Krishna Tewari
On Monday 26th September at 1.50pm, our dear friend, brother and elder, General Krishna K. Tewari passed away in his house at Auromodele, surrounded by his family. He would have been 95 at the end of the week.
Krishna, a highly decorated army officer, came in 1976 to Auroville. At that time of upheaval it was of great support to have a high ranking Indian military officer in our midst and his active presence during the resulting Supreme Court case was crucially significant and helped the positive outcome for Auroville.
Starting out in Amba Garden, Krishna and Kamla moved in 1980 to their then finished house in Auromodele. Krishna was instrumental in commencing the Entry & Visa services and, importantly, he started the Auroville Archives in the early eighties in order to archive the history of Auroville for future generations, resulting in the new Auroville Archives building currently situated near the Town Hall.
Krishna’s body remained in his house at Auromodele where friends could visit for a last homage from September 27th, 9am onwards. Our warmest condolences and strength go out to Kamla and her daughters and extended family.
Farewell, Krishna. We know that you had Auroville always centrally in your heart and being and most profoundly honour and thank you for the role you have played in Auroville’s unfolding. Our sincerest salute to The General.
Jay MA~
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