About Sri Aurobindo Ashrama:
Sri Aurobindo was a greatly respected freedom fighter and philosopher who settled in Puducherry and established this Ashrama in 1920. His philosophy and teachings found many followers here, and this Ashrama became one of the centers of vedic and philosophical studies. The place is a peaceful community developed over the years by the active participation of members that include people from all countries, casts, and communities. The ashrama is a great example of unity in diversity and promotes world peace in a very subtle way, emphasizing on the learning of world religions. The ashrama is also known for the samadhi (memorial) of Sri Aurobindo and Sri Ma (mother). Besides, there are farms, gardens, cottage industries, library, and various other manufacturing units that cater to the day to day requirements of the ashrama.
General Information about Sri Aurobindo Ashrama :
Location: Puducherry (city).
State: Puducherry (Union Territory of INDIA)
Capital: Puducherry (city).
Language: Tamil, French, Telugu, Malayalam
Temperature: Max 41˚C, Min 30˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: October to March
How to Reach Sri Aurobindo Ashrama :
By Air:
The nearest airport to Pondicherry is Chennai International airport, which is around 135 km away. Chennai is well connected to all airports in India and many cities abroad. Chennai connects through flights to many major cities in US, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Taxi fare from Chennai to Pondicherry is about Rs 3000.
By Rail:
Villupuram railhead is the nearest railway station to Pondicherry. Villupuram is connected to Trichy, Madurai and Chennai. Taxi services are available from Villupuram to Pondicherry and it costs about Rs 750.
By Road:
Frequent bus services are available from Pondicherry to places like Thanjaur, Trichy, Chidambaram and Coimbatore. Private tourist buses ply from Chennai, Madurai and Bangalore to Pondicherry. Tourist bus charge is about Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.