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Sri Aurobindo Bhavan
8, Shakespeare Sarani Rd, Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India
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Ni
Review №1

Must go place to see where Shri Aurobindo Ghosh was born here and part of his ashes are here as they are in Pondicherry and Baroda

PI
Review №2

This is birth place of holy man Sri Aravinthar. Very calm place. For meditation peoples, this is suitable.

SA
Review №3

This was the residence of Freedom fighter Rishi Aurobindo

wi
Review №4

Birthplace of the famous revolutionary turned sage,this is a memorial shrine with a tranquil atmosphere.Located close to Theatre Road Little Russel Street Xing it is also a cultural center with meditation and library facilities besides selling unique and economical herbal products.

Ma
Review №5

On the Shakespeare Sarani from Sahara Sadan to Cama St on the right hand this place situated , this place is very nice and beautifully maintained , Aurobindo hall is there for any exhibition and mediation place and also book store of Aurobindo ashram , very nice place .

Sa
Review №6

Serene vibrant place. Where SILENCE is all. One can easily just be one with ones being state and enjoy peace, joy, bliss and harmony.🙏💗🙏

Sa
Review №7

Here Rishi Aurobindo was Born on 15th august 1872...

Ub
Review №8

If you want to get away from the traffic and noise of busy city go to this place its simple awesome. The tranquility of the place soothes ones soul. Such a calm and beautiful place.

De
Review №9

Excellent

Ri
Review №10

Kolkata center of Aurobindo Sect . Nice place to learn meditation etc. You can also buy articles made by the cottage industries associated with the ashram.

Sa
Review №11

Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, is the birth place of Rishi Aurobindo, the great revolutionary turned sage of the 20th century in India.The Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, hosts cultural events, exhibitions, talks and classes on various spiritual subjects. There are two libraries, one for children and the other for older people. Theres dance, music, karate and gym classes on certain days of the week. One can take membership and enroll in these classes and the gym.There are sales counter where incense, candles, photos and books of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, sandal sticks, perfumes, soaps, calendars, honey and other natural products can be purchased. The quality is top notch as they are mostly produced by the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry.Bhavan is a place where you can sit quietly and meditate in the heart of busy Kolkata. It is a beautiful place with garden and old colonial building which also served as the Head Office of Mukti-Bahini or Mukti-fauj.Theres no entrance fee to the Sri Aurobindo Bhavan or for attending any talks or programs that happen off an on. The fee is mainly for the classes. The bhavan is a place where one can discover the works and philosophies of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother which bases on integral yoga.Some books to read are:The sunlit pathEssays on the Bhagavad-GitaThe Human CycleThe Ideal of Human UnityThe Synthesis of YogaThe Life DivineOne can find the PDFs of the Complete works of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother on Sri Aurobindo Ashrams website for free download.

Pa
Review №12

A very peaceful and holy place. The birth place of Sri Aurobinda. The freedom fighter in his first life then converted as the Divine Soul.

vi
Review №13

Birth place of rishi aurobindo

Ga
Review №14

Nice place.

SH
Review №15

It is a relics Centre of Mahayogi Sri Aurobindo and it Sri Aurobindos birth place also.

an
Review №16

The purest and rarest incence is available at the ashram .....and Sri Aurobindos samadhi at the back is the biggest attraction for me to go there.....I love going there

Ar
Review №17

A serene place. Meditate or just spend some time in quietness with yourself. The place remains open from 11 am to 5 pm. The upper floor opens at 4 pm. The public meditation timings are Thursday and Sunday 7 pm. The premises hold a bookstore and a micro and small scale industry store with reasonably priced incense sticks spices biscuits shampoos and other items made by ashram workers.

Tr
Review №18

Good location

Mo
Review №19

Its a place where you will find a peaceful ambience to sit and meditate. The first floor has a hall where you can read about Sri Aurobindo and Sri Ma. Picture gallery is there to follow. The hall is dim lighted for meditation. Ground floor has a open auditorium where you will find many flowered plants. There is a small statues where you can pay homage. Library is well stocked. Its for general. There is another childrens library where young people can seek knowledge. All together its a serene place to visit once a while to enjoy its calm environment.

Su
Review №20

Peaceful place...

