Auroville is an experimental city that is viral because the people there are not touched by religion or politics. Auroville is located in Tamil Nadu, India and was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa (known as 'the Mother').
What exactly is Auroville? Is it true that the city really prospered its inhabitants? Summarized by us from various sources, here are some facts about Auroville.
1. Purpose built
Launching NDTV, the purpose of building Auroville is to create unity between humans. As Mirra Alfassa said, it is envisioned to be a universal city where women and men from all nations can live peacefully and unite in harmony above all beliefs, politics and nationalities. Apparently, this goal was successful enough to see that the crime rate there was zero.
2. Total population
Auroville is a growing community. Now, around 2,700 people from 50 countries have gathered and live in Auroville, which is called the city of utopia.
3. 'City of the Future'
There is a reason why Auroville is called the city of the future, because there are several rules that are believed to prioritize the human element. Anyone who comes or lives in Auroville is not allowed to smoke, drink alcohol or discuss politics or religion. As for religion, it's all a private matter that you won't be asked about if you're there.
4. Government system
Everything in Auroville is based on deliberation. All decisions are made by deliberation or a voting system. Meanwhile, assets such as houses are recognized as shared property. There is no private property in Auroville.
Regarding work, residents in Auroville work according to their individual interests and talents. All have equal pay. Likewise with regard to education in Auroville, all children are free to choose the subjects they wish to study.
5. Auroville Center
The seat of government of Auroville is located in a giant dome known as the Matrimandir or the Temple of the Mother covered in gold. Physically, the dome looks like a very magnificent sphere. Here, everyone can do spiritual activities such as meditating in peace. It is not allowed to be noisy and carry a camera in it.