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AUROBINDO ASHRAM, founded during the first decade of 19th century is an ideal center for those aspiring for spiritual consciousness.
those visiting Pondychery never fail to stop at the Ashram which is an International Tourist center.
Aurobindo Ghosh was born on August 15 1872 in Calcutta..Practiced yoga from 1904 onward was also very active in politics and in Indian freedom struggle.however, in 1910 he retired from active politics and moved to Pondychery to devote himself fully for spiritual experiments.
soon his followers grew in numbers and at a later stage he was joined by Mother,Mirra Alfassa. She came to Pondychery in 1914.Born on Feb 21 1878,she came to India in search of Spiritual learning and she recognized Aurobindo as her teacher.Gradually,she became the most important Part of Aurobindo's life.
Aurobindo left for heavenly abode on 5th DEC 1950 while Mother on 7th November 1973.
Samadhi's of both Aurobindo and Mother is at the AUROBINDO ASHRAM and which is center of millions of people around the Globe who seek spiritual relief.
And a visit to this placer makes wonders for many such lonely hearts who sought solace from failures and bitterness in life.One can say this by just observing the flow of tourists.Such a soothing atmosphere is Not found anywhere in the country.
The way,the Aurobindo Ashram is being run ,managed and works is like a eye opener for others NGO to follow the path.
The Ashram provides its member with everything they need for a descent and healthy life.
Common Kitchen caters to about 4000 people daily. Vegetables and fruits are grown in house farms.
Artistic and cultural activities which are a Must in every Bengali household , is given an adequate prominence in spite of the fact that a large numbers of the inmates and visitors are Foreigners.
Art gallery,theater.Library and The International Center of Education which was started in 1952 all these are for better meant of members and visitors .
The Ashram attracts people not only from different parts of the country but around the Globe.
It does not observe any specific creed and thus it is one of the popular most tourist place in India which is thronged by both young and old.
And ,lastly, it is the Magnificent Auroville ,the International township ,sponsored by Aurobindo Society . It was inaugurated on 28th feb 1968 and over this 47 plus years has come up in a sparkling atmosphere at Pondychery.Over 1800 people from India and 35 other country has been living here. in 1988 a Auroville Foundation act was passed by our Parliament with a view to make long term arrangement of Auroville .
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