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All upcoming events · baked 10 September 2026

The listing below is refreshed with every weekly reading. Dates, times and venues come from the community's own announcements — confirm with the organiser before making a trip.

Monday 17 August 2026

Art for Land Exhibition — From Aspiration to Inspiration

10:00-16:00 (Unity Pavilion open hours) · Unity Pavilion · runs until Saturday 10 October 2026

Special Art for Land exhibition, 'A Journey of Consciousness Through Art' — a curated selection from the Auroville Art Collection featuring works by Usha Patel, Crystal Michelsen and Janakiraman, inspired by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother's writings on aspiration and inspiration.

Shifting Tones — Harsh Patel, Hufreesh Dumasia, Shraddha Joshi

Gallery hours · MAJI — Maroma Art Gallery, Aspiration Street, Auroville · runs until Saturday 19 September 2026

Group exhibition of works by Harsh Patel, Hufreesh Dumasia and Shraddha Joshi, curated by Supriya Menon Meneghetti. Runs 10 August to 19 September 2026.

The Arts of Transformation - Embodied Memories of Auroville

Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · CRIPA, Auroville · runs until Sunday 15 November 2026

Series of Sunday workshops inspired by Jerzy Grotowski - performance, theatre, song, music and dance - facilitated by Prof. Fabrice Nicot, a project with Auroville Research Platform. Started 16 Aug, running till mid-November. Open to all.

Monday 31 August 2026

3-Week Yoga Challenge Immersive with Flowrina

Mon-Fri 6:00-7:30 am, Sat 6:00-7:45 am · Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville · runs until Saturday 19 September 2026

Three-week morning immersion in yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, nidra yoga, mantra and self-inquiry. All levels welcome; prior registration required before Wednesday 26 August.

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Didgeridoo Workshop with Sunny

Tue & Thu, 4:30-5:30 pm · Auroville · runs until Thursday 17 September 2026

Three-week workshop learning the didgeridoo and the art of circular breathing. Open to all ages; instruments provided.

Wednesday 2 September 2026

Weaving with Colour — Regeneration of the Vital for Teachers

3:00-4:30 pm (Saturdays) · Pranashakti · runs until Wednesday 23 September 2026

A gentle exploration of colour, thread and intention — children weave with attention, care and beauty. Facilitated by Srividya. Saturdays: 2, 9, 16, 23 Sep.

Salsa Beginner Batch — Isaiveera Dance Company

6:00–8:00 pm · Keeth Vibing Spot, Vysial Street, Pondicherry · runs until Wednesday 30 September 2026

Monthly beginner salsa course — 8 classes over the month, twice a week. ₹1,500 per person.

Kalai Iyattran — Solo Art Exhibition by I. Sezhian

9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Family Restaurant, 56 Chetty St, Heritage Town, Puducherry · runs until Tuesday 29 September 2026

Solo art exhibition presented by Adisilbay. Inauguration Sep 2 at 6 PM.

Friday 4 September 2026

Chef Vina — 7 Course Royal Thai Tasting Menu

7:00 pm · The Promenade, a Hidesign Hotel, Pondicherry · runs until Friday 11 September 2026

Fine-dining sit-down journey featuring 7 curated royal Thai courses by Chef Vina — Royal Thai Embassy Guest Chef. Also on Sep 11. ₹2,995 + taxes.

Far Away, So Close — moving image workshop (Part 1: Close-up)

7:00 – 8:00 PM · runs until Friday 25 September 2026

4-part Friday workshop series exploring the effects of different magnifications on the human body. Part 1 Sep 4, Part 2 Sep 11, Part 3 Sep 18, Part 4 Sep 25. By award-winning filmmaker Abhyuday. Open to all levels. Pre-register for all 4: ₹800, or ₹250/session.

Journal for Well-being with Khushali

8:00 AM IST · Online · runs until Wednesday 30 September 2026

A guided daily journaling space to begin your month with clarity, calm, and intention.

Movement Training with Gopal — Back to Instinct

9:00 – 10:30 AM · New Creation Dance Studio, Auroville · runs until Wednesday 30 September 2026

A 4-week movement journey exploring strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through natural movement patterns.

