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Sri Aurobindo Ashram is situated at 5 km from the town of Puducherry, India. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Sri Aurobindo Ashram is the famous place, where Aurobindo preached his ideas about peaceful community. This ashram comprises several buildings and there are around 1,200 members along with 400 students living in this centre. It is segregated into varied departments that look after the needs of the members, who are engaged in activities like libraries, farms, gardens and small-scale industries. This place has Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and Mother Mirra Richard. It is one of the largest institutions in Pondicherry, with its branches spread all over the world. This ashram is engaged in numerous charitable wings like a publishing house and offers free medical amenities. The ashram also has a guest house for travellers which provide budget accommodation. Other important departments in the ashram are legal department, health care, office, gallery, dispensary, audit department and others.
Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry
HistoryEdit
Sri Aurobindo Ashram was founded in 1926 by Aurobindo Ghose.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
4.30 Am to 11.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Le Kawa French Coffee Shop ; sri Aurobindo St, Pondicherry 605001, India ; Ph/M – 91 88 70 16 88 07 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Puducherry is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Puducherry by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.
Bus : There are several buses that ply frequently from Chennai, Thanjaur, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bangalore and Madurai to Pondicherry. Both private and state-owned buses are available. The bus fare will depend upon the distance covered.
Train : The nearest rail station from Pondicherry is Villupuram, which is about 35 kilometres away from the town. The railhead is well-connected to cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, and Trivandrum.
Air : The nearest airport is Chennai International airport for travelers who are pondering the question how to reach Pondicherry. This airport is located almost 135 km away. Chennai city is well linked to all airports all over the country.
Others : N.A.
Things to CarryEdit
- Camera, Plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Children below 3 years are not allowed inside the Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Before purchasing any product confirm the price form local people.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
