Celebration days at Sri Aurobindo Ashram

The four Darshan Days, the Foundation Day of the Delhi Branch, and the other special occasions are celebrated sometimes with a day-long programme. The birthdays of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother are well attended and the celebrations are spread over several days. Many devotees from the town make it a point to spend these days at the Ashram and have their meals here as Prasad.

Special Days of Spiritual Significance and Activities

  • 12 February : Ashram Foundation Day (all day programme)
  • 21 February : Darshan Day and The Mother’s Birth Anniversary
  • 29 February : Supramental Day
  • 29 March : Anniversary of The Mother’s first arrival in Pondicherry
  • 4 April : Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo’s arrival in Pondicherry
  • 23 April : Foundation Day of The Mother’s International School
  • 24 April : Darshan Day and The Mother’s final arrival in Pondicherry
  • 13 August : Birth Anniversary of Sri Surendra Nath Jauhar ‘Faquir’
  • 15 August : Darshan Day and Sri Aurobindo’s Birthday
  • 2 September : Samadhi Day of Sri S.N. Jauhar ‘Faquir’
  • Variable date : Diwali – Festival of Light
  • 17 November : The Mother’s Mahasamadhi Day (Day of silence)
  • 24 November : Darshan Day and Siddhi Day. March Past and Satsang at 6 p.m.
  • 5 December : Sri Aurobindo’s Mahasamadhi Day. Satsang at 10 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.
  • 25 December : Christmas: 'The Descent of Light'. Satsang at 7 p.m.
  • 31 December : Midnight meditation and calendar distribution.