Situated in the north of Pondicherry, one of the union territories of India, the “City of Dawn” as Auroville is popularly called is the beacon of hope in an otherwise muddled world. It stands as the living manifestation of Shri. Aurobindo’s vision for Universal Township.

The experimental city as it is famously known as was established in 1968, when the representatives of more than hundred countries came with the soil of their land to make it a center for humanity.

It is the passionate efforts of Mirra Alfassa, a French national and a close associate of Shri. Aurobindo, who initiated this project and help to bring his vision to reality. To a visitor, this unique town offers peace, serenity and contentment and set an example of exemplary lifestyle without the identities of religion, race, creed or nation.

In fact, this piece of writing will offer a brief description of this wonderful township and suggest lot of reasons why we need more of such kinds of cities in this present era.