About Sri Aurobindo Ashram Art Gallery (The Studio)
Sri Aurobindo Ashram Art Gallery (The Studio) is an art gallery located within the Sri Aurobindo Ashram complex in White Town, Puducherry. It displays paintings and artworks related to Sri Aurobindo, The Mother (Mirra Alfassa), and disciples of the Ashram. The gallery is part of the spiritual and cultural centre founded in 1926 and offers visitors insight into the Ashram's artistic heritage and contemplative environment.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, contemplative gallery space within the Sri Aurobindo Ashram premises displaying paintings, sketches and artworks created by Sri Aurobindo, The Mother and Ashram artists. The setting is simple and serene, located among the Ashram's heritage buildings in White Town. Visitors walk through curated displays that reflect the Ashram's spiritual and cultural themes. The visit is typically combined with seeing the Ashram's main building and Samadhi nearby.
Key highlights
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Artworks by Sri Aurobindo and The Mother displayed within the Ashram complex
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Collection of paintings by Ashram artists and disciples
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Located inside the historic Sri Aurobindo Ashram in White Town
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Serene and contemplative gallery environment
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Part of the broader Ashram visit including Samadhi and meditation areas
History of Sri Aurobindo Ashram Art Gallery (The Studio)
The gallery is part of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo after his arrival in Puducherry in 1910, later developed with The Mother (Mirra Alfassa). The Studio preserves and exhibits artistic works associated with the founders and early disciples, reflecting the Ashram's emphasis on art as part of spiritual practice and integral yoga.
Culture & Context
The gallery represents the cultural and artistic dimension of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, showcasing art inspired by spiritual themes and the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. It contributes to Puducherry's heritage as a centre for spiritual, educational and artistic activities attracting visitors interested in philosophy, art and contemplative culture.
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