Rivers, lakes & waterways

While the main township sits on a plateau, water management is a central part of Auroville's infrastructure. * **Coromandel Coast:** Auroville’s eastern edge extends toward the Bay of Bengal, providing access to coastal beaches. * **Rainwater Catchments:** Due to historically depleted water tables, Auroville relies on an intricate system of natural check dams, catchments, and rainwater harvesting ponds designed to recharge the local aquifer. * **The Matrimandir Lake:** Plans for the city's final layout (the "Galaxy Plan") include a large man-made lake surrounding the Matrimandir, which is currently in the gradual stages of excavation and realization.