Saturday 5 September 2026

SIDDHI & The Sri Aurobindo Ashram Centenary — group exhibition

5-11 September · Sri Aurobindo Ashram Exhibition House, 10 Sea Face, Saint Louis Street, French Town, Pondicherry · runs until Friday 11 September 2026

Group art show by the Ashram Artists' Team (Bhavishya Kala) marking the centenary of Sri Aurobindo's Siddhi Day. Open call: artists 18+ may submit photos of up to 2 original works to ashramartistteam@gmail.com by 20 August for selection.

Chef Vina — Thai Cuisine Masterclass & Buffet

5:00–7:00 pm · The Promenade, a Hidesign Hotel, Pondicherry · runs until Saturday 12 September 2026

Learn to master 4 signature Thai dishes with Chef Vina — live cooking station, recipe booklet, premium ingredients, and exclusive buffet dinner. Also on Sep 12. ₹1,995 + taxes.

The Edible Weeds Walk in September

7:30-8:30 am (max 8:45 am) · Accessible area within Auroville (location shared on Fridays) · runs until Saturday 26 September 2026

Early morning walk discovering wild edible greens. Only 5 pairs (10 people), Rs 800 for two. Bring your Edible Weeds colouring book for Rs 300 discount. Contact: 98409 36907 WA.

Sunday 6 September 2026

Caribbean Menu at Chez Artizan — September Special

7:00 PM · Chez Artizan, Auroville Main Road · runs until Wednesday 30 September 2026

Special Caribbean menu filled with vibrant flavours, tropical inspiration and island favourites. Every Thursday and Friday in September.

Monday 7 September 2026

Earth Institute — AVD Intensive Course

9:00 am - 5:00 pm · Auroville Earth Institute · runs until Saturday 12 September 2026

Arches, Vaults and Domes intensive training course. Hands-on sustainable construction techniques using earth-based technologies.

Baby Watsu Class (Quiet Healing Center)

9:30-11:00 am · Quiet Healing Center · runs until Monday 14 September 2026

Connect with your baby in warm water. For babies between 2 and 12 months with their parents. Bring towels and a closing swimming pant. Also 14 Sep.

Thursday 10 September 2026

Persepolis — New Moon Art Movie Screening

5:00 PM · Centre d'Art, Citadines

Animation (2007), directed by Marjane Satrapi. 96 min. French with English subtitles. Ages 13+. Screened in memory of Marjane Satrapi. Part of the New Moon art movie series.

Denise Noble: Neo-Darwinism is Dead — MMC Screening

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium

Documentary (2025, UK-Netherlands). 90 min. English with English subtitles. PG.

Dance Latino Social

Evening · New Creation area, Auroville

Social dance night — salsa, bachata, and more.

Mandala Art Exhibition — Swapna Sahoo

Inauguration 5:30 pm, Sep 10; exhibition daily · The Spot (by Villavi), 37 Dumas St, White Town, Puducherry · runs until Wednesday 16 September 2026

Solo exhibition of mandala art by Swapna Sahoo, running through the week at The Spot in White Town.

Friday 11 September 2026

A Night of Korean Culture — Korean Pavilion

6:30 pm (tea ceremony & calligraphy) · 7:30 pm (pansori performance) · Nowana Restaurant

The Korean Pavilion invites the community to an evening of Korean culture at Nowana Restaurant. Hands-on Korean tea ceremony and Hangul calligraphy from 6:30 pm, followed at 7:30 pm by a pansori performance — the dramatic solo vocal storytelling art accompanied by drum rhythm.

Great Grand Music Show — Puducherry Kacherry

6–9 PM (dinner 8 PM) · Hotel Annamalai International, Puducherry

Music show with senior citizen dance and 'Aadalam Vaanga'. Entry ticket Rs.1000, includes dinner. Organizer Dr K Rajalakshmi.

Drum Circle — Go Nomads: Here & Now

7:30 PM · Uyir Together Cafe & Travellers Hostel, Idayanchanavadi

Gather by the fire and let the rhythm take over. Bring your vibe.

