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Visitor Information Famous For: Edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral Yoga, Individual silent concentration centre, Learning a new way of life and living. Entrance Fee: There is no entry fee for visiting the chambers of this Concentration Centre however, you have to make … Read more

Savitri Bhavan, Auroville

Savitri Bhavan

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  • Famous For: Spirituality, Research, Education, Library, Art Gallery, Talk Sessions and Workshops
  • Entrance Fee: The entry to the Bhavan is free of charge.
  • Visiting Time: Savitri Bhavan is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for six days of the week, from Monday to Saturday.
  • Visit Duration: Visitors can stay as per they wish, based on their purpose of visit. If you want to get the look and feel of Savitri Bhavan, it might take an hour or two. If you’re attending a workshop, say a two-day yoga programme, then you need to reside there for two days to attend the programme. For the benefit of the visitors, the Bhavan includes a hostel.

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Botanical Gardens, Auroville

Botanical Gardens

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  • Famous For: Botanical Cultivation and Plantations, Conservation and Preservation site of the Tropical, Dry Forest, Sightseeing, Photography, Nature Love, Provision of Botanical Services, Conduction of Educational Programs for Schools.
  • Entrance Fee: The entry into the main Botanical Garden for adults is Rs. 20 each while for kids it is Rs. 5. If you wish to enter the fish aquarium premises a fee of Rs. 15 for adults and Rs 5 for kids is charged. While at the Toy Train centre, you pay Rs. 10 as an adult and Rs. 5 as a child.
  • Visiting Time: The Gardens are open to heave a sigh of relief amongst the greens and learn about botany from 10am to 5pm every day.
  • Visiting Duration: A thorough visit to the Botanical Garden may last anywhere between 20minutes to 2 hours.

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Top 10 Places to Visit in Auroville

Matrimandir

The city of dawn wishes to sow the thread of unity into the fabric of society. The founder of the community was affectionately called Mother. She was the disciple of Sri Aurobindo and modeled the town as per his ideals. The town promotes the idea of equality where there are no political or economic biases in the way of a life of harmony. People of all castes creeds and nationalities are welcomed with an open heart. The vision behind setting up the community was to create a society that functions above the fulfillment of material pleasures and joy. A place where one’s spiritual identity is more important than the social labels they carry.

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