Matrimandir
Spiritual building in Tamil Nadu, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Matrimandir (Sanskrit for Temple of the Mother or Temple de la Mère) is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of integral yoga, in the centre of Auroville established by the Mother of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It is called Soul of the City (French: L'âme de la ville) and is situated in a large open space called Peace.
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Matrimandir | |
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Auroville Matri Mandir | |
General information | |
Type | stainless steel sphere gold plated |
Architectural style | spherical |
Town or city | Auroville, Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 12.007208°N 79.810658°E / 12.007208; 79.810658 |
Groundbreaking | 21 February 1971 |
Completed | February 2008 |
Cost | 1250 crores |
Height | 23.5 meters |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | The Mother Roger Anger |
Website | |
Description of the Matrimandir from Auroville's website |
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