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All upcoming events · baked 10 October 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.

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.

Sunday 13 September 2026

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.

Wednesday 23 September 2026

Dr. Alok Pandey — The Secret of the Veda

4:00 – 5:00 PM · Sangam Hall, Savitri Bhavan, Auroville · runs until Wednesday 30 December 2026

Talks on Sri Aurobindo's 'The Secret of the Veda' by Dr. Alok Pandey. Biweekly Wednesdays: Sep 23, Oct 7 & 14, Nov 4 & 18, Dec 16 & 30.

Friday 25 September 2026

Tayutau — Bel Jimenez Exhibition at Pitanga

Mon–Sat 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 2:30 – 5:00 PM (opening Sep 25, 4–5:30 PM) · Pitanga Cultural Centre, Auroville · runs until Saturday 31 October 2026

Abstract paintings evoking the Japanese concept of drifting gently with the current — each canvas emerging from the unknown without a predetermined image.

Monday 28 September 2026

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.

Friday 2 October 2026

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.

Saturday 3 October 2026

Early Jottings — Art Exhibition by Kirti Chandak

Inauguration 6 PM on Oct 3 · Maison Perumal, Heritage Town, Puducherry · runs until Monday 12 October 2026

Art exhibition presented by Shilpataru. Zero waste, sustainable venue.

Sunday 4 October 2026

The Magic Carpet — Exhibition at Maroma

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Maroma Art Gallery (MAJI), Aspiration, Auroville · runs until Saturday 17 October 2026

Tiny Artist Project by Women Builder Collective. Related workshops: Waste-fabric Art (Sun Oct 11 & 18, 10 AM), Dorodongo (Sat Oct 10 & 17, 10 AM).

Monday 5 October 2026

10-Day Crochet Class — Magizham Art Academy

Magizham Art Academy, Pondicherry · runs until Friday 16 October 2026

Learn crochet from the basics over 10 days during the quarterly holidays. Create handmade projects and build a creative skill.

YouthLink Food System Week — Exhibition: How Forests Support Our Food System

11:00 AM · Solar Kitchen, Auroville · runs until Saturday 10 October 2026

Opening of YouthLink's Food System awareness week. Exhibition on the role of forests in sustaining food systems, followed by edible walks, a documentary screening, tree planting and a Solitude Farm visit through the week.

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 24 October 2026

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

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Primal Movement Training with Kartik

9:00 – 10:30 AM · New Creation Studio, Auroville · runs until Thursday 29 October 2026

Regular movement practice exploring animal movement, strength, mobility, coordination, flow, play and breathwork. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Guest Rs 500 drop-in / Rs 1500 monthly; Aurovilian Rs 300 / Rs 1000.

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition — Siddhi Day Centenary

9:30–11:30 AM and 4:30–7:00 PM (closed Mondays) · Ashram Exhibition House, Southern Gate, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry · runs until Tuesday 13 October 2026

Stamp and coin exhibition celebrating the Centenary of Siddhi Day (24 November 1926). Organised by the Department of Philately, Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

Auroville Singing Festival 2026

Wed–Sun · various times · CRIPA, Auroville · runs until Sunday 11 October 2026

Unity through Harmonies — five days of multilingual singing. 40+ languages, all welcome.

Friday 9 October 2026

Bamboo Joineries & Treatment Workshop

9 AM – 5 PM · Auroville Bamboo Centre · runs until Saturday 10 October 2026

Hands-on workshop on bamboo joinery and treatment. Learn cutting, splitting, joineries, basic machines and treatment for sustainable structures. Pre-booking required, limited slots.

Awakening Your Inner Shakti — 30-Day Online Journey

Live sessions Saturdays & Sundays · Online · runs until Saturday 7 November 2026

A 30-day online journey to consciously align Work, Wealth & Relationships with your authentic self. Live sessions every Saturday/Sunday, daily guided practices. 50% scholarship for Aurovilians.

