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Pondicherry Heritage Festival

From 22nd January to 21 February 2021

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Diwali 2020 at Upasana

Piero shares with us a short video he made at the event.

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The 41st Annual Saptak online Festival 2021

The 41st edition of annual Saptak music festival will be held in a virtual format online from…

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ONLINE TAMIL DRAMA FESTIVAL

Organised by the South Zone Cultural Centre Thanjavur and the School of Performing Arts Pondicherry. Watch now at:…

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Living Lightly Film Festival

Great delight for film watchers, the Living Lightly Film Festival from Srishti Films is coming up! Explore…

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Dankuni International Virtual Theatre Festival!

Join us on Christmas Eve for BARABBAS by Richard France at the Dankuni International Virtual Theatre Festival!…

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“Reel Desires”: Chennai International Queer Online Film Festival 2020

Explore festival: https://www.ciqff.org The eighth edition of Reel Desires: Chennai International Queer Film Festival is being held …

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Dankuni International Virtual Theatre Festival

Join us on Christmas Eve for BARABBAS by Richard France at the Dankuni International Virtual Theatre Festival!…

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Art (is) Life, a week-long festival: (Dec 5-11)

Art (is) Life, a week-long festival (Dec 5-11) with thoughtfully curated events, including drumming, yakshagana, contemporary dance,…

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All Living Things: Environmental Film Festival 5th -13th Dec 2020

Welcome to your virtual festival journey! Watch films or live streams by browsing the categories below. You can…

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Tata Literature Live! 16-22 November, 2020

Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest, the largest virtual celebration of ideas, is just around the corner….

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Big in China: Ever Slow Green gets Gold Award

I’m extremely happy and honoured to have received the Gold Award at the Handle Climate Change Film…

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Science Film Festival 2020

Dear Science Film Enthusiasts, Greetings from Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Chennai! The Science Film Festival 2020…

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African Film Festival, New York

African Film Festival Inc.’s flagship program, the annual New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), is curated around…

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Ever Slow Green: Award Winning Film on Re-aforrestation in Auroville

Ever Slow Green tells the story of a 50-years-young tropical forest that evolved in Auroville, South India,…

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PACHAMAMA CELEBRATION IN AUROVILLE – 27th August, 2020

The International Pavilion of the Americas will celebrate the ceremony of the Pachamama, the Mother Earth, on…

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1st Emami Art Online Documentary Film Festival – 16th – 31st July 2020.

1st Emami Art Online Documentary Film Festival – 16th – 31st July 2020. The festival focuses on four…

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Documentary Film-making workshop

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Crowdfund for remembering Veenapani festival 2020

Dear Friends, Our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and families who contributed towards our crowdfunding campaign…

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IAPAR International Theatre Festival 2020

Announcing the “Open Call” for the IAPAR International Theatre Festival 2020. Wars and dissent, political hegemony, migration…

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Karthigai Deepam celebrations at Deepam school

Karthigai Deepam is a festival of Lord Shiva which has been celebrated locally for centuries. Our school…

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African Pavilion- Shamba Ya Moto

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Calling all creators to bring beauty to the economy of the future!

Straight after New Year’s eve, about 200 economy innovators and thinkers will gather in Auroville (Udavi Campus)…

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Performing at Youth Center Christmas Fair 21st Dec – The BullBull fair

Dear Musicians, Youth Center is organising the annual Christmas fair on 21st December 2019. Let’s come and…

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Parade for global conciousness

PARADE FOR GLOBAL CONSCIOUSNESS* Saturday 3:30 pm @ Youth Center Come One & Come All!! Ecuador, Chile,…

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‘Festival of young minds:’ Pondicherry International Film Festival 2019 is on – Manorama online

‘Festival of young minds:’ Pondicherry International Film Festival 2019 is on… Read more at: https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/campus-reporter/2019/09/28/pondicherry-international-film-festival-piff-2019-auroville.html Around 31…

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16th IAWRT ASIAN WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL 2020

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Pondy Lit Fest 2019

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Applications opened! Auroville Art Camp 2020

Applications opened! Auroville Art Camp 2020 Applications opened! Auroville Art Camp 2020 AUROVILLE ART CAMP 2020, 2ND EDITION, CALL…

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GARBA 2019 – 28 & 29 September at SAWCHU – 7:30 pm onwards

All are invited to join in the world’s longest and largest dance festival – Navratri- a…

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The Art & Healing Festival in Joy Community 21st Sep 6am to 10pm

The Art & Healing Festival in Joy Community September 21st (6 am to 10 pm): Arts &…

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Auroville Film Festival 2020 – Last date for submissions 31st August 2019