Corporate Sustainability — Free 12-week Online Course (Yuvabe Education)

Fridays & Saturdays, 4:00–5:30 pm · Online

Free 12-week course: sustainability & ESG, carbon management, social impact & SROI, climate risk assessment. For students, graduates and early-career professionals.

Marabin Nizhal: Shadow of Tradition — Alliance Française

Gallery hours · Gallery AFP, 58 Rue Suffren, Pondicherry · runs until Monday 21 September 2026

Exhibition exploring the shadow of tradition through art. Presented by Alliance Française de Pondichéry.

Kaik Kahevu Che — art exhibition

Opening: 4:30 PM, 11 Sep · Centre D'Art Citadines, Auroville · runs until Saturday 26 September 2026

Exhibition of recent works by a local artist. Opens Friday 11 September at 4:30 PM. Runs 11–26 September.

Bertrand Lisbonis & Krishna Sheth — photography and calligraphy exhibition

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Saturday 26 September 2026

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: Bertrand Lisbonis shows a delicate black-and-white photograph series of the Hangar Y, a gem of industrial architecture; Krishna Sheth showcases large-scale calligraphy transforming lettering into visual art.

Saturday 12 September 2026

Avocado Flea Market — 10th Edition

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Second Time Studio (opp Tanto), Auroville

The Avocado Flea Market returns for its 10th edition. Browse independent makers and conscious brands, enjoy good food, meet lovely people.

Salsa Workshop — Isaiveera Dance Company

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · DSA Dance Sports Academy, Kalapet

Salsa workshop with instructor Isai. No partner or experience needed. Early bird registration available.

Face & Eye Yoga: Face Your Self — Mamta

2:00-4:30 pm · Vérité, Auroville

Self-massage techniques and exercises for the facial area to stimulate blood circulation and improve sense organ efficiency.

The Garba Experience — Navratri workshop (1 of 3)

3:00-6:00 pm · New Creation, Auroville

House of Garba workshop series discovering Navratri from different perspectives — dance, delicacies, costumes and cultural context. Three Saturdays in September; each session stands on its own.

Woga — Yoga in Water (Quiet Healing Center)

4:30-6:00 pm · Quiet Healing Center

Classic yoga poses modified for standing in warm pool water. No previous experience required; no need to know how to swim.

LEELA — The Art of Play

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Samantha International Guest House

A playful, intuitive art experience. Scribble, experiment with colours, and explore abstract expression. No art experience needed. On donation. Facilitated by Kabir.

Butterfly Census at Matrudyanam — Big Butterfly Month

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Matrudyanam, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Ousterie

Guided butterfly observations, species recording, and field identification. No prior experience needed. Give your name at least 2 days before the event for transport.

Enid — MMC International Film

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium

Drama-biography (2009, UK), directed by James Hawes. 82 min. English with English subtitles. PG.

Sunday 13 September 2026

Ganesha Art Workshop — Second Time Studio

Second Time Studio

Two techniques in one creative workshop: Ganesha foil art (silver, gold and copper) and oil pastel transfer with watercolour. Create a Ganesha Chaturthi greeting card or fridge magnet.

Moon Bound — MMC Children's Matinee

4:00 PM · MMC Auditorium

Animation-family (2021, Germany). 85 min. English with English subtitles. PG.

Rangamanch — Art Unbound: Mime, Music, Movements

5:00 PM onwards · WrapGuru, Bommayapalayam (Auroville area)

Live art, soulful music, captivating mime, plus food stalls and handcraft stalls. An evening of creative expression.

Poetry as Sādhanā: Tending the Flame

6:30 pm IST (online, every Sunday) · Online · runs until Sunday 18 October 2026

A 4-week online journey into poetry, silence, and inner listening — works of Sri Aurobindo, Rilke, Hafiz, Jane Hirshfield and other mystics. 50% scholarship for Aurovilians.

The Bridges of Madison County — MMC Cine-Club

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium

Drama-romance (1995, USA), directed by Clint Eastwood. 130 min. English with English subtitles. PG-13.

The Surprising Purpose of Anger — NVC Workshop

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Irumbai Road, Auroville Bio-Region

Exploring anger through Nonviolent Communication, followed by a vegan potluck lunch. Facilitated by Kunal Kankhare. Organised by The Kindness Movement with NVC India and CALA. Pay by Heart.

