsApp, or email monicayouthlink@gmail.com for questions

About the Book
“Nonviolent Communication” offers a fresh perspective on how to express yourself honestly and respectfully. By using four simple yet powerful components – observations, feelings, needs, and requests – you can learn to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships. This book is all about creating a more empathetic and compassionate way of interacting with others, and it’s packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you get started. Whether you want to improve your personal or professional relationships, this book has something to offer.

Details:
When: Every Monday, starting January 13th
Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Space https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7Eu4dZ5fa4bJrdF9
Contact: +33673540830 on WhatsApp, or email monicayouthlink@gmail.com for questions

“Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.'”
— Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Share insights, spark meaningful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
All perspectives welcome.

When: Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Where: Auroville Library
What to bring: Your thoughts and curiosity

Come and delve into Gibran’s profound poetry and philosophy. Let’s read, discuss, and grow together!

About the Book
“Nonviolent Communication” offers a fresh perspective on how to express yourself honestly and respectfully. By using four simple yet powerful components – observations, feelings, needs, and requests – you can learn to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships. This book is all about creating a more empathetic and compassionate way of interacting with others, and it’s packed with practical tips and real-life examples to help you get started. Whether you want to improve your personal or professional relationships, this book has something to offer.

Details:
When: Every Monday, starting January 13th
Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Youth Space https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7Eu4dZ5fa4bJrdF9
Contact: +33673540830 on WhatsApp, or email monicayouthlink@gmail.com for questions

We largely indulge in reading sessions and discussions around the key philosophical texts of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. We have previously completed reading the text of Nietzsche and Philosophy by Gilles Deleuze, organized an invited talk on Deleuze and Guattari from an eminent researcher on Deleuze, and we have involved ourselves in general discussions around the philosophy of Deleuze and Guattari since the inception of the community in 2024.

This flagship session is a part of a year-long series of community events we have planned for 2025, and considering the importance of Difference and Repetition by Gilles Deleuze which lays the foundation for many of his future works and collaboration with Félix Guattari in Anti-oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia and A Thousand Plateaus, we have decided to read the text until the first half of this year.

The session will be facilitated by Nancy, PhD Scholar, Center for Philosophy, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India. Please fill in the form to register yourself to participate in the session. The Google Meet link will be shared prior to the session on the event day through the point of contact(s) you provide in the form.

Please register to participate in the event:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAGrVSq3dFhj8M9LTJlDNJjkWF9arLqN7E9PUzzlft-ZwVdA/viewform

The document which is to be discussed in the session can be downloaded here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OoqrxcKcjQSNQIYdWjBCiv6pvWJRFJy5

We do not charge any donations or accept monetary compensations from any individuals/academic/non-academic institutions and we are purely driven with our intellectual commitment and curiosity to study and engage with Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari and all effort carried out by us are pro bono in nature.

Please share this with people and circles whom you know might be interested!

Follow Rhizome Café on WhatsApp Channels:

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajpUWsLY6cxpugVXh0u

Follow Rhizome Café on X:

https://x.com/rhizomecafe

Follow Rhizome café on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/rhizome.cafe

Join the group on Facebook for discussions and updates over there:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/906297884846978/

“Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.'”
— Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

Share insights, spark meaningful discussions, and connect with like-minded individuals.
All perspectives welcome.

When: Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Where: Auroville Library
What to bring: Your thoughts and curiosity

Come and delve into Gibran’s profound poetry and philosophy. Let’s read, discuss, and grow together!