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Living in Auroville

A calm, hand-curated index of what's on today, what's coming up, and who to call. Auroville and the Pondicherry bioregion. Refreshed every week — by one human and one very patient machine.

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Art for Land Exhibition — From Aspiration to Inspiration

Monday 17 August 2026 · 10:00-16:00 (Unity Pavilion open hours) · Unity Pavilion

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 a

Shifting Tones — Harsh Patel, Hufreesh Dumasia, Shraddha Joshi

Monday 17 August 2026 · Gallery hours · MAJI — Maroma Art Gallery, Aspiration Street, Auroville

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

Monday 17 August 2026 · Sundays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · CRIPA, Auroville

Series of Sunday workshops inspired by Jerzy Grotowski - performance, theatre, song, music and dance - facilitated by Prof. Fabrice Nicot, a project with Auroville Research Platfor

3-Week Yoga Challenge Immersive with Flowrina

Monday 31 August 2026 · Mon-Fri 6:00-7:30 am, Sat 6:00-7:45 am · Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville

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.

Didgeridoo Workshop with Sunny

Tuesday 1 September 2026 · Tue & Thu, 4:30-5:30 pm · Auroville

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

Weaving with Colour — Regeneration of the Vital for Teachers

Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 3:00-4:30 pm (Saturdays) · Pranashakti

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

Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 6:00–8:00 pm · Keeth Vibing Spot, Vysial Street, Pondicherry

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

Kalai Iyattran — Solo Art Exhibition by I. Sezhian

Wednesday 2 September 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Family Restaurant, 56 Chetty St, Heritage Town, Puducherry

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

Chef Vina — 7 Course Royal Thai Tasting Menu

Friday 4 September 2026 · 7:00 pm · The Promenade, a Hidesign Hotel, Pondicherry

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)

Friday 4 September 2026 · 7:00 – 8:00 PM

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 filmm

Journal for Well-being with Khushali

Friday 4 September 2026 · 8:00 AM IST · Online

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

Movement Training with Gopal — Back to Instinct

Friday 4 September 2026 · 9:00 – 10:30 AM · New Creation Dance Studio, Auroville

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

SIDDHI & The Sri Aurobindo Ashram Centenary — group exhibition

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

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

Chef Vina — Thai Cuisine Masterclass & Buffet

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

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

Saturday 5 September 2026 · 7:30-8:30 am (max 8:45 am) · Accessible area within Auroville (location shared on Fridays)

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.

Caribbean Menu at Chez Artizan — September Special

Sunday 6 September 2026 · 7:00 PM · Chez Artizan, Auroville Main Road

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

Earth Institute — AVD Intensive Course

Monday 7 September 2026 · 9:00 am - 5:00 pm · Auroville Earth Institute

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

Baby Watsu Class (Quiet Healing Center)

Monday 7 September 2026 · 9:30-11:00 am · Quiet Healing Center

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.

Persepolis — New Moon Art Movie Screening

Thursday 10 September 2026 · 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

Thursday 10 September 2026 · 8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium

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

Dance Latino Social

Thursday 10 September 2026 · Evening · New Creation area, Auroville

Social dance night — salsa, bachata, and more.

Mandala Art Exhibition — Swapna Sahoo

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

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

A Night of Korean Culture — Korean Pavilion

Friday 11 September 2026 · 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 p

Great Grand Music Show — Puducherry Kacherry

Friday 11 September 2026 · 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

Friday 11 September 2026 · 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)

Friday 11 September 2026 · 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

Friday 11 September 2026 · Gallery hours · Gallery AFP, 58 Rue Suffren, Pondicherry

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

Kaik Kahevu Che — art exhibition

Friday 11 September 2026 · Opening: 4:30 PM, 11 Sep · Centre D'Art Citadines, Auroville

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

Friday 11 September 2026 · Tue-Fri 2-5:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm & 2-5:30pm, mornings by appointment · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville

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-sca

Avocado Flea Market — 10th Edition

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 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

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 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

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 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)

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 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 stand

Woga — Yoga in Water (Quiet Healing Center)

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 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

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 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

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 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

Saturday 12 September 2026 · 8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium

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

Ganesha Art Workshop — Second Time Studio

Sunday 13 September 2026 · 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 mag

Moon Bound — MMC Children's Matinee

Sunday 13 September 2026 · 4:00 PM · MMC Auditorium

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

Rangamanch — Art Unbound: Mime, Music, Movements

Sunday 13 September 2026 · 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

Sunday 13 September 2026 · 6:30 pm IST (online, every Sunday) · Online

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

Sunday 13 September 2026 · 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

Sunday 13 September 2026 · 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

WrapGuru Fun Day for Kids — Puppet Making & Poster Creation

Sunday 13 September 2026 · daytime · WrapGuru, Bommayapalayam (Auroville area)

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

Spoken Tamil — Intermediate Level with Saravanan

Monday 14 September 2026 · 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

Monday 14 September 2026 · 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.

Ferrocement Training Course — Auroville Earth Institute

Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Auroville Earth Institute

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-aur

Watsu Round (Quiet Healing Center)

Tuesday 15 September 2026 · 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

Tuesday 15 September 2026 · 9:00 am - 5:00 pm · Auroville Bamboo Centre

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 requir

OBA 2 — Aquatic Body (Quiet Healing Center)

Wednesday 16 September 2026 · 8:45 am - 6:30 pm · Quiet Healing Center

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

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