Bi
Review №21

This is a worship house of veteran freedom fighter Sri Aurobindo.There is a big hall for self concentration.There is a library also on the life of Sri Aurobindo. There is a stores on the grocery items specially for good quality cooking spices and incense sticks supplied by small cottage industries hails from different district of West Bengal.People here are very cordial and friendly.Thanks.

Ap
Review №22

Peace and tranquility surrounds this place. The moment you enter inside the bhavan, you are detached from all the hustle-bustle of one of the busiest parts of the city,and it feels like a different world. Meditation comes automatically here.

J
Review №23

Quaint place, has a nice little bookstore.

Ab
Review №24

A place one must pay a visit to soothe oneself. Calm and serene interiors relaxes your mind. You may meditate or pull yourself out of the daily grind for a while to improve on your concentration.

Ga
Review №25

Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, 8 Shakespeare Sarani, the place where Sri Aurobindo was born, was renovated and the sacred relics of Sri Aurobindo were enshrined here on 16th February, 1973.The memorial shrine has since become a place of pilgrimage. The Bhavan was established with the primary objectives of disseminating the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother among the members of the public so as to help them to raise their mental and moral outlook and to solve their cultural and spiritual problems in the light of such teachings. It houses a permanent exhibition of photographs and portraits depicting the lives of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. The exhibition hall is open from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Ch
Review №26

The small shop therein sells a mind boggling variety of incense, aromatic oils and soap, all made from natural ingredients. Highly recommended especially for foreign tourists to savour the true essence of Indian incense.

pr
Review №27

Nice place. The atmosphere within the campus is quite. If you wish to stay away from the daily noisy hazard this is a good one for peace.

Su
Review №28

Come here only if you are a devotee of The Mother & Sri Aurobindo.

Pa
Review №29

#very Good place at Shakespeare sarani. The ambiance is awesome,peace,calm and soothing place. The place will just touched my soul. Very Good and well maintained garden is there. Library is also there, some daily essential items are also there which they sell like agarbatis and soaps. In that busy place one cannot imagine that this type of place would be there.

Sa
Review №30

I stayed there for an hour. It is such a peaceful place to stay there that one can spend hours together meditating. Mental peace can be had of immediately.

Na
Review №31

Its a fitting memorial for an eminent scholar, writer, thinker, guru, sage and sage in the hear of Kolkata.Its well laid out and reasonably maintained, but adequately patronised.Its grey colour building is impressive with freshness and care. It has a sanctum for prayer and meditation. It also has a sales counter, class rooms and office. Its lawns and courtyard are well manicured.A must see in Kolkata.

So
Review №32

Very nice atmosphere. Spiritual place. Some daily essentials are available at great prices. Must visit place.

su
Review №33

I normally visit the departmental stores within the premises. Spices and various hand made soaps are of value for money. One will also get here some uncommon herbal items.I

Bi
Review №34

The environment, that I can say in a word is Splendid. Peaceful atmosphere, ideal place for praying or meditation.

ch
Review №35

Very nice place...adjacent to my office..I am habituating to buy all spices on monthly basis.. the cost is little bit high..but quality of any item is unquestionable..

Pu
Review №36

Very peaceful place. Many good food products and organic soap along with agarbatti are available.

an
Review №37

The place has a very peaceful ambiance. They also keep grocery items. The quality of every product is very nice and cheap as well.

Ak
Review №38

Wonderful place at Shakespeare Sarani, near maidan metro. Calm, peaceful place. There is two libraries, one is specially for children, beautiful gardens, picture galary(situated at 1st floor of the main building). Suitable for all age groups, you can bring your children here. It was an awasome experience for me. The staffs are very helpful and friendly.

De
Review №39

Serene place on erstwhile theatre Rd.now Shakespeare Sarani.Silence is the hallmark of the place.Herbal products,Art and Cultural exhibitions are always in process.

Ta
Review №40

Its a place for Peace... If you had enough of it, you can buy lots of books by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Books are in different languages including English, Bengali, Orissa and so many...Dont forget to buy incense sticks...

Pr
Review №41

Best place to concertante .. To increase your molarity which is concentration 😝.. but nice place .. if someone wants to take rest from their hectic life style . Best place

As
Review №42

It is Aurobindo birthplace, now it is his museum, here also a good library, eating place plus shopping place, free parking, good garden plus children playground etc, opening from Monday to Saturday between 10 am-6 pm.

