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Sri Aurobindo Nilaya A place to congregate and meditate on The Mother and Sri Aurobindo, a place for discourse, with a Shrine and a library.

In 1961, Late Bibhuti Bhushan Sinha offered land and property in Santiniketan to The Mother, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry. After some deliberation, The Mother accepted the property and baptised it ‘Sri Aurobindo Nilaya’. The Mother also gave a beautiful message for the new centre which remains its guiding spirit and anchor to this day. Early stalwarts included Shri Mohanlal Bajpai, Smt. Uma Ghosh, Shri Soumitra Shankar Dasgupta, Dr. Sisir Kumar Ghose, etc. Santiniketan offered to introduce India to the World through a unique educational experiment that Tagore christened ‘Visva Bharati’. He was one prominent figure of the 20th Century who recognised Sri Aurobindo for who he really was. His poem ‘Namaskar’ prophetically foretold Sri Aurobindo’s transformational stage of Alipore Presidency Jail. Later in spite of ill-health Rabindranath visited Sri Aurobindo in Pondicherry and described his Ashram as a second tapovan. Rightly so, because Sri Aurobindo described his stay at Alipore Jail as a year of Ashram life. Tagore also met the Mother in Japan and gifted her a typewriter which still has pride of place among her belongings in Pondicherry. In September 2020, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, entrusted the management of Sri Aurobindo Nilaya with Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture, Kolkata.. Sri Aurobindo Nilaya (Hatipukur) has a beautiful Meditation Centre and Library and offers a serene atmosphere in an otherwise bustling township. It is also a centre of culture, and concerts are frequently held in the premises, that are open to all. Creative activities like Sit & Draw competitions, recitation competitions for school-going children of the township are regularly organised as well. In the recent past Sri Aurobindo Nilaya, Santiniketan, has hosted eminent danseuse Alokananda Roy, budding talent Aneesh Raghavan, singer Anita Pal as also many scholars, singers, elocutionist, etc. At the heart of the functioning of the centre is a dedicated team of seekers, some of whom belong to the family of the stalwarts while others are reputed academicians of Visva Bharati who worked or studied under their tutelage.

Celebrating the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Sinha
07/10/2026

Celebrating the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Sinha

Programme held on Shri Bibhuti Bhushan Sinha's 132nd Birthday

The programme commenced with an address by Shri Sambit Sinha, followed by a captivating Group Esraj Recital presented by...
01/10/2026

The programme commenced with an address by Shri Sambit Sinha, followed by a captivating Group Esraj Recital presented by Sandip Sengupta and the Esraj Academy, under the direction of Rangit Sengupta.

The programme commenced with an address by Shri Sambit Sinha, follo...

A Memorable Evening at Sri Aurobindo NilayaOn the occasion of the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Late Bibhuti Bhushan Sinha,...
30/09/2026

A Memorable Evening at Sri Aurobindo Nilaya

On the occasion of the 132nd Birth Anniversary of Late Bibhuti Bhushan Sinha, a memorable commemorative programme was organised at Sri Aurobindo Nilaya, Santiniketan on 26 September 2026 by the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture.

The programme commenced with an address by Shri Sambit Sinha, followed by a captivating Group Esraj Recital presented by Sandip Sengupta and the Esraj Academy, under the direction of Rangit Sengupta.

The soulful strains of the Esraj created a deeply evocative and enriching atmosphere, making the occasion a fitting tribute to the memory and legacy of Late Bibhuti Bhushan Sinha.

The entire programme was organised by the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture as a humble tribute to his enduring contribution and cherished memory.

Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture
17/09/2026

Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture

The day began with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by group meditation and readings from Savitri, creating a...
21/08/2026

The day began with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by group meditation and readings from Savitri, creating an atmosphere of quiet reflection and inner aspiration.
The evening brought together music, poetry and the spirit of the nation through a special musical programme, “Pooja-O-Swadesh.” The vocal recital featured Ankan Roy, Ritapa Bhattacharya, Sharanya Sengupta and Madhuja Chattoraj, accompanied on tabla by Aagnik Chatterjee. The programme offered a meaningful confluence of devotion, music and the spirit of the Motherland.

