What is inside Auroville globe?
The Geodesic dome is covered by golden discs and reflects sunlight, which gives the structure its characteristic radiance. Inside the central dome is a meditation hall known as the inner chamber – this contains the largest optically-perfect glass globe in the world.
What is inside Matrimandir mother at Auroville?
Inner Chamber In the centre sits a pure crystal-glass globe which suffuses a ray of electronically guided sunlight that falls on it through an opening at the apex of the sphere. This luminescent globe radiates natural lighting in the Inner Chamber. “The most important thing is this: the play of the sun on the centre.
Who is the mother Auroville?
Mirra Alfassa
After a 4-year stay in Japan, in 1920 she returned to Pondicherry for good. Gradually, as more and more people joined her and Sri Aurobindo, she organised and developed Sri Aurobindo Ashram….
| Mirra Alfassa | |
|---|---|
| Pen name | The Mother |
| Signature | |
| Institute | Sri Aurobindo Ashram Auroville |
| Religious career |
What is Auroville made of?
The carpet in the meditation chamber was woven in Agra using a blend of the finest Merino wool imported from New Zealand. This project was completed under the skillful guidance of Mr. Meattle of India Carpets and Furnishing Company, one of India’s top carpet makers.
How do I get to Auroville?
There are no direct transport services to Auroville from any city, its best to come via Pondicherry or chennai. The nearest airport is Chennai Airport which is 140 km away from Auroville. The Puducherry Railway Station is 14 km away. You can take a cab or auto from the railway station to reach Auroville.
Who built Auroville?
| Auroville | |
|---|---|
| Founded by | Mirra Alfassa |
| Named for | Sri Aurobindo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Self-governance in collaboration with Central Govt. |
Why was Auroville created?
In June 1965, the Mother started speaking of her intention to build, north of Puducherry, a “universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony, above all creeds, all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity.”