WrapGuru Fun Day for Kids — Puppet Making & Poster Creation

daytime · WrapGuru, Bommayapalayam (Auroville area)

Hands-on creative session where kids make puppets and character posters. Curated by Kumar Shaw.

Monday 14 September 2026

Spoken Tamil — Intermediate Level with Saravanan

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Mondays & Wednesdays · Auroville Language Lab

24-hour intermediate Tamil course over 3 months. Starts 14 September.

Baby Watsu Class (Quiet Healing Center) — Sep 14

9:30 – 11:00 AM

Gentle water experience for babies 2–12 months with their parents. Guided by Appie, Sheida and Ellie. Bring a towel and reusable swim diaper.

Tuesday 15 September 2026

Ferrocement Training Course — Auroville Earth Institute

Auroville Earth Institute · runs until Friday 18 September 2026

Four-day on-campus special training course in ferrocement, part of the Earth Institute's hands-on earthen architecture training programme. Limited slots; register via www.earth-auroville.com.

Watsu Round (Quiet Healing Center)

3:00-6:30 pm · Quiet Healing Center

Deep relaxation and inner peace in warm water — listening to the body and being present. No previous experience required.

Bamboo Foundation Course

9:00 am - 5:00 pm · Auroville Bamboo Centre · runs until Saturday 19 September 2026

5-day hands-on foundation course to explore bamboo as a sustainable building material, learn construction basics, and embrace eco-friendly living. Limited slots. Pre-booking required.

Wednesday 16 September 2026

OBA 2 — Aquatic Body (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 am - 6:30 pm · Quiet Healing Center · runs until Monday 21 September 2026

50-hour course deepening aquatic bodywork practice with neck/knee cushions, full-body massage in water, and new underwater techniques. Prerequisite: OBA 1.

Friday 18 September 2026

Zero to AI in 3 Days — Free AI Workshop (Yuvabe Education)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Auroville (in person) · runs until Sunday 20 September 2026

Free 3-day hands-on AI Sprint for absolute beginners. Build a chatbot, launch a website, automate with n8n, create AI images and videos, vibe-code a real app, and demo a capstone project. 21 hours, lunch provided. Open to students, graduates, career switchers and beginners.

Saturday 19 September 2026

The Garba Experience — Navratri workshop (2 of 3)

3:00-6:00 pm · New Creation, Auroville

House of Garba workshop series discovering Navratri from different perspectives — dance, delicacies, costumes and cultural context. Three Saturdays in September; each session stands on its own.

Awareness Through the Body: Explorations — Amir

9:15 am - 12:00 pm · Vérité, Auroville

Body explorations connecting physical awareness with inner observation.

Sunday 20 September 2026

First Aid & Emergency Response — Free Parent Awareness Workshop

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Muddy Puddle Preschool

Free workshop on CPR, choking, bleeding management and basic first aid. Parents can come alone or bring children. By Muddy Puddle Preschool.

Become a Multi Orgasmic Man — workshop with Pallavi & Anad

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Men-only 2-hour class on unlocking orgasmic potential, led by sexuality coaches Pallavi Barnwal and Anad Neer.

Grand Carnatic Vocal Concert — Vidya Kalyanaraman

6:15 PM – 8:45 PM · Smt. Lakshmi Duraiswamy Hall, Societe Progressiste School, 12 Chetty Street, Pondicherry

Carnatic vocal concert featuring Vid. Vidya Kalyanaraman (vocal), Vid. V.V. Srinivasa Rao (violin), Vid. Kumbakonam Swaminathan (mrudangam), Vid. Trichy Murali (ghatam). Organized by Bhairavi, Pondicherry.

Woga 1 & 2 — Yoga in Water with Tamara (QHC)

8:45 am - 6:00 pm · Quiet Healing Center · runs until Monday 21 September 2026

12-hour Woga course combining levels 1 and 2 — Hatha Yoga adapted for warm water, including asanas performed standing, against the wall, floating, and underwater.

