Spiritual happiness is one of the reasons why tourists from all over the world plan a holiday in Pondicherry. In 1926, Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa  (The Mother) founded a well known spiritual community named Sri Aurobindo Ashram. One of the most visited places in Pondicherry, the Aurobindo ashram is a refuge for your spiritual needs. Take a break from the world and focus on your evolution towards higher spiritual beings with yoga, meditation, preaching, and other activities.  Moreover, spread over 400 buildings, the ashram has a library, a printing machine, a playground, an art gallery, a dispensary/nursing home, a dairy, farms, etc.