AUROVILLE FILM FESTIVAL 2020 August 31st, Saturday, is the last date for submitting films into the 3…

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Joy Community Guesthouse Art & Healing Festival 21st September 2019

Joy Community Guesthouse is organizing a festival dedicated to art and healing. The festival will be…

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European Union Film Festival – Alliance Francaise

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“LOVE PARADE” on 10th July wednesday 3.30pm

We are organizing a”Love Parade”, on Wednesday, 10th of July. We will meet 3.30pm at Visitors center…

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Auroville Art Camp explores a ‘new world’ ~ The Hindu

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/auroville-art-camp-explores-a-new-world/article26573154.ece

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Dance for Peace Event Solitude Farm 4th April 2019

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Adishakti’s “Remembering Veenapani Festival” – April 8 to 14

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Call for Hibiscus Art Festival (2 March at Sve Dame, Well cafe)

We call artists, painters, sculptors, artisans, performers, musicians and helpers to join us for the festival! We…

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Exciting news from Solitude Farm!

Dear Friends, I want to share with you the huge success that I have recently had with…

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Solitude Farm Eco Music Festival 2019

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Kalakshetra Foundation – 65th Annual Art festival

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Photos Exhibition – Eric Chacra

Pictures from before being in Auroville Opening on 3rd October 4.30pm to 6.30pm Wednesday 3rd October to…

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The Best of What Still Around – ep.24
Curated by Auroville musician/writer Dhani Muniz, ‘The Best of What’s Still Around’ is an attempt to build a local space for discovering great, innovative, and often out of the way music- in a show based solely on curiosity and a blissful ignorance of genre boundaries.
The Academik Genius Brothers – The Making Off… ep.14
THE ACADEMIK GENIUS BROTHERS PresentThe Making Offof the Show:” THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS OF PRINCESS POUR TOUS”A Regular Radio Series of 14 EpisodesIn LIVE, Each Saturday & Sunday at 2.30 pmIt’s Time to be Fun, Fair and Square

