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Guest Service

If you are in Auroville, you can visit the Guest Service located above the Solar Kitchen and find out about the activities and volunteer work that you can engage in while you are in Auroville. This is not only the best way to get engaged but it also helps you relax and unwind from the monotony of life. Besides, no joy is greater than the joy of making friends, while you are helping build a better community at the same time.

Kala Kendra is a famous hub for all art activities in the country and actively encourages artists to exhibit or demonstrate their art through shows, exhibitions and workshops. Artists_can stay with the community in Auroville and work with them to share and gain knowledge on the subject through their interactive programs._

Marc's Cafe

Marc's Cafe is another one of the popular cafes in Auroville. Besides an amazing ambiance and delicious food, the cafe is also a hotspot for discussions and debates where people come over and sit to have a conversation. You must definitely try their cold coffee as that is the best ranking dish on their menu.

Matrimandir, which is the Sanskrit word for 'Temple of The Mother', is the most important edifice of the Auroville township in Pondicherry. Located just in the middle of Auroville in a large open area known as 'Peace', Matrimandir is fondly known as the 'soul of the city' and holds crucial spiritual significance for those who practice Integral Yoga. Popular as the golden globe of Pondicherry, it is a place for individual silent concentration. You can visit Matrimandir from inside. Matrimandir is no tourist place, and the entry inside the central premises of the building is allowed only to those who have a brief understanding of the idea of Auroville township. However, the beautiful gold dome structure of the Matrimandir, which is surrounded by twelve lush green gardens, attracts the tourists visiting Pondicherry. A viewpoint has been constructed to the south of the building which offers a panoramic view of the Matrimandir and its surroundings. The viewpoint is just 10 minutes' walk away from the Visitor's Centre. Read More

Naturellement is an organic food and drinks manufacturer in Auroville which is also a garden cafe. You can enjoy delicious and perfectly healthy meals in this gorgeous quaint cafe without having to worry about your health. You can also purchase marmalades, jams and jellies etc from here to take back home.

The Peace Tables were crafted by a master of woodwork George Nakashima as a symbol of peace and harmony for the humankind. There are a total of six Peace Tables made from the wood of 300-year-old Eastern Black Walnut Trees, one of which is kept in the Hall of Peace in Auroville since 1996. Meditations to inculcate the sense and importance of peace are conducted around this table on a weekly basis.

Quiet Healing Centre, also known as Auroville's Health Spa offers a variety of services to its visitors including spas, massages, and other healing therapies which can help you relax and rejuvenate. Moreover, the centre is situated on the beach, has a perfect ambiance and helps you relax your mind like no place else.

Savitri Bhavan is a centre of spiritual education which functions on the vision and the teachings of Aurobindo and the mother. The core of this system is Aurobindo's mantric epic ÐSavitriÓ and was established to nurture and promote Aurobindo's vision, his work and his life. The Bhavan houses a Picture Gallery, a Digital Library & a reading room, a hostel for volunteers and conducts workshops, classes, orientations, guest lectures, retreats, etc. Read More

Tanto is a dainty cafe in Auroville popular for its super delicious, sumptuous pizzas. The pizzeria has been done up in an Italian decor and hosts a number of guests everyday. Besides, the chef's take special care of your health as all their food is made in extra virgin olive oil and everything is cooked in the oven. If you are a foodie, or even if you are not, you must definitely include visiting here in your bucket list of things to do in Auroville. Read More

Yoga and Meditation are some of the many facilities and activities that you can take part in, when you are in Auroville. Centres like Quiet Healing Centre, Pitanga and Arka are open to all visitors where you can meditate and find peace. When you are in Auroville, you should definitely participate and have an experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.