Saturday 10 October 2026

Botanical Watercolor Painting Workshop

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Mriya Arts Studio, below Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville

Observe flowers, simplify their forms, and bring them to life with watercolour, colour washes, and expressive brushwork. No previous experience necessary.

Dorodongo Workshop — The Magic Carpet

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · MAJI, Aspiration Street, Auroville · runs until Saturday 17 October 2026

Hands-on Dorodongo workshop as part of The Magic Carpet exhibition — children's art from Edyanchavadi Government School (ages 7–13). Saturdays 10 & 17 October. Contact Veedushi: 8098363766.

Self Defense Workshop for Women

10:00 – 11:30 · KY Gym

Practical self-defense techniques for women. No experience needed. 12 slots, 90 minutes. Contribution: Rs 750.

Food and Health — Public Talk by Dr. Pavan Lankaala

11:00 AM · Auroville Farmers Market, YouthLink / Kailash

Talk on integrative and lifestyle medicine, food and health. By Dr. Pavan Lankaala (MBBS, MD — Longevity Doctor, Sante Clinic, Auroville). Free, everyone welcome.

Face & Eye Yoga: Face Your Self with Mamta

2:00 – 4:30 PM

Self-massage techniques and exercises for the facial area — stimulate circulation, improve efficiency of sense organs, and counter screen-time eye damage. Palming, blinking, near and far viewing, candle gazing, and tips to prevent eye damage. By Anandh.

Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Inner Sight, Auromode

A gentle introduction to mindfulness for anyone curious about slowing down and finding more space in everyday life.

Taste of Tantra — 3-Hour Guided Exploration

4:00 – 7:00 PM · Kuyilapalayam, near Auroville

Beginner-friendly workshop exploring tantric themes: sensual movement, gentle Kundalini activation, heart-body connection, and masculine-feminine polarity. Fully clothed. 10 spots. Rs 1500 incl. tea.

BANDAM 2026 — Mom/Dad & Kid Talent Show

5:00 PM onwards · Pondy Marina Beach, Puducherry

Rotary Club of Pondicherry Eves talent show for parents and kids. Rounds: talent + retro dance. Registration Rs 750 per parent and child.

Word Craft — Writing Workshop with Vajrasara

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Vision Vivekanand Studio

Group session on literary techniques — plotting, characterisation — to establish a daily writing practice. Open to all levels. Contribution ₹250.

Cinema Paradiso — Tara Road

8:00 PM · Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium

International. USA, 2005, dir. Gillies Mackinnon. Drama-Comedy, 97 min, English w/ English subtitles, rated PG. Two grieving women — one in Dublin, one in Connecticut — swap houses and discover new possibilities.

Creative Singing Journey with Lola

9:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Hall of Light, Creativity Community, Auroville

A zero-pressure singing workshop — breath, voice, tone, listening and group harmony. No experience needed. Guest Rs 800, Aurovilian/Newcomer Rs 300.

Two Be Two & Hibiscus Heroes — Sale Pop-Up

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Hibiscus Heroes showroom, Auromode

Saturday sale pop-up: 50–80% off women's, men's, kids' clothing and accessories. New pieces added. Bring your own bag.

Dumpling Squishy Craft — Saturday Workshop

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (any 3-hour slot) · No. 3, ECR Main Road, Lawspet, Pondicherry

Kids craft workshop by Muddy Puddle — make dumpling squishies. Ages 2–12. All materials provided, play area included. Rs 350.

Hip Opening & Mobility with Naveena

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

A mindful and rejuvenating yoga workshop to release tension, improve hip mobility, and support flexibility — hip-opening asanas, Vinyasa flow, Surya Namaskar, guided meditation and pranayama. Come move, breathe, release and reconnect.

Yuvabe Bridge Foundation Programme

Apply by Oct 5 · Auroville (in-person)

Free 6-week foundation programme for ages 18–35. Skills, mentoring and community immersion. Apply by 5 October.

