Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual community founded in 1926 in Pondicherry. The Ashram initially started as a small group of two dozen disciples and as time passed, grew into a large and diverse community of almost 1600 members under the guidance of Mother, earlier known as Mirra Alfassa.

She was a French woman who was the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo, a renowned spiritual leader. The Ashram consists of an interconnected block of houses also including those in which Sri Aurobindo and the Mother lived for most of their lives.

In a white marble shrine at its centre, in a tree-shaded courtyard, lies the Samadhi, where their bodies are laid to rest. The inmates of this Ashram live and work in a number of buildings spread throughout the area.

The Ashram is administered by a public charitable trust named Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust, formed by the Mother in 1955 which is managed by a board of five trustees. The basic requirements of food, clothing and shelter, as well as medical care, are looked after by the various departments of the Ashram and they provide everything needed for a decent and healthy life.

Major Attractions

The courtyard in the middle of the Ashram has the samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.

Speciality Of The Place

Sri Aurobindo Ashram is a famous spiritual community in Pondicherry, founded by Sri Aurobindo and a French lady, Mirra Alfassa who is fondly known as ‘The Mother’.

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Ways to Reach

 By Air - Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport to Sri Aurobindo Ashram which is situated at a distance of 148 Km.

 By Rail - Pondicherry Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Sri Aurobindo Ashram which is situated at a distance of 2 Km.

 By Bus - Pondicherry Bus Station is the nearest bus station to Sri Aurobindo Ashram which is situated at a distance of 3 Km.