Traditional bonfire ceremony marks Auroville's twin celebration of Sri Aurobindo's birth anniversary and Independence Day fete
The event was marked by a virtual address from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and elaborate celebrations across Auroville's International township.
In his address to a gathering that included Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Auroville Foundation Secretary Jayanti S. Ravi, Mr. Pradhan drew powerful connections between Sri Aurobindo's revolutionary ideas and contemporary-India's development goals.
'Sri Aurobindo saw Independence not as the end of a struggle but as the start of a new journey where India would lead the world with its spiritual wisdom and strong values,' the Minister said adding this vision was in line with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat 2047 mission.
Mr. Pradhan also joined the celebrations and held discussions with Ms. Ravi and G. Seetharaman, Officer on Special Duty, Auroville Foundation about the township's growth and educational contributions.
Earlier, flag hoisting ceremonies took place at multiple venues in Auroville. The event brought together teams from key institutions, including Auroville Town Development Council (ATDC), Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIIER) and Fund and Management Committee.
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