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4.3 Matrimandir Auroville – Net Case study

4.3.1 Introduction

Architect : Mirra Alfassa, Roger Anger

Type: Meditation center

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Site area: 62 acres

Location: Auroville, TamilNadu

4.3.2 Aim

A building with spiritual importance for those who practice integral yoga and meditation is
the Matrimandir. It is located in the heart of Auroville and doesn't feature any specific
religious imagery. The construction was done during 1971 to 2008. The architect intended
to create the Park of Unity, a park dedicated to unity, in the heart of Auroville.

4.3.3 Goal

Matrimandir's primary function is to provide a space for both solo and group meditation. It
is designed to be a gathering place for individuals from many spiritual backgrounds and
areas of life, where they can seek inner peace, establish a connection with the divine, and
strive for the realization of human unity.

The goal of the Peace Area's design is to promote harmony and peace. The goal is to
establish an environment where people may connect with their inner selves and cultivate a
sense of calm that can permeate the neighborhood and the wider world.
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