Pondicherry
is synonymous with the Aurbindo Ashram.
It is the place where the great Indian
philosopher Aurbindo lived and died.
The Ashram is in Rue de la Marine.
It is also the place where Aurbindo’s
disciple and companion Mirra Alfassa
who was from Paris and who later came
to be known as the mother lived and
died.
The ashram was set up in the year
1926 by Sri Aurbindo Ghose .His
philosophy is derived in a combination
of yoga and modern science. The
ashram has received a lot of fame
in Inida and abroad. The devotees
come from all over the world. The
Ashram is one of the richest in
the country.Aurbindo Ashram is instrumental
in giving Pondicherry the name of
a spiritual town.
The Ashram has been instrumental
in creating the spiritual feel of
the city. The Ashram consists of
several buildings. There are Ashram
guest houses as well. The main Ashram
building is the place where the
Samadhi of Sir Aurbindo and the
Mother are kept. This place is covered
with flowers daily. There is a Library
as well
Aurbindo Ashram belives in being a self sufficient unit. It has a factory that manufactures incense sticks, hand made papers, greeting cards, perfumed candles and the likes. These are very popular and sold in the domestic and international market. Aurbindo Ashram is the proud possession of Pondicherry.
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