Sunday 11 October 2026

Waste Fabric Art Workshop — The Magic Carpet

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · MAJI, Aspiration Street, Auroville · runs until Sunday 18 October 2026

Upcycling workshop using waste fabric, as part of The Magic Carpet exhibition. Sundays 11 & 18 October. By Maroma's Women Builder Collective. Contact Veedushi: 8098363766.

Exploring Colors with Oil Pastel — Workshop with Svenja

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Hope Cafe, Auroville Main Road

Hands-on workshop exploring colour, shape and texture through oil pastels. No experience needed. Rs 250 AVS/volunteers, Rs 400 guests.

Turkish Sofra — Sunday Brunch

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Inside India, Auroville

Homemade Turkish breakfast-and-lunch brunch with good conversation and new connections. Regular Rs 1,200 / Aurovilians Rs 950. Registration via WhatsApp community.

Photo Circle Meets Again

11:30 AM · Centre D'Art Multimedia Room, Citadines

Auroville's professional and amateur photographers share work, discuss techniques, show the work of global photographers they admire, and explore the history of photography. Bring a small selection of images. Everyone welcome.

Cinema Paradiso — Song of the Sea (Children's Matinee)

4:00 PM · Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium

Children's matinee. USA, 2014, dir. Tomm Moore. Animation-Family, 93 min, English w/ English subtitles, rated PG. Saoirse, last of the selkies, journeys to the sea to free fairy creatures trapped in the modern world.

WrapGuru — Upcycling Workshop + Rangamanch Art Unbound

4:30 PM workshop · 6:00 PM performances · WrapGuru, Mangohill Road, Auroville

Afternoon scrap-cloth upcycling workshop (bring scissors/stitching kit if you have them), followed by Rangamanch performances: Neeyor Konika (vocals), Darshana (Bihu dance), Debu (laughter crowd work). Open to all; contribution Rs 200.

Special Satsang on 'The Mother' — Auro Navaratri

6:00 PM daily · Sawchu, Bharat Nivas · runs until Thursday 22 October 2026

Daily satsang during the Navaratri period, devoted to 'The Mother' by Sri Aurobindo. Part of Auro Navaratri 2026.

Pondicherry Quiz Club

6:00 – 7:30 PM · Cantos Social House, Mission Street, Pondicherry

Presented by innerchild. Free entrance. Prior registration required at cantos.in/quizclub.

Bad @ Art — Scribble Session at Société Cafe

7:00 PM · Société Cafe, Pondicherry

Hosted by Kabir. A playful art session for non-artists — scribble, paint, draw. 'Artists not allowed' (tongue-in-cheek). All welcome.

Discover the Hidden Kingdom of Fungi (Online)

7:00–8:30 PM IST · Online (Zoom) · runs until Tuesday 13 October 2026

3-day beginner-friendly online course on fungal ecology, evolution, mycology and mushroom identification. Speaker: Milla den Hollander, Field Mycologist and Restoration Ecologist. Early bird and group discounts available.

Cinema Paradiso — Vanskabte Land (Godland)

8:00 PM · Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium

Cine-Club. Denmark, 2022, dir. Hlynur Palmason. Drama, 143 min, Danish-Icelandic w/ English subtitles, rated R. A young Danish priest travels to remote Iceland to build a church, straying from his purpose as the unforgiving landscape tests his morality.

ŚHĀRADŌTSAV 2026 — 10 Nights of Sacred Arts

Evening (nightly performances) · Kalarigram · runs until Tuesday 20 October 2026

Ten nights of dance, music and devotion. Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Mohiniyattam, Yakshagana and Chhau — each night a different offering to the Divine. Ticketed; scan QR on poster.

Auro Navaratri 2026 — Auroville Foundation

Evening programme each night · SAWCHU Hall, Bharat Nivas, Auroville · runs until Tuesday 20 October 2026

Ten nights of Navaratri by Auroville Foundation — Om Chant, Jyoti, Invocation, Flower offering, Satsang on the Evolution of Shakti through Sri Aurobindo's 'The Mother', Kirtan, and Prasad. Day 1 (Oct 11): Maheswari Aspect.