	January 2021
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				1 Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey January 1, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Audrey: 9786411419 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 1, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at … African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion January 1, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African Pavilion African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion Learn to play African rhythms from a pro! Prakash is an artisan of many instruments and specializes in the crafting of djembes. He has been playing and teaching djembe, dun dun and other percussions, and even worked at Svaram in Auroville. Prakash even built (and rebuilt) many of our drums at African Pavilion. He will walk us through hand exercises, different drumming techniques, how to care for your drum, and he'll hand us the keys to his veteran drummer knowledge. The Shamba Ya Moto squad will definitely be joining his workshops to deepen our connection to our natural rhythms. If you'd like to be part of the core #SYM crew someday, we encourage you to join us this Friday at 4pm. Prakash and African Pavilion will provide a limited number of djembes. Bring your own djembe if you have one. Contribution will be asked and costs for 3 classes or more will be reduced. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details Avisha: An online Benefit concert with R… Avisha: An online Benefit concert with Ragamantra live from Auroville January 1, 2021 @ 9:30 pm - 10:30 pm Auroville Unity Fund For online viewing, register at www.ragamantra.com/avisha Aurovilians, Newcomers, Volunteers and registered Auroville guests are welcome to attend "Avisha 2021 - A special benefit concert for Auroville Unity Fund" with Nadaka, Gopika and son Keshava at Unity Pavilion, tonight, Friday 1 January, 9.30pm The concert will be Zoom broadcast online and people abroad are registering by making a donation in support of Auroville City Services/Unity Fund to help Auroville make ends meet in these Covid-ridden times. See more details • • • •	2 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 2, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) January 2, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pitanga Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) – Sat., 8 - 9:30 AM w/ Isha at Pitanga. It is a series of movements that activates the 12 meridians related to the 12 main organs of the body. See more details Community Arts Circle Community Arts Circle January 2, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Chanting, painting, movement, poetry. Limited to 10 participants. Please register on Whatsapp with Gopika 9323595228. Contribution to Unity Pavilion Blue sheet. See more details Kino Kino January 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Kino is a film making movement that advocates the production of short-films on little to no budget, using small crews, and non-competitive collaboration. There are Kino Groups around the world. Kino Auroville is the only one in India. We invite anyone who has made a film in the last month, between 30 seconds and 6 minutes to come and screen it. We meet every first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the MMC/CP (MultiMedia Center / Cinema Paradiso) at the Town Hall. Some of the films made can be found at this link: https://vimeo.com/groups/kinoaurovillemonthly See more details • • • •	3 KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 3, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children January 3, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • •
4 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 4, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 4, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya January 4, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details • • •	5 Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning… Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning class) January 5, 2021 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 5, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 5, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 5, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details • • • •	6 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 6, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details •	7 Zoom online Story Building - every Thurs… Zoom online Story Building - every Thursdays January 7, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online stories,stories,stories...let us build them Age group: from 6 to 16 years old Time: 11:00 AM Indian Time Join story building Meeting by clicking: https://meet.google.com/pdz-giak-fta See more details Mandala Practice Mandala Practice January 7, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Baraka, Auroville Mandala Practice w/ Rosalba at Baraka, Thursday 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Mandala is an ancient sacred art, since the beginning of humanity, it is present as an archetype in each of us. It is not required to be an artist, the only thing you need is a lot of curiosity, passion to play with colors and shape, the rest will come by itself. Carl Jung discovered the great healing effect of drawing mandalas, it can help to heal old wounds, reconnect with the Higher Self, increase focus and concentration, and you can increase art skills and have a lot of fun. Material provided, Conscious free contribution is welcome. To book (min 1 day in advance): +91 9787702844 (WhatsApp) or rosalba@auroville.org.in See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 7, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at… AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri January 7, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri – read by Mother to Sunil's music - Thursdays 5:306:30 PM (weather permitting). Enjoy the beautiful open space, the immense sunset and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone not to bring/use cell phones, cameras, tablets, etc... Access is still limited to Aurovilians, Newcomers and Pass holders (have it with you) from 5.15 pm. The Gardens are open until the meditation ends See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami January 7, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation dance Studio w/ Gopal Dalami - New Creation dance studio, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm. Surya performance lab offers contemporary dance classes directed by a professional contemporary dancer. Dance: body awareness, experience of space, rhythm, improvisation, expression through movement and choreography. Open to Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers (at all levels) at present. See more details • • • • •	8 Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey January 8, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Audrey: 9786411419 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 8, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at … African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion January 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African Pavilion African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion Learn to play African rhythms from a pro! Prakash is an artisan of many instruments and specializes in the crafting of djembes. He has been playing and teaching djembe, dun dun and other percussions, and even worked at Svaram in Auroville. Prakash even built (and rebuilt) many of our drums at African Pavilion. He will walk us through hand exercises, different drumming techniques, how to care for your drum, and he'll hand us the keys to his veteran drummer knowledge. The Shamba Ya Moto squad will definitely be joining his workshops to deepen our connection to our natural rhythms. If you'd like to be part of the core #SYM crew someday, we encourage you to join us this Friday at 4pm. Prakash and African Pavilion will provide a limited number of djembes. Bring your own djembe if you have one. Contribution will be asked and costs for 3 classes or more will be reduced. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details • • •	9 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 9, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) January 9, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pitanga Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) – Sat., 8 - 9:30 AM w/ Isha at Pitanga. It is a series of movements that activates the 12 meridians related to the 12 main organs of the body. See more details Community Arts Circle Community Arts Circle January 9, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Chanting, painting, movement, poetry. Limited to 10 participants. Please register on Whatsapp with Gopika 9323595228. Contribution to Unity Pavilion Blue sheet. See more details Community Concert at Dharma Swasti Community Concert at Dharma Swasti January 9, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dharma Swasti, Auroville Main Road, MDR 1115, near Brothers Pizzeria, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Entry fee Rs 100/- Open stage inviting you to come together, celebrate life through music and dance. See more details • • • •	10 KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 10, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children January 10, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • •
