A very short drive from Pondicherry, discover Auroville Pondicherry. One of those rare universal townships created to serve as a bridge between cultures in the presence of harmony and ecological balance. Founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa, also known as The Mother, Auroville Pondicherry reflects the vision of Sri Aurobindo and stands out as the epitome of a turning point in the experiment on communal cohabitation and ecological balance. Auroville Pondicherry is much more than a destination. It is a living and dynamic project aiming to transcend the social structures and unite the myriad people living and working here in a peaceful way.