Matrimandir
| Matrimandir | |
|---|---|
Auroville Matri Mandir | |
Matrimandir | |
| General information | |
| Type | stainless steel sphere gold plated |
| Architectural style | spherical |
| Town or city | Auroville, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 12°00′26″N 79°48′38″E / 12.007208°N 79.810658°E |
| Groundbreaking | 21 February 1971 |
| Completed | February 2008 |
| Cost | 1250 crores |
| Height | 23.5 meters |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Mirra Alfassa Roger Anger |
| Website | |
| Description of the Matrimandir from Auroville's website | |
The Matrimandir is an edifice of spiritual significance for practitioners of integral yoga in the centre of Auroville established by Mirra Alfassa of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. It is called Soul of the City (French: L'âme de la ville) and situated in a large open space called Peace.