11 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 11, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 11, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya January 11, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details • • •	12 Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning… Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning class) January 12, 2021 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 12, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 12, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 12, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details • • • •	13 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 13, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details •	14 Zoom online Story Building - every Thurs… Zoom online Story Building - every Thursdays January 14, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online stories,stories,stories...let us build them Age group: from 6 to 16 years old Time: 11:00 AM Indian Time Join story building Meeting by clicking: https://meet.google.com/pdz-giak-fta See more details Mandala Practice Mandala Practice January 14, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Baraka, Auroville Mandala Practice w/ Rosalba at Baraka, Thursday 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Mandala is an ancient sacred art, since the beginning of humanity, it is present as an archetype in each of us. It is not required to be an artist, the only thing you need is a lot of curiosity, passion to play with colors and shape, the rest will come by itself. Carl Jung discovered the great healing effect of drawing mandalas, it can help to heal old wounds, reconnect with the Higher Self, increase focus and concentration, and you can increase art skills and have a lot of fun. Material provided, Conscious free contribution is welcome. To book (min 1 day in advance): +91 9787702844 (WhatsApp) or rosalba@auroville.org.in See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 14, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at… AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri January 14, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri – read by Mother to Sunil's music - Thursdays 5:306:30 PM (weather permitting). Enjoy the beautiful open space, the immense sunset and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone not to bring/use cell phones, cameras, tablets, etc... Access is still limited to Aurovilians, Newcomers and Pass holders (have it with you) from 5.15 pm. The Gardens are open until the meditation ends See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami January 14, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation dance Studio w/ Gopal Dalami - New Creation dance studio, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm. Surya performance lab offers contemporary dance classes directed by a professional contemporary dancer. Dance: body awareness, experience of space, rhythm, improvisation, expression through movement and choreography. Open to Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers (at all levels) at present. See more details • • • • •	15 Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey January 15, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Audrey: 9786411419 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 15, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at … African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion January 15, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African Pavilion African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion Learn to play African rhythms from a pro! Prakash is an artisan of many instruments and specializes in the crafting of djembes. He has been playing and teaching djembe, dun dun and other percussions, and even worked at Svaram in Auroville. Prakash even built (and rebuilt) many of our drums at African Pavilion. He will walk us through hand exercises, different drumming techniques, how to care for your drum, and he'll hand us the keys to his veteran drummer knowledge. The Shamba Ya Moto squad will definitely be joining his workshops to deepen our connection to our natural rhythms. If you'd like to be part of the core #SYM crew someday, we encourage you to join us this Friday at 4pm. Prakash and African Pavilion will provide a limited number of djembes. Bring your own djembe if you have one. Contribution will be asked and costs for 3 classes or more will be reduced. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details • • •	16 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 16, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) January 16, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pitanga Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) – Sat., 8 - 9:30 AM w/ Isha at Pitanga. It is a series of movements that activates the 12 meridians related to the 12 main organs of the body. See more details Community Arts Circle Community Arts Circle January 16, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Chanting, painting, movement, poetry. Limited to 10 participants. Please register on Whatsapp with Gopika 9323595228. Contribution to Unity Pavilion Blue sheet. See more details • • •	17 KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 17, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children January 17, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • •
18 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 18, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 18, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya January 18, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details • • •	19 Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning… Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning class) January 19, 2021 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 19, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 19, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 19, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details • • • •	20 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 20, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details •	21 Zoom online Story Building - every Thurs… Zoom online Story Building - every Thursdays January 21, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online stories,stories,stories...let us build them Age group: from 6 to 16 years old Time: 11:00 AM Indian Time Join story building Meeting by clicking: https://meet.google.com/pdz-giak-fta See more details Mandala Practice Mandala Practice January 21, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Baraka, Auroville Mandala Practice w/ Rosalba at Baraka, Thursday 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Mandala is an ancient sacred art, since the beginning of humanity, it is present as an archetype in each of us. It is not required to be an artist, the only thing you need is a lot of curiosity, passion to play with colors and shape, the rest will come by itself. Carl Jung discovered the great healing effect of drawing mandalas, it can help to heal old wounds, reconnect with the Higher Self, increase focus and concentration, and you can increase art skills and have a lot of fun. Material provided, Conscious free contribution is welcome. To book (min 1 day in advance): +91 9787702844 (WhatsApp) or rosalba@auroville.org.in See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 21, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at… AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri January 21, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri – read by Mother to Sunil's music - Thursdays 5:306:30 PM (weather permitting). Enjoy the beautiful open space, the immense sunset and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone not to bring/use cell phones, cameras, tablets, etc... Access is still limited to Aurovilians, Newcomers and Pass holders (have it with you) from 5.15 pm. The Gardens are open until the meditation ends See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami January 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation dance Studio w/ Gopal Dalami - New Creation dance studio, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm. Surya performance lab offers contemporary dance classes directed by a professional contemporary dancer. Dance: body awareness, experience of space, rhythm, improvisation, expression through movement and choreography. Open to Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers (at all levels) at present. See