Auroville International USA

04/04/2026

Join us for a special The Matrimandir & I : A Web Series episode premiere ✨
Learn More aviusa.org/mmandi-2026/

Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1FthWRC7STuVRJR-kPOBIA #/registration

On Saturday, April 18th, we’ll gather for film screening with Auroras Eye Films Serena Aurora, alongside Mona, Sassi, Kripa, and Sunderland, in conversation with Matthew Andrews
The event will feature a premiere episode with Serena Aurora, Nadaka, Sandeera, and Lalit, along with additional screenings from the series.

We’ll also join a live conversation with Serena, episode participants and Matthew Andrews—exploring the experiences, insights, and stories behind Matrimandir and I.

We hope you can join us for this meaningful exchange.

03/17/2026

We remember with gratitude Heidi Watts (1931–2026), a longtime supporter of AVI USA whose generosity helped sustain schools and after-school programs in Auroville.

Heidi devoted her life to education. Beginning with her first teaching position in Washington State in her early twenties, she went on to teach and mentor in many settings, including Vermont schools and Antioch University. Along the way she earned degrees from Pembroke, Harvard, and Cornell, and became a dedicated advocate for teachers and experiential learning inspired by John Dewey’s principle of “learning by doing.”

For two decades, Heidi contributed to the growth and transformation of education in Auroville, India—her adopted community—supporting initiatives that encouraged creativity, independence, and meaningful learning for young people.
Beyond her work in education, Heidi was deeply committed to peace and social justice. Throughout her life she spoke out for the causes she believed in, writing letters, supporting organizations, and showing up for peace even into her nineties.
Heidi loved nature, travel, and community. Whether walking in the hills of New England, birdwatching with friends, or spending summers on a remote island in Nova Scotia, she found connection in both people and the natural world.

Her generosity, courage, and lifelong dedication to education and peace touched many lives. We are deeply grateful for Heidi’s support and the impact she helped create for children and communities in Auroville.

03/10/2026

She described a garden with five petals.
We can co-create the remaining petals together
give.aviusa.org/page/MatrimandirMatching

Each petal a quality.
Each quality a path.

✨ Sincerity
✨ Faith
✨ Devotion
✨ Aspiration
✨ Surrender

"There is not one psychological perfection, but five," The Mother said.
"Like the five petals of this flower."

This is the Garden of Perfection at Matrimandir.

It doesn't exist yet.

Neither does the Garden of Youth — where hibiscus blooms carry the beauty of supramental consciousness.

Or the Garden of Harmony — where every element finds its perfect, noble, powerful balance.

Three gardens. Three invitations to transformation.
$400,000 needed to complete them all.

Right now, we have a rare chance.

03/02/2026

🔥 YOUR DONATION IS BEING DOUBLED — RIGHT NOW.
give.aviusa.org/page/MatrimandirMatching

A generous donor is matching every gift to Matrimandir up to $25,000.

We have raised more than half of our goal!

That means $50,000 toward completing three sacred gardens at the soul of Auroville.

🌺 Garden of Youth
🕊️ Garden of Harmony
💎 Garden of Perfection

Deadline: March 31st.
Progress: $0 of $25,000.

⏰ 39 days to change that.

🔗 Link in bio to double your impact.

Which garden resonates with you? Leave an note in the comments!

02/27/2026

Celebrate Auroville's 57th Anniversary. Connect with a living experiment in human unity. Watch the Dawnfire as the day begins, and experience the sense of connection, harmony, and collective purpose that this extraordinary community brings to life. Courtesy of Auroville RadioTv.

6:30pm EST, 3:30pm PST, 11:30 Paris

***Many of you are commenting about the correct anniversary number and date - this is a link - we are sharing the info on the livestream link and are in touch with AVRadio about adjusting it***

Every year, Auroville celebrates its inauguration on February 28, 1968. Mother had written the Auroville Charter just weeks before, and representatives had g...

02/20/2026

🌺 A DONOR IS DOUBLING EVERY GIFT — BUT ONLY UNTIL MARCH 31ST 🌺

On February 21st, The Mother's 148th birthday, we launched something extraordinary.

A generous donor has issued us a challenge:

👉 Raise $25,000 by March 31st
👉 They MATCH every single dollar
👉 = $50,000 toward three sacred gardens

THREE GARDENS WAITING TO BE BORN:

🌺 The Garden of Youth
"Beauty of Supramental Youth"
Where the hibiscus blooms eternal

🕊️ The Garden of Harmony
"Simple, noble, dignified, powerful and charming"
⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING ⏰

February 21 → March 31
39 days.
$0 raised so far.
$25,000 needed.
$50,000 possible.

YOUR $10 becomes $20.
YOUR $100 becomes $200.
YOUR $1,000 becomes $2,000.

A living space of perfect balance
https://give.aviusa.org/page/MatrimandirMatching

💎 The Garden of Perfection
Five sacred qualities in five petals:
✨ Sincerity
✨ Faith
✨ Devotion
✨ Aspiration
✨ Surrender

These aren't just gardens.
They're spaces where thousands will discover these qualities within themselves.

The soul of Auroville is being built — and you can be part of it.

Email [email protected]
For larger contributions ($10K+) contact us directly.

Which garden speaks to your soul?
🌺 Youth | 🕊️ Harmony | 💎 Perfection
Tell us in the comments ⬇️

02/19/2026

Bay Area Friends:

East-West Raga-Jazz concert featuring Tarun Bhattacharya on santoor, George Brooks on saxophone, and Jyotirmay Roychowdhury on tabla.

02/19/2026

A beautiful day at Mohanam with AVI USA's Binah Thillarajah and Matthew Andrews !

From the Kalari performers’ incredible talents to Raman and Meenakshi celebrating Tamil heritage through songs and stories, every moment was full of joy and meaning. Meenakshi also shared her new book, making Tamil culture accessible to the local community.

The kolams, flowers, and delicious traditional lunch made the place glow, and it was wonderful seeing everyone connect, meet new people, and share laughter. A truly heartwarming celebration of culture, community, and togetherness! 🌸