Inspiration to Inspire — Assist World Records Exhibition

Inauguration 11 Oct 10:30 AM; Exhibition 12 Oct – 1 Nov, daily 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville · runs until Sunday 1 November 2026

15th year Assist World Records Research Foundation Exhibition of Records Around the World (2011–2026), curated by R. Rajendran (Guinness World Record Holder 2007). Also features paintings 'Whispers of Auroville & Puducherry'. Chief Guest at inauguration: Thiru N. Rangasamy.

Monday 12 October 2026

AI Product Builder Program — Yuvabe Education

Saracon, Auroville

Free 12-week AI product builder programme. Learn by building real AI applications. Lunch provided. Applications open until Oct 7.

New Moon Movie — Frida

5:00 PM · Multimedia Room, Centre d'Art, Citadines

Art movie screening. 'Frida' by Carla Gutierrez (2024), 88 min, Spanish w/ English subtitles. An intimate portrait of Frida Kahlo drawn from her own words and animated artwork.

200 Artworks — Bicentenary Special Exhibition (India-France)

5:00 PM (inauguration 12 Oct) · Lycée Français International Pondichéry

Collective exhibition: 200 artworks by student and adult artists. Bicentenary special (1826-2026). Entry free. Organised by Lycée Français International Pondichéry / AEFE.

Cinema Paradiso — Nanak Shah Fakir

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium (Multimedia Center), Town Hall

India, 2014, Dir. Sartaj Singh Pannu. Biography-Drama, 146 mins, Hindi-Punjabi w/ English subtitles.

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.

Beyond MBSR Course

5:15 – 7:00 PM · Inner Sight, Auromode

For those who have completed the MBSR course — continue exploring curiosity, acceptance, equanimity, and the places where we get stuck. Tuesdays from 13 October. Contact Helen: 7094753054 or innersightav.org.

Georgette David — L'Inde où je vis (Book Presentation)

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · 59 rue Laporte, Pondichéry

Georgette David welcomes you to her home for an informal gathering around her book L'Inde où je vis, followed by a signing session. In French.

Russian Book Exhibition

6:30 PM · Auroville Library

Exhibition of Russian books at the Auroville Library.

The Seed War — Film Screening

8:00 PM · Pavillon de France

Documentary screening at Pavillon de France.

Cinema Paradiso — Ma cible préférée

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium (Multimedia Center), Town Hall

France, 2026. Drama, 187 mins, French w/ English subtitles. A complex mystery about identity and loss.

Wednesday 14 October 2026

Cinema Paradiso — Evelyn

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium (Multimedia Center), Town Hall

Ireland-UK, 2002, Dir. Bruce Beresford w/ Pierce Brosnan. Drama, 94 mins, English w/ English subtitles.

Face & Neck Massage Training with Mamta

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Quiet Healing Center · runs until Sunday 18 October 2026

5-day, 30-hour certification course. No previous experience required.

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.

Cinema Paradiso — The Ancient Native American Knowledge the World Forgot

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium (Multimedia Center), Town Hall

USA, 2026, Dir. Anna Pamer. Documentary, 90 mins, English w/ English subtitles. Ancient ecological management, astronomy and sustainable land engineering.

Watsu & OBA Basic with Fred (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 AM – 6:30 PM · Quiet Healing Center, Auroville · runs until Sunday 18 October 2026

Beginner's course: learn basic Watsu bodywork qualities and mechanics on the water surface, then bring your receiver under water with a nose clip (OBA Basic). 31 hours, WABA/Watsu India credit. No experience required.

Friday 16 October 2026

UPARAMA — The Sacred Pause (Women's Retreat)

In a forest near Auroville · runs until Monday 19 October 2026

A 4-day women's retreat during Navaratri: nature, self-inquiry, reflection, shringar and sisterhood. 10 women. Register via @SariRevolution on Instagram.

Tamil Jazz Collective — Live at The Spot

The Spot, Puducherry

Tamil Jazz Collective's Pondicherry debut, with Auroville's Hibiscus Heroes as costume partner. Speciality drink curated by The Spot.

