Close up of golden discs of Matrimandir inside Auroville in Puducherry, India cover photo - 175714484

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Photo title: Close up of golden discs of Matrimandir inside Auroville in Puducherry, India
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The Matrimandir, which means Temple of The Mother in Sanskrit, is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of Integral yoga, in the centre of Auroville established by The Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It is called soul of the city and is situated in a large open space called Peace. Matrimandir does not belong to any particular religion or section. It is in the form of a huge sphere surrounded by twelve petals. The Geodesic dome is covered by golden discs and reflects sunlight, which gives the structure its characteristic radiance. Inside the central dome is a meditation hall.

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