Shakti — by Ela Thole (Inside India)

9:00 am-1:00 pm · Inside India Office, Kalpana (opposite Auroville Library)

An exploration of Shakti in Indian traditional spirituality and in the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo. Second session of a two-part offering (first was 16 Aug). Aurovilians free.

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Dr. Alok Pandey — The Secret of the Veda

4:00 – 5:00 PM · Sangam Hall, Savitri Bhavan, Auroville

Talks on Sri Aurobindo's 'The Secret of the Veda' by Dr. Alok Pandey. Biweekly on Wednesdays through December 2026.

Thursday 24 September 2026

OBA 3 — Oceanic Body (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 am - 6:30 pm · Quiet Healing Center · runs until Tuesday 29 September 2026

50-hour advanced course with surface and underwater techniques focusing on slowness, silence, love, and compassion. Prerequisite: OBA 2.

Saturday 26 September 2026

Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Purification Techniques — Dr. Geeta

2:00-4:00 pm · Vérité, Auroville

Learn about the 5 types of Ayurvedic cleansing and purification processes for internal and external physical body cleansing.

The Garba Experience — Navratri workshop (3 of 3)

3:00-6:00 pm · New Creation, Auroville

House of Garba workshop series discovering Navratri from different perspectives — dance, delicacies, costumes and cultural context. Three Saturdays in September; each session stands on its own.

Full Moon Gathering

7:15-8:15 pm · In front of Sri Aurobindo's statue

Monthly gathering under the full moon.

The Eye of the Eye: Inquiring into the Unseen Observer — Manas

9:15-11:30 am · Vérité, Auroville

An inquiry into the unseen observer — contemplative exploration.

Sunday 27 September 2026

Little Masters Art Competition in Flight

Pondicherry to Bangalore (LM Creative Hub) · runs until Tuesday 6 October 2026

Quarterly holidays special art competition for kids. Inspired journey from Pondicherry to Bangalore.

LM Mega Championships — Little Masters Creative Hub

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · PIHMT, No. 4 Sudalai Street, Opp. Mahalakshmi Nagar, Pondicherry

Kids' creative carnival: art feast (500+ kids), free crochet workshop, chef hat competition, nail art and mehandi contests, art exhibition and STEM showcase. Free for students.

Monday 28 September 2026

vAstu Darshana — The Indic Perspective

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM IST · Online · runs until Friday 2 October 2026

Five-day introductory online workshop on vAstu shAstrA — one of the oldest living systems of energy mentioned in the Vedas. Organized by Ritambhara. Fee: INR 8500 / USD 110.

MBSR 8-Week Course — Auromode

Mondays 5:00 – 7:00 pm · Auromode, Auroville · runs until Monday 16 November 2026

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8-week programme facilitated by Helen. Starts 28 Sep, meets Mondays.

Wednesday 30 September 2026

Watsu Basic with Fred (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 am - 6:30 pm, 16 hours · Quiet Healing Center · runs until Thursday 1 October 2026

The basic sequence and body mechanics for working with someone in warm water — profound relaxation and mental stillness. No previous experience required.

Thursday 1 October 2026

Wellness Retreat — Relax, Reconnect, Rejuvenate (Noble Friend)

1-3 October · Pondicherry · runs until Saturday 3 October 2026

Three-day wellness retreat with vegan cuisine, deep guided stillness and gentle movement for total renewal.

Friday 2 October 2026

The Secret Life of Bees — AuroOrchard Immersion

Pebble Garden, AuroOrchard & Sarah's Food Forest, Auroville · runs until Sunday 4 October 2026

Three-day immersion into bees, flowers and pollination. Learn from Erik Jansegers (natural beekeeper), Deepika and Bernard (ecological restoration), and Sarah (food forest gardener). 15 spots.

Seasons Crafts Market

11:00 am – 7:00 pm · Conscious Cafe, Auroville Main Road · runs until Sunday 4 October 2026

Three-day crafts market with handmade goods, art, pottery, jewelry, home decor, illustration and natural products. Currently an open call for artists to book stalls (DM on Instagram).

The Cosmic Exiled Child — Azarakhsh Farahani

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Saturday 10 October 2026

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: paintings and animations developed during the Iranian illustrator's two-month Auroville residency, interweaving Iranian mythology with symbols rooted in Indian traditions.

