It will be less crowded in June, which is a good thing. But the weather is generally hot between April to September. So keep the dresses accordingly. Chappals or slip-ons are better than shoes.
[2] Can I get Ashram food during my Stay in the Ashram?
Yes.
[3] Any suggestions for the first timer, such as what to carry, visiting places in the Ashram, minimum/maximum number of days to stay, activities, etc?
Keep it for a week.
Light cotton summer clothing.
Book a place for your stay in one of the Ashram guest houses, such as the International guest house (https://internationalgh.com/), Park guest house (https://parkgh.org/), New guest house. If they ask for a reference, you can mention my name.
Book for a visit to Matrimandir one week before the proposed date. Booking is done through the Matrimandir, Auroville website mmconcentration
[4] Any good Places other than the Ashram?
Auroville
Affectionately,
Alok Da
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General Information for Visitors: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/faq/
Travel: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/visitors/travel.php
Activities: https://www.sriaurobindoashram.org/faq/activities.php
Visit Ashram’s various Departments: https://www.sriaurobindoautocare.net.in/ashram-department-tour.html
Auroville, the City of Dawn: https://auroville.org/
Auroville Visitors Centre: https://auroville.org/page/visitors-centre
Auroville Guest Accommodation Service Guide: https://auroville.org/page/guest-houses
Matrimandir: The Soul of Auroville: https://matrimandir.org/
Matrimandir – How to Visit: https://matrimandir.org/how-to-visit/
Matrimandir Inner Chamber Booking Service: https://mmaccess.auroville.org.in/visitors/new 1
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