Savitri Bhavan
Savitri Bhavan located in the International Zone of Auroville offers a wide range of activities focusing on Savitri and Integral yoga.
August 2026
Special Exhibition: Le Voyage
Mirra Alfassa – The Mother
Her Journey from Paris to Pondicherry 1878-1920 (is extended up 12th September, 2026)
Regular Exhibition: Meditations on Savitri
A painting exhibition of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta from 1961-67 is on permanent display in the picture gallery.
A Bilingual Exhibition on ‘Sri Aurobindo: A life-sketch in photographs
with texts both in English and Tamil is displayed in the upper corridor
Glimpses of the Mother: Photographs and texts in the Square Hall
Films: Every Monday 4pm in the Sangam Hall
September 7: The Mother on how to read Savitri in her own voice and Remembering Huta -- The Offered One.
The Mother said that “Savitri is the revelation of Sri Aurobindo’s vision” and should be read with a calm, empty and open mind. From 1956 onwards, under The Mother’s guidance, Huta learned intuitive painting. Duration: 7min & 20min.
September 14: Interview with Shraddhavan, Part 1 - On her Life and Yoga
In 1969 Shraddhavan heard of Sri Aurobindo; a year later she came to Auroville. Interview by Narad in 2014. Duration: 40min.
September 21: Interview with Shraddhavan, Part 2 - On Savitri Bhavan
Shraddhavan, a founding member and coordinator of Savitri Bhavan, speaks about how the idea came to study Savitri and form a Savitri Study Circle. Interview by Narad. Duration: 47min.
September 28: Nirod-Da: An Inspiration – Honouring the memory of Nirodbaran.
Nirodbaran (1903-2006) was one of the close disciples of Sri Aurobindo and the scribe writing down Savitri as dictated by Sri Aurobindo. A film by the Gnostic Centre, New Delhi. Duration: 36min.
Wednesday, August 27th, 7.15-8.15pm in front of Sri Aurobindo’s statue.
Barbara will be giving individual sessions, group work and research initiatives focused on the practice and study of Integral yoga, the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother and Mother’s Agenda.
Please contact for appointment: 9443493026
Sundays 10.30–12 noon: Savitri Study Circle led by Larry Seidlitz
Mondays 10:30-11.30am: Faith and Shakti – Chapter XVIII of Sri Aurobindo’s The Synthesis of Yoga led by Dr Jai Singh
Mondays to Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm: L’Agenda de Mère: listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi
Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am: Matrimandir – The Soul of Auroville based on the words of The Mother led by Dr. Jai Singh
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm; Saturdays 4:00-5:00pm: Listening into Presence led by Misha (Mike)
Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm: Videos of The English of Savitri led by Shraddhavan
Thursdays 4:00-5.30pm: Reading Savitri in Russian with Anatoli
Fridays 10:30-11:30am: The Problem of Life – Chapter XXII of Sri Aurobindo’s The Life Divine led by Dr. Jai Singh
Exhibitions, Main Building and Office are open
Monday to Saturday 9-5
Library and Digital Library is open Monday to Friday 9-5
Everyone is welcome!
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