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Neomaxer helps you discover extraordinary journeys — explore trails, experiences, activities, hotels, and flights, all curated to inspire your next trip.
Neomaxer helps you discover extraordinary journeys — explore trails, experiences, activities, hotels, and flights, all curated to inspire your next trip.
The Auroville Matrimandir is the geographical and spiritual heart of Auroville Pondicherry, a structure central to what is special about Auroville. Constructed between 1971 and 2008, the 36-metre golden sphere's interior houses meditation rooms and the Inner Chamber, which holds the world's largest optical-grade crystal (70 cm). Sunlight is focused onto the crystal, diffusing light for silent meditation in a space free of any religious symbolism.
What makes this place special
The 36-metre golden sphere is covered in 1,415 gold-leaf discs. Access to the public viewpoint is free, with no Auroville Pondicherry entry fee, though viewing is subject to specific Auroville timings.
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The 70-centimetre optical-grade crystal at the heart of the Inner Chamber—the world's largest—is a powerful sight, a key experience for anyone on an extended Auroville stay.