Matrimandir Timings and Bookings: When to visit Matrimandir : Where is Matrimandir ? - Where is Auroville and How to reach Auroville

Matrimandir Timings and Bookings: When to visit Matrimandir : Where is Matrimandir ? - Where is Auroville and How to reach Auroville: Matrimandir, famously called as a shrine of the Universal Mother and the Soul of Auroville, is located in the Aurovaille, near Puducherry,India.

Where is Auroville and How to reach Auroville?

Auroville is located just 12 Kms, North of Puducherry in the East Cost Road(ECR) towards, Chennai.

Matrimandir Timings and Bookings:

Opening hours of the Matrimandir Viewing Point:

Weekdays: 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and 2 pm to 4.30 pm
Sundays: 9.30 am to 1 pm only

Timing for issuing of Passes at the Visitors' Centre:

Weekdays: 9.30 am to 1.00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4.00 pm
Sundays: 9.30 am to 12:30 pm only

Matrimandir Concentration - Timings and Bookings

1) First time visitors to Matrimandir for concentration :

An introduction to Matrimandir is provided for all first-time visitors who book for a concentration. An explanation is given on the Matrimandir and its significance, followed by a concentration in the Inner Chamber for 10 to 15 minutes

i) You can come in person at the Visitors Centre any day between 10 and 11 am or 2 and 3 pm.
ii) You can call 0413-2622268 between 2 and 3 pm.

2) Visitors who have previously concentrated in the Matrimandir: 

i) Advance booking is required for every concentration in the Inner Chamber or Petal Meditation Rooms by calling (0413) 2622204 between 10 and 11 am. 

ii) An email may also be sent to mmconcentration@auroville.org.in at least 5 days in advance. Confirmation of such bookings will be by return mail with booking numbers.

Concentration time in the Inner Chamber

    * 9.30 am to 10.15 am.
    * Last entry allowed into the Inner Chamber: 9.45 am.

Concentration time in one of the Petal Meditation Rooms

    * 10.15 to 10.45 am or/and 10.45 to 11.15 am.
    * The 12 meditation rooms are not all open at the same time, but in turn, usually one or two at a time.
    * Passes are issued for only one room per visit.

Information Source: http://www.auroville.org