Free Thyroid Testing Camp

Auroville Health Center

Free thyroid testing camp at the Auroville Health Center. Open to all.

Education on Water — Talk

4:30 – 5:30 PM · SAIIER Conference Hall

A talk on water education at the SAIIER Conference Hall.

Sound Bath & Flower Mandala Creation (Svaram)

5:00 – 6:00 PM · Svaram, Auroville

Immerse yourself in a sound bath while creating your own flower mandala — a visual experience of harmony and beauty.

Auroville's Got Talent

6:30 – 8:30 PM · YouthLink, Auroville

Open talent show for Auroville residents and guests — music, dance, comedy, spoken word, and more.

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 17 October 2026

Navratri Women’s Wellness Retreat — Release, Receive, Rise

Le French Nest, Pondicherry · runs until Monday 19 October 2026

A 3-day, 2-night journey into the Divine Feminine. Feminine movement, dance, rest and renewal, women’s circles, water healing, authentic connection, and sisterhood.

Vedic Secrets to Success — 3-Day Experiential Retreat

Pondicherry · runs until Monday 19 October 2026

Three-day retreat exploring Japa, Homam, sacred rituals and Sankalpa direction. Facilitated by Ripunjay Bhargava (Self to Self).

Avocado Pop Up Market — 11th Edition

Pondicherry area (confirm with organiser) · runs until Sunday 18 October 2026

Two-day pop-up market. 100+ curated vendors: sustainable brands, handmade & artisanal, local & fair trade.

Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Purification Techniques (Vérité)

2:00 – 4:00 PM · Vérité Integral Learning Center

With Dr. Geeta. Pre-registration required.

Economic Development Study Group (EDSG) Meeting

3:00 – 5:00 PM · SAIIER 1st floor conference hall

Final Design-phase meeting: all six EDSG workstreams present their recommendations — economic landscape, sectoral strategy, investment, human resources, innovation, and integral economy. All welcome.

Smashing Patriarchy — Dance-Film Screening

7:00 PM (1 hour) · Vision Vivekanand Studio

Dance-films exploring gender, body and movement beyond the male gaze. Curated by AuroApaar. Introduction to reading gender in dance-films, followed by screening. Contribution: Rs 250.

Navaratri at The Arboretum — Dandiya Raas & Golu

7:00 PM onwards · The Arboretum, Pondicherry · runs until Sunday 18 October 2026

Two traditions meet: North Indian Dandiya Raas and South Indian Golu. Dhol & DJ, dandiya, golu display, food and festive vibes.

Cinema Paradiso — A Walk with Grace

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium (Multimedia Center), Town Hall

USA, 2019, Dir. Nick Kellis. Drama-Romance, 100 mins, English w/ English subtitles. A modern-day prodigal son returns to his Ohio hometown.

Awareness Through the Body: Explorations (Vérité)

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM · Vérité Integral Learning Center

With Amir. Pre-registration required.

The Shape of What We Need — Embodied Exploration

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Bhumika Hall, Bharat Nivas

An experiential workshop exploring ATB forms and NVC needs through movement, body awareness and connection. Facilitator: Vega. No previous ATB or NVC experience needed.

Sunday 18 October 2026

Cinema Paradiso — Ponyo (Children's Matinee)

4:00 PM · MMC Auditorium (Multimedia Center), Town Hall

Japan, 2008, Dir. Hayao Miyazaki. Animation-Family, 101 mins, English w/ English subtitles.

Cinema Paradiso — Million-Dollar Baby

8:00 PM · MMC Auditorium (Multimedia Center), Town Hall

USA, 2004, Dir. Clint Eastwood w/ Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman. Drama-Sport, 132 mins, English w/ English subtitles.

