In memoriam - Amit Bawa

On February 18, 2022 Amit Bawa passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age 48.

Hailing from Srinagar, Aamit came first to Auroville in 2008 and became Aurovilian in 2011. With his friendly, outgoing and ever-smiling nature, he was a welcome figure in the various Auroville services to which he contributed, such as Deepanam School as learner and facilitator, as member of the Matrimandir Access group at Matrimandir and the Visitors’ Centre, as active participant in children’s school camps, and more. In later years he oversaw Swagatham guest house in Bharat Nivas, where he lived peacefully with his cat family and transformed the gardens into a true flower paradise. His dedicated and cheerful presence will be sorely missed. Aamit’s remains were cremated at the Auroville mandapam on February 20th.