Ar
Review №43

This place is very peaceful .Their is very good reading room. They arrange various competition for children to encourage them.

Su
Review №44

Birth place of Sri Aurobindo. A very serene and quiet place. Must visit for devotees

Pr
Review №45

This place is meant for various activities like self improvement, philosophical and relegious discussions. Many cultural activities take place here. There is a good library for kids.

D
Review №46

Clam spiritual place in heart of a busy street. They do have a book & souvenir shop inside which is much visit.

Gu
Review №47

Go for peace and tranquillity when the citys hustle and bustle gets on your nerves. Come back calmer and composed.

Jy
Review №48

Calm and spiritual place. Sri Aurobindos house s serene atmosphere helps u to connect to ur inner self and discover peace.

Sa
Review №49

A place you can go to pay homage to the legend and also get your monthly condiments from the auro storesThere is a rich library too where members can spend hours.If you have growing up children there is a rich library for them

Po
Review №50

Great place for meditationAnd you will find authentic organic and cottage products.

SH
Review №51

Its a nice place to spend some time alone with yourself..no one is there to disturb you

Th
Review №52

Aurobindo Bhavan is the birthplace of freedom fighter turned seer Sage Aurobindo Ghosh. The place consists of a large residential building with a sprawling campus and two outhouses. The residential building now houses the office and the outhouse on the front left, houses the library that sells books, etc. relating to the sage.On the back of the building, there is a tiled concrete block (somewhat similar to a tomb stone but not actually) decked with flowers. This place is flanked by long running porches on two sides. The entire expanse is decked with many potted flower plants.The entire environment (locatrd at the heart of the city) reminds anyone of divine serenity in contrast with the surrounding hustle and bustle. This place can bring relief, even if momentarily, from the daily drudgery of urban lifeThe place remains open from morning through evening daily with free entry.

Pa
Review №53

The birth place of Sri Aurobindo, very calm and serene place , helps you to connect with yourself in times of despair best time to visit is late evening when their are not much people ..

MA
Review №54

What a place on the planet this is its all about feeling the vibrations of this place the birthplace of Sri Aurobindo for feeling this place one must learn about who Sri Aurobindo was and what is his contribution to the humanity only then one can realise that he is standing or sitting on a place where Sri Aurobindo took birth on this planet wonderful place

De
Review №55

Children library is very good. For meditation Arabinda bhaban is a great place. Must visit place in Kolkata

As
Review №56

In the heart of the city one of best place to meditate in open air.Books articles, organic agarbati etc also can buy.

in
Review №57

Peace of Mind.

Ja
Review №58

Beautiful place to clear up mind.

Bh
Review №59

Large property in the heart of the city. Quiet yoga and gym classes happen. Supported by aaege library

Ha
Review №60

An oasis of calm in the heart of the city. Erstwhile residence of the spiritual patriot Sri Aurobindo , now houses a memorial of his relics, meditation centre, museum and libraries, a hall for events attend ed by governers and luminaries honoring with the common man devout.Holds a special place in the heart of children leading dance , karate drawing and participation in sports n other events on the birth anniversaries of the enlightened one. Buy indigenous home products like incense sticks , eatables, essential oils,many of which are sourced from the headquarters at Pondicherry.

Pr
Review №61

A nice place for practising spiritual uplifting by yoga, meditation, gym, library and reading room, children library etc. Also different home made and herbal products available at inside stores of ashram. Following ideology of Rishi Arabinda...The great writer, poet, freedom fighter, yogi.

Ri
Review №62

Divinely atmosphere. Here the Lord Sri Aurobindo was born. Beautiful and must visit place.

