Matrimandir Reception Centre

The Matrimandir, the Lake and the Garden works: an update

An interview with John Harper, By Carel

Scale visualisation of the Matrimandir and its Gardens, surrounded by the Lake and connected by a bridge originating from the Reception Pavilion

The January 2025 issue of Auroville Today focused on the aftermath of Cyclone Fengal, which breached the Lego block dam separating sections 1 and 2 of the Matrimandir Lake.

Saving Quiet

Feature, By Carel

The reception building of the Quiet Healing centre is now 12 metres away from the 'cliff' since the erosion onslaught last year

Twenty years ago, generations of Aurovilians enjoyed the beaches and the sea. Now almost all the beaches and many Auroville houses have disappeared.

The joy of working at the Matrimandir

An interview with John Harper, Srimoyi, Pierre and Elumalai, By Carel

From left: John, Srimoyi, Elumalai, Pierre

On April 01, 2009, John, Elumalai, Pierre and Srimoyi took charge as executives of the Matrimandir. On July 31st, after more than 8 years of dedicated service, their term of office is coming to an end.