Monday 5 October 2026

Exploring the Self with Music and Movement

10 am – 12 pm · Cripa small hall

A session combining music and movement to explore the self.

Friday 9 October 2026

Auroville Singing Festival 2026

7:00 pm · Cripa, Auroville

Annual Auroville Singing Festival — two nights of community choral performances. Also 10 October. Auditions open now through September; apply at tinyurl.com/AVSF2026.

Sunday 11 October 2026

Inspiration to Inspire — Assist World Records Exhibition

9:00 am – 4:30 pm (inauguration 11 Oct, 10:30 am) · Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

15th-year exhibition of 150 world records curated by Guinness World Record holder R. Rajendran, with a special collection of his paintings. Runs 11–25 October; inauguration 11 October at 10:30 am.

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Anandotsava - The Sunlit Path Children's Camp

Sri Aurobindo Society, Puducherry · runs until Sunday 18 October 2026

Annual residential children's camp (ages 8-12) by Team SAFIER - a joyful space for children to blossom in body, heart, mind and spirit. Application deadline was 15 August.

Thursday 15 October 2026

Art for Land Exhibition — The Golden Light (Opening)

4:00 pm · Unity Pavilion, Auroville

Opening reception for The Golden Light art exhibition.

Friday 16 October 2026

Subhashree Routray — abstract collage exhibition

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Wednesday 4 November 2026

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: layered, textured, deeply intuitive works in acrylics, found objects and collage, transforming discarded packaging into bold abstract compositions balancing chaos and structure.

Saturday 24 October 2026

Living Veda Conference 2026 — Puducherry Edition: From Shruti to Shakti

Sri Aurobindo Society, Society House, 11 St Martin Street, White Town, Puducherry · runs until Sunday 25 October 2026

International conference on the application of the Vedas in the light of Sri Aurobindo, commemorating the centenary of Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Siddhi Day. Jointly organised by Sri Aurobindo Society, SAKSHI Trust Bengaluru, Central Sanskrit University and MSRVVP.

Monday 26 October 2026

ISSP Module 2: Music Theory, Creativity & Sound Healing Instrument Play (SVARAM)

9:30 am-5:00 pm daily · SVARAM, Auroville · runs until Saturday 31 October 2026

Six-day immersive Integral Sound Studies and Practices training for sound healers and therapists — core principles of sound and creativity beyond foundational techniques, for conscious and effective therapeutic intervention.

Wednesday 4 November 2026

Biodanza — Dancing with Fire Element

11 am – 1 pm · Small Hall, Cripa

Free dance experience exploring fire element through jazz, African, Latin, and Samba music. No special skills needed; bring water bottle and light clothing.

Thursday 5 November 2026

Biodanza — Fire Element Journey

11 am – 1 pm · Cripa small hall

Dance experience exploring fire element with jazz, African, Latin, and Samba music. No special skills needed.

Friday 13 November 2026

Inner Fire Sacred Rage Circle

4:30 pm – 7:30 pm · Auroville

An embodied, visceral practice for women accessing life force energy through intuitive movement and voice. A trance-like experience of shaking, shouting, and releasing to alchemize wild energy into peace, clarity, and action.

Friday 20 November 2026

Marco Feira — tribute exhibition

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Saturday 5 December 2026

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: a tribute to Marco Feira, who promoted art in Auroville for nearly 30 years, displaying his vibrantly colored paintings reflecting his search to break out of patterns and conditioning.

Tuesday 24 November 2026

Sangam Couples Retreat

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Pondicherry · runs until Wednesday 25 November 2026

Weekend couples-only retreat by sexuality coach Pallavi Barnwal and tantra teacher Anad Neer: lectures, bonding practices and couple games. 1-day pass INR 4000/couple, 2-day INR 6000/couple, lunch and snacks included.

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Odisha: In Search of the Roots of Tantra

Odisha, India · runs until Monday 7 December 2026

A journey into Tantra in its original cultural and spiritual setting — mythology, cosmology, temple architecture, sculpture, ritual history, and Odissi. Guided journey.

