Auroville:: I could hear the place breathe :)

No words can describe the feel of this place. Here are some images I got back with me after my visit to the place in May.

.... tender petals, soft colors coming to be while rays from sun makes it's way from and through, orange dust that settles on cheeks looking better than any cosmetic make-up (!), smiling eyes, cycling calves and cooling sweat, different shade of skins, strangers connecting, air that is fresh and moist, smell, smiles and the rest seen-unseen; all coming together so beautifully to let the place 'be'. Undisturbed, giving and in one of Her purest moods, here I met with Nature once again!

In simple words, Auroville adopts the spirituality from the east and community-living from west to build a society that has best of both, to benefit/enrich all who relate to this place. To know more about this universal city, please check www.auroville.org

The above picture is of one the many huts in Sadhana forest. The forest is part of Auroville. Here we met bunch of volunteers of different ethnicity, coming together and helping in forest conservation. It runs on 100% solar energy. An ongoing project since 3 years now, these eco-enthusiast have managed to save 70 acres of forest and are still going on with more!

Everyone is warmly welcomed here, to contribute their time, learn about forest conservation by doing it practically. Next time I aim to be more than a visitor and volunteer for the cause.
If you are interested, you can write to unity@auroville.org.in, share your interest and they will help you with necessary information to make it happen.

Above is close-up shot of accommodation for the volunteers at Sadhana Forest.

Being close to Pondicherry which has French and other nationalities residing since many years, foreigners will find the place and people very accommodating.
Don't get surprised if you happen taste some awesome recipes coming from a mix of the two cultures, French and South India. Crazy but true, this blend is nothing but delicious!

So those of you who feel like listening to this place breathe and wanting to experience the mix of multiple cultures, just go for it!
I can assure you a smooth and peaceful ride, both spiritually and physically.

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