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7. India's Unmissable: The Spirit of Auroville

Creating an increasing transformation in consciousness, sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyles, and a purpose to realize human unity, here's all about the unmissable city of Auroville in Tamil Nadu. India's Unmissable Experience series is curated by Rupali Dean.

Whether it is the glorious Gateway of India, the imposing Sea Link, the sunkissed Haji Ali, India Gate, or the Howrah Bridge, all of them with their Genuity have one thing in common - they're all an essential part of the opulent legacy that represents India - a country where every street and every corner has some tale to relate.

We're loved for our food, our culture, and our undeniably warm hospitality. In our series "India's Unmissable", we take you through a trip down India's 50 finest experiences we can't have you miss. Starting off with our roots in wellness…

STAY AND SOAK UP THE SPIRIT OF AUROVILLE

This is a dwelling to trench the life you have lived and live the life you have always wanted, even if for a few days. Here, your belief to follow your appetite holds more worth than your income or designation.

Recognised as the first and only internationally endorsed ongoing experiment in human unity and transformation of consciousness, Auroville City is concerned with sustainable living and the future cultural, environmental, social and spiritual needs of mankind.

THE GREEN BELT

The city area with a radius of 1.25 km. will be surrounded by a Green Belt of 1.25 km width. As a zone for organic farms, dairies, orchards, forests, and wildlife areas, this belt will act as a barrier against urban encroachment, provide a variety of habitats for wildlife, and serve as a source for food, timber, medicines etc. and as a place for recreation - the perfect place for relaxation!

WELLNESS WORKSHOPS AND THERAPIES

Arka, meaning Ray of Light, is a holistic centre at Auroville that aims to foster health, growth and progress on all levels — the key to remaining young regardless of one’s age.

The ‘Wellness Centre’ offers treatments such as ayurvedic massage, reiki, lomi lomi, body logic and deep tissue massage, yogic healing massage, Thai yoga massage, craniosacral therapy acupuncture and physiotherapy. Beauty services in the form of hairdressing, facials, manicure and pedicure are also provided. There are also seminars and workshops to improve the communication between the body and mind thus promoting well-being in the wider sense.

And while you're here, make sure to visit the MatriMandir - the enormous dome-building that the hamlet of Auroville is built around. It's an experience in itself - a solitary glimmer of sunlight rivulets through the roof upon a crystal that sits in the middle of the meditation area. Its where you find the calm within the chaos. Unquestionably beautiful.

Flourishing as one of the most efficient cities for sustainable living and wellness, Auroville is the perfect option to doze off your wellness woes and take a break from the monotony of daily life.