Iz
Review №63

I really like it i m going there since i was small nw i m taking my child there

SA
Review №64

Birth place of Sri Aurobinda Ghosh,eminent scholar,Freedom Fighter,Spritual Guru later famed as RISHI AUROBINDA

Su
Review №65

Wonderful place ..... natural beauty with traditional construction and the peace you need to rejuvenate yourself

am
Review №66

Sri Aurobindo Bhavan is on the right side of the main road from Birla Planetarium to Nightingale Hospital . Here books on Sri Aurobindo and his photos are available . Very good , calm and quiet place . Car parking sufficient space is available inside the campus . This is very very peaceful place though this is situated on very busy road . Visitors can come to know details about Aurobindo Ashram which is at Pondicherry . This Aurobindo Bhavan is very much visible from road .

mo
Review №67

A place of my choice... U can explore about urself here...drop in ull see the changes in u

Ra
Review №68

Super nice place. Very peaceful and a great small shop for incense, essential oils, homemade pickle and other nice stuff

So
Review №69

Sri Aurobindo Bhavan situated at 8, Shakespeare Sarani is a prestigious heritage building keeping the ideology of Sri Aurobindo.

Ch
Review №70

A spiritual center where you will find the peace of mind. Just visit once to realize.

Ma
Review №71

Quiet place for prayer, and a good reading room. A must visit for those who seek a place away from cachophony of city for a while to meditate

AR
Review №72

One of the most serene and tranquil place amidst the hustling bustling city life.Sri Auorobindos relics are here in a shrine.A best place to soothe your restless mind aided with meditation.

SU
Review №73

I have no words to explain the Beauty of Divine Mother and Sri Aurobindo.

ar
Review №74

I love this place because of there is pace of mind.

Pr
Review №75

Very good locality.neat and clean.but parking space not sufficient .atm and transport easily available .

Ut
Review №76

An wonderful place to stay in. Needs prior booking. Peace and calm

Sr
Review №77

Place in the heart of the kolkata where one can find peace of mind, can meditate & also remove all the junk created inside our soul.

Ki
Review №78

Beautiful place to connect with divine Mothers spirit , the serinity and calmness is out of this world ! Mothers outlet is brilliant for varieties of different spices, sandle powder, pickles , essence sticks etc. Quality of all the items are excellent !

sa
Review №79

Very peaceful place,you can join the class for different activities such as Sanskrit language, stotras, meditation, singing etc.

pr
Review №80

Very important place with Sri aurobindo bhawan.food park,ATM,bank,and air conditioned market available.

So
Review №81

Place of spiritual life... Education... Meditation... Peace

An
Review №82

The people who loves to stay calm and meditation, its an ideal place to come here. Lots of greenery and flowers will you see.

Sa
Review №83

Its a peaceful place with spiritual feelings.

Su
Review №84

Good place for sadhana and silence. Good library.

So
Review №85

Calm and quite place for devotees of Sree Ma and Sree Aurobindo. Samadhi remains open for visitors for the whole day. Meditation usually takes place in the evening from 7pm.

Sh
Review №86

Great huge collection of fragrance, Incense, oils..

Ni
Review №87

Beautiful place. Calm and quiet. Very peaceful.

Ma
Review №88

Blissful..Best collection of Dhoop, kapur, candles. Recommended for visit

Ma
Review №89

Its in kathaltala. near kathaltala bazar. its like a community hall.

Jo
Review №90

The calmness of Pondicherry could also be felt here.

So
Review №91

Good place for meditation and reading in library.The library has a lot of books for reading.

Ar
Review №92

Relics of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, noted Indian freedom fighter and spiritual guru, kept here.

Go
Review №93

Aurobinda ghosh house in calcutta, near maiden metro station.

EF
Review №94

Very nice plce to buy organic rice and pulses,home made agarbati

Su
Review №95

A place of peace and tranquility. Good place for meditation and spiritual growth.

Ni
Review №96

A tranquil place of worship n meditation.

AD
Review №97

Calm and peaceful.Ashrams outlet is excellent

pr
Review №98

Good place to maintain peace of mind. Good books are also available here.

Fr
Review №99

Calm, quite serine abode of the sage himself now an istituition of arts, handicrafts philosophy and much more

Ka
Review №100

I visit this place since I was a child. The childrens library and then the general library are a readers paradise and what to say about the spices and handmade soaps.

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  • Address:8, Shakespeare Sarani Rd, Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India
  • Site:http://www.sriaurobindobhavankolkata.org/
  • Phone:+91 33 2282 3057
Categories
  • Shrine
  • Book store
Working hours
  • Monday:6AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:6AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:6AM–8PM
  • Thursday:6AM–8PM
  • Friday:6AM–8PM
  • Saturday:6AM–8PM
  • Sunday:6AM–8PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
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