February 12, 2026

Delhi Ashram's 70th Foundation Day

(Inaugurated on 12th Feb 1956)

Offerings

On the 70th Foundation Day of Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Delhi Branch), the day began with an invocation for divine Presence by Srila Basu in the Meditation Hall.

There was a tribute by the students of Mirambika Free Progress School, Junior and Senior wing of The Mother's International School.

There was an Expression of Gratitude to The Mother for recently awarded Ph.D. to Baren in the field of Integral Education.

According to tradition, group pictures of the Ashramites and Vocational Trainees were taken on the Foundation Day. In the evening, the Ashram community kindled lamps of aspiration at and around Sri Aurobindo’s Shrine. Subsequently, a musical offering was made by Ms. Lalit Sharma followed by Mantara Gayan by Ashram Choir interspersed with reading by Tara Didi.

The highlight was the special photo exhibition displaying memorable moments captured over the past seven decades in Delhi Ashram and its

  • associated Institutions at Delhi viz.
    • Mirambika Free Progress School
    • The Mother's International School and
    • Matri Kala Mandir at Delhi
  • Auromirra Vidya Mandir at Kechla, Odisha
  • Himalayan Centres at Uttarakhand:
    • Madhuban, Ramgarh
    • Van Niwas, Nainital