Discovering Oneself through Navarasa 💜 This Saturday we begin Navarasa at Pranashakti — exploring oneself and expressing the range of emotions through the wisdom of the Natya Shastra. 🕞 3.30–4.30 pm 📅 Dates: Aug 1, 8, 22 & 29 Facilitated by Varsha, Bharatanatyam dancer and Physical Educator. This offering is part of Pranashakti’s Regenerating of […]
20th to 22nd February 202627th February to 1st March 2026 Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, 605101, India Aikidō Seminar – Yin & Yang in MotionSeveral days of Aikido practice, shared exploration and reflection With Sensei Sylvain Gacond (2nd dan)Teacher of Aikidō, Japanese Yoga, and Hōjō no kataFrom SwitzerlandStudent of Sensei Eric Graf (6th dan)Following […]
Discover the spiritual significance of flowers with BloomO! the soulful flower card game of memory and reflection. BloomO! can be played in an engaging way as a group of 4 to 7 or individually for reflection and concentration within. When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 4:00-5:15pm Where: The Mother’s Flower Garden near Solar Kitchen, Auroville […]
Saturday 13th, 7.30 pm – Kookural: an experimental theatre piece exploring the 2011 Keezsathamangalampet violence. Sunday 14th, 3.30 – 7.30 pm – Dionysia: an open mic festival of storytelling in Tamil. Saturday 20th, 7.30 pm – Annual Christmas concert. Sunday 21st, 7.30 pm – Christmas concert by the Auroville Youth Choir. Monday 22nd, 4.30 pm […]
You’re invited to an evening celebrating storytelling. A curated set of poets, painters, sculptors, performers, musicians and more will showcase their works and share how they tell stories through their mediums. Language: Tamil with occasional English. 📅: Sunday 14th December ⌚: 3.30pm – 7.30pm 📍: Cripa, Auroville Entry free, contributions welcome
We are happy to announce that an Auroville-based artist, Atomic Phantom (track #5) — a Japanese musician who has lived in Auroville/Tamil Nadu for the past 20 years, and who is also a visual artist and founder of the label Nādāsana — is featured on an ambient/soundscape/experimental compilation album titled “Disappearing Sounds” released by the Berlin/Chicago–based label Winter Echoes (@winterechoes). 100% of […]
Auro Artworld presents a film screening At Centre d’Art On 6 December At 5.20pm P. Senrayaperumal a Dalit folk artist desperate to escape the fate he has been trapped in, enduring slurs and sexual harassment since birth due to his caste position, turns to education 12 years later. Becoming a professor only to be dragged […]
Shraddha’s next production, Kongai Thee by Indira Parthasarathy (Ee Paa), is a play based on Silappadhigaram, the foremost among the five classical Tamil epics. Ee Paa’s interpretation of the epic raises the uncomfortable but important question of civilisational progress – that no matter how modern our society might have become with advancements in technology and […]
Screening of Where to Invade Next Following the overwhelming response to the documentary Dalit Subbaiah, YFA has decided to screen important, engaging, and entertaining international documentaries every month at YFA’s open-air screening. Film: Where to Invade NextDirector: Michael MooreDuration: 119 minutesLanguage: With English subtitles Date: Saturday, 8th NovemberTime: 6:30 pm onwardsVenue: Yatra Film Academy, near […]
Dive into the fire and freedom of Bharathiyar’s poetry!Discover the words of Subramania Bharathiyar — the fearless Tamil poet, freedom fighter, and dreamer who wrote of courage, equality, and boundless hope! Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pmVenue: Soulzone Guesthouse, Edyanchavadi Auroville Main Road Come read, listen, and feel the power of his […]
Presented by Bharat Nivas – The Pavilion of India, Auroville We warmly invite you to Bharat Nivas for an evening that brings together two profound aspects of Tamil tradition — Sathiram (Shastra) and Stothiram (Kirtan/Devotional Chanting). Sathiram (6:00 – 7:00 PM)by BalaAn exploration of the philosophy of Saiva Siddhantam, focusing on its foundational principles — […]
A day-long seminar on September 12, 2025, at Auroville. Organized by: The Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, Kolkata (ISCS), Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS), The Auroville Foundation, and Sri Aurobindo Centre For Advanced Research (SACAR), in association with Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Kolkata. Key Issues: Milestones and achievements in the Indian […]