ARAVAN 3-Day Creative Theatre Workshop

Morning 8:00–11:00 AM (Mask Making) · Afternoon 4:00–7:00 PM (Shadow Puppet Theatre) · ARAVAN Centre for Art & Culture, Old Auroville Road, Auroville · runs until Tuesday 20 October 2026

Three days of creative theatre: mask making in the mornings and shadow puppet theatre in the afternoons, building towards a final performance. No experience needed.

Monday 19 October 2026

MBSR 1-Week Intensive Course

· runs until Monday 26 October 2026

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction one-week intensive, developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. A secular programme for reconnecting with yourself through practical mindfulness tools.

Woga (Yoga in Water) with Tamara & Friederike

4:30 – 6:00 PM · Quiet Healing Center, Auroville

Classic yoga poses adapted for waist-to-chest-high warm water — breathing, warm-up, a series of poses, and relaxation. No swimming required.

Tuesday 20 October 2026

OBA 1 — Fluid Body with Fred (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 AM – 6:30 PM · Quiet Healing Center, Auroville · runs until Sunday 25 October 2026

Build on OBA Basic: more techniques on the surface and under water, including working on cushions and floats. 50 hours. Prerequisites: OBA Basic or WaterDance Fundamental or Watsu 1 or Healing Dance 1.

Thursday 22 October 2026

Analogue Darkroom Photography Workshop

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Thu); 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Fri–Sat) · Centre d'Art, Citadines, Auroville · runs until Saturday 24 October 2026

Three-day hands-on workshop covering the history of photography, film camera introduction, photo shoot on film, film development, and darkroom printing of contact prints and photos.

Friday 23 October 2026

Bamboo Furniture Workshop

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Auroville Bamboo Centre · runs until Saturday 24 October 2026

Craft a hand-built bamboo seater using traditional joinery technique. Learn bamboo joineries, basic machine, cutting and splitting. Pre-booking required.

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.

Sunday 25 October 2026

Full Moon Gathering

7:15 PM · Amphitheatre, Matrimandir

Monthly full moon gathering at the Matrimandir Amphitheatre.

Monday 26 October 2026

Poetry Deep Dive — 5-Day Workshop with Vismai

4:00 – 5:30 PM daily · Auroville Language Laboratory · runs until Friday 30 October 2026

Each day, exploring a single poem — love, grief, joy, triumph, sorrow. Unpacking language, imagery, rhythm, form. Limited to 5 participants. Contribution based.

WaterDance Fundamental with Roberto (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 AM – 6:30 PM · Quiet Healing Center, Auroville · runs until Saturday 31 October 2026

Three fundamental aspects of WaterDance: vertical grounding, posture, and the breath. Key movement: Water Breath Dance — floating your partner as they sink and rise with each breath. 50 hours. No swimming required.

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.

Saturday 31 October 2026

Introduction to Ayurveda & its Lifestyle (Vérité)

2:00 – 4:30 PM · Vérité Integral Learning Center

With Dr. Geeta. Pre-registration required.

The Eye of the Eye: Inquiring into the Unseen Observer (Vérité)

9:15 – 11:30 AM · Vérité Integral Learning Center

With Manas. Pre-registration required.

Monday 2 November 2026

WaterDance 1 with Roberto (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 AM – 6:30 PM · Quiet Healing Center, Auroville · runs until Saturday 7 November 2026

Dynamic, mindful and playful underwater movement therapy: connecting with the breath, guiding your partner under water using kumbhaka. 50 hours, 20+ distinct positions. Prerequisite: WaterDance Fundamental.

Yuvabe UI/UX Designing Programme (Free, 12-week)

Full-time · Auroville · runs until Friday 22 January 2027

Free 12-week UI/UX designing programme by Yuvabe Education. Learn UI/UX and build real-world projects. Lunch provided. Fully sponsored.

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.

Sunday 8 November 2026

Loving Water with Roberto (Quiet Healing Center)

8:45 AM – 6:30 PM · Quiet Healing Center, Auroville · runs until Tuesday 10 November 2026

A guided journey to overcome fear and discomfort in water by exploring movement, breathing and targeted exercises. Develop confidence in shallow and deep water. 24 hours. No swimming required.

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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