A very special 15th August bonfire

The organizing group has received overwhelming support from the community for the decision to ban photography at the 15th August bonfire. It was felt that this resulted in a much quieter, more concentrated and dedicated atmosphere. The vast majority of visitors were also very respectful of the ban. The ban on cameras and cell phones will remain for the bonfire on Auroville’s birthday, 28th February, 2020.

The organizing group is working to ensure that next time the latecomers are provided with comfortable facilities while they wait, including the audio of the sound track played in the Amphitheatre, and that they do not create a disturbance when they are allowed to enter the Amphitheatre after the meditation has finished.