Kaluveli wetland / Kaliveli watershed

An alternative lake design concept

An interview with Suhasini, By Alan

Proposal by Mohan Rao, based on The Mother’s description of the Matrimandir lake, with maximum four meters depth and natural seasonal variations

Recently, as there was widespread concern about what was happening with the Matrimandir lake excavation, a task force was created at a General Meeting to prepare a design brief that would frame the aesthetic, environmental, functional and technical parameters to undertake the preparation of an alternative concept design.

Statement on Auroville’s current situation

Feature, By Gabi Gillessen, Michel Danino, David Stein and Mira Nakashima

Issued by two members of the International Advisory Council and supported by eight International personalities

The Art and Craft of Catching Water in Auroville

Feature, By Gita

Water has always been at the centre of Auroville’s story. The land sits on the ridge of the only plateau in the 740 sq. km. Kaliveli watershed area.

Petrichor*

Feature, By Rishi Walker

In an article first published on Auronet, Rishi Walker identifies the causes and possible responses to the present urgent water situation in Auroville.

Land purchase in the early years

Feature, By Anjani and Dayanand

Little is known about those early days before Auroville’s inauguration, when land purchase and the first Auroville developments were started by the Sri Aurobindo Society.