Sri Aurobindo Ashram - Ashram in Puducherry - Pondicherry, India

Every one should visit this ashram if u are in Pondicherry...Sri aurobindo is indian freedom fighter and later transformed into spiritual leader....Phones should switch off at entrance...samadhis of sri aurobindo and his divine mother are there..U can sit and meditate near samadhi....The book shop is there ...U can purchase books, greetings etc . ..Prior booking is needed for meditation...Lot plants and flowers inside which makes it beautiful and calm..

Lovely place by the promenade beach, tranquility n serenity can be felt at this place it is sitting in total silence in between the chaos of this beautiful city. The entry is free to the ashram. Shoes are to be removed in opposite lane before entering. U can get good hotels in near by areas . In the very next lane of this ashram is manakula vinayangar temple . Mobiles need to be switched off before entry too. There is a library inside for you to buy books written by shri maa and shri aurobindo ji in different languages and some post cards too. Cash card both are accepted. If you are in pondicherry to feel the peace of this magical yogic place that has been brought to life by yog kriya of shri maa and shri aurobindo visit ashram n mediation near their samadhi for some time. Afternoon is good time to visit as people are less at that time. This place is better then auroville to understand shri maa's vision.

It's a real attraction of the city. If you find some peace and blessings then you must visit the place. The place is near by beach. You can sit in the Samadhi for a while if you want. The place never disappoint you, You can see the book here on Sreemaa and Rishi Arvinda. Meditation can be done 5 days a week. You must book in advance. Yoga practice is done in morning and afternoon. After meditation you can enjoy watermelon and juice.

Pondicherry has become an important destination for spiritual seekers as well as tourists. Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to the ashram. The visiting hours for the visitors are from 8 am to 12 noon and then again from 2 pm to 6 pm. The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community located in Pondicherry, in the Indian territory of Puducherry. The ashram grew out of a small community of disciples who had gathered around Sri Aurobindo after he retired from politics and settled in Pondicherry in 1910.

Calm and spiritual place There is a garden, library and a meditation place too. Varieties of books and souvenirs are available. Photography is prohibited. You need to switch off your mobiles, which will also be checked. There are incharges to make it hassle free. Met kind people there

A very beautiful and peaceful place. The washrooms were very clean. Try to visit during morning hours to avoid wait during lunchtime

Calm and divine. Well maintained and peaceful environment. Decorated with many flowers and nice to see many different flower varieties. Mother and Aravindar quotes books publications in different languages were available from Tamil & other major Indian languages, English, Russian, Turkish, Serbian, Bulgarian, Greek, Hungarian etc.

The Aurobindo ashram is very peaceful. You need to keep your shoes opposite the entrance, and enter the ashram bare foot. You have switch off the phones to enter. The ashram has the samadhis of Rishi Aurobindo and the Mother, where you pay your respects. There's also a book store if you are interested.