r/Auroville

I came across this 1-day Karmayoga programme happening in Auroville on Saturday, 22 August, and thought it might be worth sharing here, especially for people who are new to Auroville or want to understand the place beyond just visiting Matrimandir/doing the usual guest activities.

It’s essentially a day-long immersion into what Auroville is actually about, through its founding vision, conversations with long-term Aurovilians, and the idea of Karmayoga - how everyday work and service can become part of one's inner development.

What I find interesting is that it doesn't seem to be designed as a typical workshop or tourist experience. You actually spend time engaging with the people, history, philosophy and work culture that make Auroville what it is

Seems particularly relevant if you're:

• new to Auroville and trying to understand the place
• volunteering or working here
• staying for a while and want to go a little deeper
• curious about the original vision behind Auroville

It’s on Saturday, 22 August, at the Pavilion of Tibetan Culture. The fee is ₹1,000 and applications close 19 August.

If you're interested, here's the page: https://purnam.co/akp

Sharing because I think this is a great one-day experience to get an authentic understanding of Auroville.

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This is based on the recent visit of Amit Shah to pondy last Sunday.

Usually use the Moratandi bypass road that passes thru Jipmer to enter the city. Couldn’t help but realize, the speed breakers that are only there on one side of the road were shaved off or broken to make it seem like a normal road (not that they did a very good job about it).

My question is, if the govt is able to break and rebuild the speed breakers as per their wish for some political member so that he could travel with ease and no jerks, why not just redirect the same into fixing something else that might be necessary?

The Lawspet main road has had potholes since the Day I came to Pondy and that has never been fixed yet (that’s part of the national highway connecting to ECR). Not to mention the countless number of open ditches and drain systems that are such a hazard to the public. Really, Pondy?

I can’t be the only one feeling this way.

Hello Guys , I’m working on my Goal and I’m a small content creator as well I’m looking to stay and work inside Auroville(Kinda volunteering) also I have prior experience in working as a volunteer in sadhana forest for 6 days.

I can manage expenses upto 10k rs per month including food and stay.

But I’m looking for some free stay and food where in return I will work for them or community !

My wife and I are planning to visit Auroville from 15–20 August, and her birthday falls on 17 August. I’d love to make that day genuinely special rather than just doing the usual sightseeing.

She’s really into art, dance, food, wellness, nature, and exploring unique experiences. I’m particularly looking for something that feels memorable and a little out of the ordinary.

A few things I’ve been considering:

A beautiful dance / movement experience or performance

Watsu or another unique wellness experience

An interesting art or cultural experience

A special, intimate dinner or food experience

Something in nature or around Auroville that most visitors might miss

I’d love to hear from people who live in Auroville or have spent significant time there — what’s one experience you’d recommend that you genuinely loved or that you think would make for a beautiful birthday?

Open to experiences inside Auroville as well as nearby.

Thanks! Looking forward to your suggestions.

Hey hi! Anyone in Pondy to hangout?? Would love to roam in and around Pondy all day anyday😂.. bike ride, food, late night beach walk and everything in btw .. anyone up?