Sri Aurobindo Ashram – the famous spiritual community ashram & most visited place in Pondicherry / Puducherry – Visit, Travel Guide

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Recently visited Aurobindo Ashram a spiritual community (ashram) located in Pondicherry. It’s one of the most visited place landmarks of Pondicherry. This ashram was founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo – Aurobindo Ghose a freedom fighter, a great guru, poet, yogi, and philosopher who originally moved to Pondicherry after withdrawing from politics. Along with his spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa, who is famously called “The Mother”, he founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

His philosophy was deeply rooted in meditation, and several followers were influenced by his writings, with devotees from India and all over the world flocking towards the movement for spiritual salvation. After the death of Sri Aurobindo in 1950, his chief disciple Mirra Alfassa, was given the management of the Ashram. The Mother conceived the idea of Auroville or the ‘City of Dawn’.  At the age of 93, she died in 1973. The central Ashram building is where Aurobindo’s and Mother’s mortal remains are kept. The mausoleum or the samadhi is located in the central courtyard under a Frangipani tree and is paid respect by laying flowers on it every day.

The Ashram is an interconnected block of houses, including those where Sri Aurobindo and Mother lived most of their lives. There are also research libraries, great souvenirs collections, and facilities for a wide range of cultural activities including music, dance, theatre, and the arts. Members regularly engage in sports, various asanas, strength training, and aquatic events. It’s a great place to concentrate, contemplate and meditate.

Photography and mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. You’ll be checked if you’ve switched off the mobile. You also have to remove your footwear and place it on the stand outside. Aurobindo Ashram is a quiet, peaceful, and calm place for meditation. It’s well maintained with a beautiful garden of plants and flowers. The vibe inside enlightens you

Travel Tips for Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry / Puducherry:

Address: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Rue de la Marine, Puducherry 605001
Phone: 0413 223 3604
Timings for Visitor: 8:00am – 12:00pm & 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Children below 3 ages are not allowed

Official Website: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org

How to Reach Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry / Puducherry:

On Flight: The nearest international and domestic airport is Chennai International Airport (Code MAA). Puducherry’s Domestic airport (Code PNY) is connected to Bengaluru via daily flights – except for Wednesdays. The Air India flight departs Bengaluru at 3:35pm and reaches Pondicherry at 4:35. The return flight departs at 4:55 and reaches at 5:55. This is a 1 hour nonstop flight.

By Train: Puducherry railway station (Code:PDY). Daily connectivity train to Villupuram, Chennai and Tirupathy are available. Tri-weekly trains connecting Pondicherry to Bangalore and Mumbai, other cities like Kolkatta, Bhubaneshwar, New Delhi, Mangalore and Kanyakumari are connected by a weekly train.

On Road: The best connectivity is definitely by road. Multiple buses are available daily to and from Pondicherry to Chennai and Bangalore throughout the day, Pondy also offers overnighter luxury buses to other major cities of India. Alternatively, one could just book a Taxi or coach for easily accessible from the destinations.

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