The day began with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by g...

Sri Aurobindo’s Birth Anniversary & India’s Independence Day15 August 2026 | Sri Aurobindo Nilaya, SantiniketanThe Birth...
18/08/2026

Sri Aurobindo’s Birth Anniversary & India’s Independence Day
15 August 2026 | Sri Aurobindo Nilaya, Santiniketan

The Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and India’s Independence Day were celebrated with reverence and joy at Sri Aurobindo Nilaya, Santiniketan, on 15 August 2026.

The day began with the hoisting of the National Flag, followed by group meditation and readings from Savitri, creating an atmosphere of quiet reflection and inner aspiration.

The evening brought together music, poetry and the spirit of the nation through a special musical programme, “Pooja-O-Swadesh.” The vocal recital featured Ankan Roy, Ritapa Bhattacharya, Sharanya Sengupta and Madhuja Chattoraj, accompanied on tabla by Aagnik Chatterjee. The programme offered a meaningful confluence of devotion, music and the spirit of the Motherland.

The occasion also included the prize distribution ceremony for the winners of the Declamation and Recitation Competitions, organised as part of the celebrations. The young participants were recognised for their enthusiasm, expression and thoughtful engagement with the themes of Sri Aurobindo, Rabindranath Tagore and India’s cultural heritage.

The entire programme was organised by the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture, continuing its endeavour to bring together spiritual aspiration, cultural expression and the consciousness of India.

A day of remembrance, aspiration, music and celebration—honouring Sri Aurobindo and the spirit of a free India.

CELEBRATING SRI AUROBINDO’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY & INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAYAs part of the celebrations marking the Birth An...
16/08/2026

CELEBRATING SRI AUROBINDO’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY & INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

As part of the celebrations marking the Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo and India’s Independence Day, Sri Aurobindo Nilaya, Santiniketan, organised a Recitation and Declamation Competition for students on 8 and 9 August 2026.

The Declamation Competition, held on 8 August 2026, saw enthusiastic participation from students of Classes VII to XII. The topics included Sri Aurobindo as a Revolutionary and The Childhood of Rabindranath Tagore and Jorasanko Thakurbari. The students presented their thoughts with confidence, expression and a keen understanding of the subjects.

The competition was judged by:

Ms. Namrata Bhattacharya
Ms. Sayantani Chakraborty
Mr. Subrata Sen Majumdar
Ms. Sreelekha Majumdar
The Recitation Competition, held on 9 August 2026, witnessed the participation of students from Nursery to Class VI. The young participants brought enthusiasm, expression and sensitivity to their recitations, making the event a joyful and inspiring experience.

The Recitation Competition was judged by:

Mr. Partha Chakraborty
Mr. Tarit Roy Chowdhury
Mr. Subrata Sen Majumdar
Ms. Namrata Bhattacharya
Ms. Sayantani Chakraborty
Ms. Sreelekha Majumdar
The entire programme was organised by the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture as part of its endeavour to nurture among young learners an appreciation of India’s cultural heritage, literary traditions, national consciousness and the ideals represented by Sri Aurobindo and Rabindranath Tagore.

The enthusiastic participation of the students made both events meaningful celebrations of expression, learning and the spirit of India.










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The programme commenced with a heartfelt remembrance of Shri Mohan Lal Bajpayee by Shri Abhijit Bajpayee, followed by a ...
27/06/2026

The programme commenced with a heartfelt remembrance of Shri Mohan Lal Bajpayee by Shri Abhijit Bajpayee, followed by a period of silent meditation. The evening concluded with a soulful vocal recital by Dr. Gourav Chowdhury, creating an atmosphere of devotion and reflection.

The programme commenced with a heartfelt remembrance of Shri Mohan ...

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