Religion

Auroville is explicitly non-religious. According to its founding charter, Auroville belongs to "humanity as a whole" and requires no specific religious affiliation. * **Spiritual Philosophy:** The community is inspired by the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa (The Mother), focusing on human unity and the evolution of consciousness. * **The Matrimandir:** Often mistaken by outsiders for a temple, it contains no religious iconography, rituals, or priests. It is a place dedicated solely to individual, silent concentration.