• Mirra Alfassa, known as The Mother, was born in Paris on 21 February 1878. She was a talented artist, musician, and writer, with a deep interest in spirituality.

• In 1914, she came to Pondicherry and met Sri Aurobindo, whom she recognized as her spiritual guide. She later returned in 1920 and played a key role in building the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

• She also founded the Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education and Auroville, promoting unity and spiritual growth.

• The Mother passed away on 17 November 1973, leaving behind a lasting spiritual legacy.

Sri Aurobindo was born in Calcutta on 15 August 1872. He studied in England and returned to India in 1893, where he worked in Baroda and later became active in the freedom movement. He was one of the first leaders to demand complete independence for India.

In 1910, he moved to Pondicherry to focus on his spiritual path. He developed Integral Yoga, a practice aimed at transforming human life spiritually. With the Mother, he founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1926.

He passed away on 5 December 1950, leaving a deep spiritual and philosophical legacy.

The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is located in the eastern part of Pondicherry. It is a peaceful spiritual community where members live and work in different buildings. At the centre is the main Ashram building, which includes the Samadhi, a white marble shrine where Sri Aurobindo and the Mother are laid to rest.

The Ashram provides basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. It also offers facilities for study, arts, and physical activities such as sports and yoga.

The Ashram is managed by the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Trust, established by the Mother in 1955.