Bon Fête Auroville

Auroville 40th Anniversary Bonfire at Matrimandir Garden Amphitheater

This morning, in the hours bridging dawn, Auroville gathered in the garden amphitheater of the Martimandir to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

After the bonfire, Yoo-Mi and I joined our dear friends Manoj and Uma for breakfast at Bliss, their serene forest dwelling. I mention this only because it gives me the opportunity to display their photo, which would enhance any blog entry.

Uma Prajapati and Manoj Pavithran

2 Responses to “Bon Fête Auroville”


  1. 1 normabates25 14 March 2008 at 8:04 am

    Yes,that was really a special morning. And these 2 guys are special, too. Greetings from Auroville.


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