Friday 11 December 2026

Gianfrancesco Perrone & Abhiram B — photography and oil painting

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Wednesday 30 December 2026

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: Gianfrancesco Perrone's black and white street photographs capture authentic moments of everyday life; Abhiram B's oils on canvas explore individuality, emotion and human expression — calm figures amidst chaos.

Friday 8 January 2027

Sabrina Srinivas — ceramics and paintings

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Wednesday 27 January 2027

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: ceramics sculptures and paintings made in her Auroville studio, revealing the inherent energy within matter and its evolution from stillness to action, in a game of colours and porcelain.

Tuesday 12 January 2027

Tending Fire - Anagama Wood Fire Workshop

Daily · Golden Bridge Pottery, Puducherry · runs until Thursday 28 January 2027

A 17-day anagama wood-fire pottery workshop guided by Harry Levenstein at Golden Bridge Pottery, covering making and wood-firing work in the anagama kiln.

Friday 12 February 2027

Thanks Dominique — double exhibition for Dominique Darr

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Sunday 28 February 2027

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: a double exhibition paying tribute to Dominique Darr, founder of Centre d'Art — black and white prints of a 1964 trip to Japan, plus a working darkroom-era portrait studio by Sasi Somu where guests are invited to have their portrait taken and added to a growing gallery family album.

Thursday 18 February 2027

Reconnect to Your Inner Cycle

10 am – 1 pm

Workshop by Eco Femme on understanding and integrating the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle through hormonal knowledge, guided meditations, artistic practices, and intuitive movement.

Yoga of the Cells

9:30 am – 12:30 pm · Unity Pavilion, Auroville

An experiential journey into conscious evolution through the body, discovering cellular rejuvenation and healing through somatic interaction, energy activation, and Hawaiian healing music.

Wednesday 3 March 2027

La part de l'inconnue — Natalie Champagne installation

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Saturday 6 March 2027

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: 'The Unknown Part' — an immersive installation combining photography, archives, textiles and sound design, an intimate investigation into the maternal and spiritual figure of Mirra Alfassa, created during a two-month residency.

Monday 8 March 2027

Rangamanch 8th Edition — Contemporary Road Play

7:30 pm · Wrap Guru, Bommiyapalayam

Contemporary road play presented by Wrap Guru. Contribution via Poshak Nidhi or Nourishment Fund.

Monday 15 March 2027

Carnatic Music Performance

Auroville

Classical Carnatic music offered monthly by Bhairavi. Vocal and instrumental. Fees optional.

Friday 19 March 2027

Atanu Manna — hand-painted poster art

Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Saturday 3 April 2027

Centre d'Art 26-27 season: coming from a village with a long tradition of hand-painted posters and Jatra posters, Atanu Manna subverts their codes through paintings and prints that document and mock the present days.

Sunday 21 March 2027

Reconnect to Your Inner Cycle Workshop

10 AM – 1 PM · Auroville

Eco Femme workshop on understanding and integrating the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle through hormonal lens, meditation, artistic practices, and intuitive movement. Last workshop of the season.

Sunday 11 April 2027

Noche de Alma Salsera — Latin Night & Salsa Demo

7:00 – 7:30 pm (demo class), social dancing after · Bella Vita, Auroville

Free entry salsa demo class with Mani, followed by a dance musical play (Salsa & Bachata) and social dancing with DJ Mani.

Tuesday 13 April 2027

Integral Trauma Therapy Facilitator Training

7:30 – 9:30 pm · Online (Zoom) for Step 1; Auroville for Step 2 (April–May 2027)

Certified program for therapists and healing professionals. Step 1: online theory module (13–15 Apr); Step 2: in-person practice modules in Auroville (April–early May 2027). Trainer: Sigrid Lindemann.

Monday 2 August 2027

Body Resonance Workshop with Yumiko Yoshioka

CRIPA, Auroville · runs until Sunday 8 August 2027

Week-long butoh-based Body Resonance workshop with Yumiko Yoshioka (Aug 2027). Register before 30 Nov 2026 for early-bird price of Rs 15,000 (regular Rs 25,000); special rates for Aurovilians, Newcomers and registered volunteers.

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