Events

Events in Auroville are largely communal, cultural, or spiritual in nature. * **Auroville Foundation Day (February 28):** A dawn bonfire gathers thousands of residents and visitors to commemorate the founding of the township in 1968. * **Darshan Days:** Special days throughout the year marking the birthdays and significant milestones of Sri Aurobindo (August 15) and The Mother (February 21). * **Auroville Film Festival:** A biennial event showcasing international films that explore themes of human unity and consciousness. * **Cultural Festivals:** Regular jazz festivals, theater weeks, and classical Indian dance recitals occur primarily during the cooler winter months.