Savitri Bhavan

Savitri Bhavan is a cultural and learning centre in Auroville, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the study of Sri Aurobindo's epic poem Savitri. Located in the International Zone near Bharat Nivas, it houses a comprehensive collection of books, manuscripts, paintings and audio-visual materials related to Savitri. Established to foster deeper understanding of the poem, it functions as a library, exhibition space and venue for lectures, study gatherings and cultural activities for residents and visitors.

Visitors can expect a quiet, contemplative campus with low-rise buildings set in landscaped grounds. Inside are a specialized library and reading room, exhibition halls displaying paintings inspired by Savitri, a picture gallery, Sangam Hall for concentration, and an amphitheatre. Visitors can browse books, view exhibitions, watch films or attend talks and study sessions. The atmosphere is focused on study and reflection rather than conventional sightseeing.

Savitri Bhavan was conceived in the early 1990s by the Auroville community to create a dedicated centre for Savitri. The project was initiated in 1995 with support from the Government of India and inaugurated in phases from the late 1990s onwards, developed as a place for study, research and dissemination of Sri Aurobindo's work.

The centre is culturally significant as the principal institution in Auroville devoted to Sri Aurobindo's epic poem Savitri, regarded as his major spiritual and literary work. It promotes study of Savitri through literature, art, music and education, and hosts exhibitions, publications and gatherings that support Auroville's aim of human unity and spiritual learning.