Buildings
 The first phase of the Savitri
Bhavan complex was inaugurated on August 8, 1999 by Dr.
Nirodbaran, Sri Aurobindo's scribe for Savitri. This first
building provides a multi-purpose hall, office space, a
small reading room, and secure storage for the valuable
equipment and materials that have been donated to the Bhavan.
It is providing a base for the growing programme of activities
until it is possible to complete the final complex.
Phase 2 - new building (see plan below)
 November 24 th is an important day for the family of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. On this day in 1926 Sri Aurobindo achieved a great siddhi, so that this day is considered the birth-date of his Ashram, and has been celebrated as a Darshan Day ever since. November 24 th is also the birth-date of Savitri Bhavan. On this day in 1995, Nirodbaran laid the foundation stone of the whole complex and invoked the blessings of the Master and the Mother for the project. On November 24, 2003 a simple ceremony was held to initiate construction of the second stage of Savitri Bhavan. This new building is meant to house the “Meditations on Savitri” paintings prepared by the Mother with Huta, and we aspire for it to be completed in time for Sri Aurobindo's birthday August 15th 2004.
The full complex is planned to
provide:
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An art-gallery to house all the
two sets of paintings prepared by Huta according to
the Mother's instructions and guidance: Meditations
on Savitri (468 paintings) and About Savitri (116 paintings);
as well as reproductions of the Mother's own Savitri
drawings
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A library where all editions of
Savitri would be available, in English as well as translations
into other languages, along with commentaries, studies
and background materials, in book and non-book form,
with audio-visual and multimedia facilities
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A hall for group-study, discussions,
seminars, satsang, talks and discourses on Savitri and
related topics by well-qualified scholars and speakers
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Facilities for innovative research,
with classrooms and study space for education leading
to the inner opening through Savitri
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Space for exhibiting paintings,
graphics, sculptures and other works of art inspired
by Savitri
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Provision for stage performances
based on Savitri
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Facilities for preparing and storing
recorded music and other audio-visual materials related
to Savitri
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Spaces for individual and collective
concentration and meditation
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Services, administration and caretaking
facilities including accommodation for resident caretakers
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A hostel to accommodate visiting
researchers, students, guest-speakers and voluntary
workers.
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