more details • • • • •	22 Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey January 22, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Audrey: 9786411419 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 22, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at … African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion January 22, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African Pavilion African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion Learn to play African rhythms from a pro! Prakash is an artisan of many instruments and specializes in the crafting of djembes. He has been playing and teaching djembe, dun dun and other percussions, and even worked at Svaram in Auroville. Prakash even built (and rebuilt) many of our drums at African Pavilion. He will walk us through hand exercises, different drumming techniques, how to care for your drum, and he'll hand us the keys to his veteran drummer knowledge. The Shamba Ya Moto squad will definitely be joining his workshops to deepen our connection to our natural rhythms. If you'd like to be part of the core #SYM crew someday, we encourage you to join us this Friday at 4pm. Prakash and African Pavilion will provide a limited number of djembes. Bring your own djembe if you have one. Contribution will be asked and costs for 3 classes or more will be reduced. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details • • •	23 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 23, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) January 23, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pitanga Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) – Sat., 8 - 9:30 AM w/ Isha at Pitanga. It is a series of movements that activates the 12 meridians related to the 12 main organs of the body. See more details Community Arts Circle Community Arts Circle January 23, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Chanting, painting, movement, poetry. Limited to 10 participants. Please register on Whatsapp with Gopika 9323595228. Contribution to Unity Pavilion Blue sheet. See more details • • •	24 Auroville International Potters Market 2… Auroville International Potters Market 2021 January 24, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Visitor Centre Showcasing over 30 Studio Potters from across India. Children's Clay Play Station, demonstrations, workshops, raffle... For more information email us at aurovillepottersmarket@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates. See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 24, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children January 24, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • •
25 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 25, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details Auroville International Potters Market 2… Auroville International Potters Market 2021 January 25, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Visitor Centre Showcasing over 30 Studio Potters from across India. Children's Clay Play Station, demonstrations, workshops, raffle... For more information email us at aurovillepottersmarket@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 25, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya January 25, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details • • • •	26 Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning… Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning class) January 26, 2021 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Auroville International Potters Market 2… Auroville International Potters Market 2021 January 26, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Visitor Centre Showcasing over 30 Studio Potters from across India. Children's Clay Play Station, demonstrations, workshops, raffle... For more information email us at aurovillepottersmarket@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 26, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 26, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 26, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details • • • • •	27 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 27, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details •	28 Zoom online Story Building - every Thurs… Zoom online Story Building - every Thursdays January 28, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online stories,stories,stories...let us build them Age group: from 6 to 16 years old Time: 11:00 AM Indian Time Join story building Meeting by clicking: https://meet.google.com/pdz-giak-fta See more details Mandala Practice Mandala Practice January 28, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Baraka, Auroville Mandala Practice w/ Rosalba at Baraka, Thursday 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Mandala is an ancient sacred art, since the beginning of humanity, it is present as an archetype in each of us. It is not required to be an artist, the only thing you need is a lot of curiosity, passion to play with colors and shape, the rest will come by itself. Carl Jung discovered the great healing effect of drawing mandalas, it can help to heal old wounds, reconnect with the Higher Self, increase focus and concentration, and you can increase art skills and have a lot of fun. Material provided, Conscious free contribution is welcome. To book (min 1 day in advance): +91 9787702844 (WhatsApp) or rosalba@auroville.org.in See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 28, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at… AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri January 28, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri – read by Mother to Sunil's music - Thursdays 5:306:30 PM (weather permitting). Enjoy the beautiful open space, the immense sunset and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone not to bring/use cell phones, cameras, tablets, etc... Access is still limited to Aurovilians, Newcomers and Pass holders (have it with you) from 5.15 pm. The Gardens are open until the meditation ends See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami January 28, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation dance Studio w/ Gopal Dalami - New Creation dance studio, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm. Surya performance lab offers contemporary dance classes directed by a professional contemporary dancer. Dance: body awareness, experience of space, rhythm, improvisation, expression through movement and choreography. Open to Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers (at all levels) at present. See more details • • • • •	29 Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey January 29, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Audrey: 9786411419 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm January 29, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at … African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion January 29, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African Pavilion African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion Learn to play African rhythms from a pro! Prakash is an artisan of many instruments and specializes in the crafting of djembes. He has been playing and teaching djembe, dun dun and other percussions, and even worked at Svaram in Auroville. Prakash even built (and rebuilt) many of our drums at African Pavilion. He will walk us through hand exercises, different drumming techniques, how to care for your drum, and he'll hand us the keys to his veteran drummer knowledge. The Shamba Ya Moto squad will definitely be joining his workshops to deepen our connection to our natural rhythms. If you'd like to be part of the core #SYM crew someday, we encourage you to join us this Friday at 4pm. Prakash and African Pavilion will provide a limited number of djembes. Bring your own djembe if you have one. Contribution will be asked and costs for 3 classes or more will be reduced. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details • • •	30 Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class January 30, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) January 30, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pitanga Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) – Sat., 8 - 9:30 AM w/ Isha at Pitanga. It is a series of movements that activates the 12 meridians related to the 12 main organs of the body. See more details Community Arts Circle Community Arts Circle January 30, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Chanting, painting, movement, poetry. Limited to 10 participants. Please register on Whatsapp with Gopika 9323595228. Contribution to Unity Pavilion Blue sheet. See more details • • •	31 KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga January 31, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children January 31, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • •

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