Pondicherry is one of the exotic location to travel in south India. It is officially known as puducherry which is a small coastal town that is situated in the northeastern part of south india. This coastal town boasts a unique blend of french colonial architecture where one see tamil culture and scenic coastal environment. It is also renowned for its beaches likes like promenade beach and paradise beach that offers breathtaking sunrise and a walk around a beaches throughout the day. It has its french quarter which is characterized by colorful colonial buildings, quaint cafes, boutiques selling handmade crafts. Auroville is other tourist destination for tourists who are looking for peace and tranquility. It is situated in the city where one can reach by car in less time which represents harmony and unity. Other tourists destination include matrimandir which is known for offering prayer where traveller from all around the world comes to visit the tourist destination. One can find mix of french cuisine and south indian flavours where seafoods are the main speciality. Visitors can have french pastries, aromatic filter coffee, tamil cuisine that creates culinary experience like no other. The coastal town tranquil atmosphere that is rich with past history and vibrant culture makes it one of the must visit destination for visitors who looks forward to have a peaceful stay here in pondicherry which is a blend of relaxation, exploration,cultural heritage in India.
How to reach
Air: The easiest way to reach pondicherry is through airport where it has its own domestic airport which operates small flights connecting from all the major city in India.
Road: To reach from chennai to pondicherry, it takes around three hours and thirteen minutes as that is the closest region near pondicherry. It is 170 kilometres away from chennai. To reach from bangalore to pondicherry, it takes around six hours and nineteen minutes as that is the closest region near pondicherry. It is 311 kilometres away from chennai.
Day 1
Auroville and Aurobindo ashram
Auroville and aurobindo ashram are two distinct tourist destination yet closely related to spiritual communities that is located in pondicherry, a coastal town near tamil nadu. They share a common philosophies and ideals related to spirituality, they have a different origin, structures, purposes. The sri aurobindo ashram was founded in 1926 by sri aurobindo, a prominent Indian philosopher, poet, spiritual leader, with his French companion, Mirra Alfassa who was commonly known as "The Mother." It serves as a center for spiritual practice, philosophical studies, community living based on the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Sri Aurobindo's integral yoga seeks to integrate all aspects of life physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual that lies at the heart of the ashram's activities. It provides a peaceful sanctuary for its residents and visitors to explore spiritual growth, self discovery, inner transformation through various practices such as meditation, self-inquiry, and service. Auroville on the other hand was established in 1968 by the mother as a experimental township with the purpose of realizing human unity and fostering the evolution of consciousness. It is often referred as "city of dawn" where it embodies the vision and mission of the founder where people from diverse background and cultures can live together in harmony, from different nationality and religion. It is organised in different residential zones where each has its distinct characters, architectural style that reflects the cultural diversity of its community people living there. It's golden iconic dome that serves as a symbol of human unity and spiritual aspiration. It is surrounded by tranquil garden where there is place for silent contemplation and meditation, which attracts visitors from all around the world who seeks inner peace, self reflection. While Auroville is operated autonomously from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram where they share common spiritual lineage and ethos. Both Auroville and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram continue to attract seekers, spiritual aspirants, individuals interested in exploring alternative lifestyles and forms of spiritual community living. Through the commitment of inner transformation collective evolution, the realization of human unity these spiritual community remains an inspiration for increasingly fragmented world.
Day 2
Matrimandir
It is a symbol of human entity where you can find a testament to human collective aspiration for peace, harmony,unity that helps individual to strive for a higher consciousness and to see enlightened world. It offers educational program and workshops at the matrimandir that helps to deepen participants' understanding of spirituality, meditation, and self-realization. It serves as a focal point for practitioner and internal yoga where you can learn about spiritual discipline based on the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother that emphasize on the integration of all aspects of life. It has gained international acclaim as a symbol of peace, unity, and spiritual awakening, drawing visitors from all around the globe. It's interior features minimalist decor, subtle artistic elements, creating a place of simplicity and purity that aligns with to meditation and inner exploration. Visitors find inspiration beauty in its surroundings where one can find profound insight and spiritual awakening. It invites individuals to embark on a inner journey of self-discovery and transformation through meditation and contemplation. It has a eco friendly design that utilizes sustainable materials and energy efficient technology around the matrimandir and within the matrimandir. It features geometrical purity, simplicity, with clean lines and curves reflecting the concept of unity and harmony. It's shimmering reflective pool surrounds the matrimandir that enhances its visual appeal and serves as a metaphor for the clarity and stillness of the mind. It designs has a precise alignments with the sun, with sunlight streaming through a central skylight onto the crystal globe in the inner chamber during certain times of the day. It's also called as "soul of the building" which serves as the foundation for the entire structure, representing the soul's journey towards divine realization. It's height is around 95 feet. It is a sprawling of beautifully landscape garden which is also known as "garden of peace" offering serene pathways for contemplation and inner reflection. It's inner chamber is also known as the "Inner Chamber of the Matrimandir," which houses a crystal globe symbolizing the universal consciousness.