Discussion with the writer and the documentary makers Speakers: Senrayaperumal P (Writer): Folk artist, writer, and Professor of History at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Himanshu & Aayna (Editor and Director): Aayna is a visual storyteller, photographer, and documentary maker at People’s Archive of Rural India. Date: August 28 Time: 2:30 PM Location: Nehru Hall Conference […]
Explore the architecture, history, and practices of the ancient Irumbai temple with Studio Yakshi. 🗓️ Dates & Languages: 12th July 2025 (Saturday) – English 27th July 2025 (Sunday) – Tamil 🕓 Time: 4:30 PM📍 Location: Shri Mahakaaleshwar Temple, Irumbai 📞 Contact: Kalaivani – 8600026603
I studied architecture at CEPT in Ahmedabad, where I learned to see form, space, and structure in everything around me. Later, I found clay or maybe it found me. It felt more direct, more alive. In 2019, I moved to Auroville. I’ve been working at Mandala Pottery in Tamil Nadu, in the production line and […]
Learn the art of traditional Tamil flower decoration from skilled artisans.Experience different flower styles and explore the rich cultural background of this beautiful tradition. What we provide: A vibrant cultural experience A variety of flowers to choose from Multiple traditional designs to try 🗓️ Monday to Saturday🕚 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM⏱️ Duration: 2 hours📍 […]
Thiraippalli 2025–26Special Camp for Students and Film Enthusiasts Organized by Yaadhra Film Academy, in collaboration with Pondicherry Government – Department of School Education and Arogyam 📅 Dates: June 14 & 15, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM onwards📍 Venue: Yaadhra Film Academy, Pannithittu-Kurumbapet Road, Pondicherry 🎥 A two-day intensive workshop combining cinema and health awareness for students […]
Learn the art of traditional Tamil flower decoration from skilled artisans.Experience different flower styles and explore the rich cultural background of this beautiful tradition. What we provide: A vibrant cultural experience A variety of flowers to choose from Multiple traditional designs to try 🗓️ Monday to Saturday🕚 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM⏱️ Duration: 2 hours📍 […]
Auroville, June 2025 — Get ready for an evening of laughter, rhythm, and vibrant storytelling as Jolly Gaana Sabha presents Kindhan Charithiram, a Tamil play that promises to entertain audiences of all ages. This high-energy, 60-minute theatrical performance is a Perch production, directed by the acclaimed Rajiv Krishnan and performed by the dynamic trio Maya, […]
Announcing a Kattaikkuttu Diploma Course starting in October 2025. Please fill-out the SURVEY to show your interest in the program or forward to an interested friend or colleague. Thank you! Vanakkam. Greetings from Kattaikkuttu Sangam! Are you passionate about the performing arts? Are you an actor, musician, dancer, or someone curious about exploring the roots […]
Dear Parent! We are extremely happy to invite your Children for a retreat program at Brahma kumaris Rajayoga meditation center Age Limit : 13 – 17 years 📅 Date: 25.05.2025 Sunday 🕒 Time: 10.00 a.m – 3.00 p.m 🏫 Venue: OM SHANTI BHAWAN Brahma Kumaris Rajayoga Meditation Centre Sri Sakthi Nagar, Acharampattu-Sanjeevi Nagar Road, Acharampattu […]
Open to all — let’s save our bees together! Training will be conducted in both English & Tamil — for everyone! Organised by Aurovanam, SVARNIM Puducherry, Sri Aurobindo Society. What to bring: a sun hat, water, a cup to drink juice, wear comfortable clothes Register now: https://pages.razorpay.com/Bee-Keeping Venue: Aurovanam, Poothurai Rd, Ossudu, Oussudu, Tamil Nadu […]
Every Saturday@ Yatra Art and Culture Foundationfrom 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Come, learn, and experience the vibrant rhythms of ourTamil Traditional Music. Contact Number:0413-2623071 / 97510 33162
Hello This is Jinyeo Kim I am currently an upcycler and a designer who has been working in Shradhanjali for over 5 years. I love expressing my work with gifts from nature, but it’s really fun to bring trash to life as an upcycler. The two styles seem completely different, but they are in line […]
Kolam with Grace Gitadelila and KolamYoga Written by Ahilya At the entrance of millions of homes, workplaces and temples across Tamil Nadu you will find precise geometric patterns drawn on the floor by Tamil women. In addition to being beautiful works of art, these designs, known as Kolams, are steeped in philosophical meaning, and are […]
