Devotional chanting and rotating dance, Dervish style, of Parvathy Baul, dancer, singer and storyteller from Bengal.
A video clip from her performance in Auroville in 2011, produced by Manohar.
Music and Performances
Music and Dance Performances, Related to the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother, Ashram and Auroville. To listen off-line, download most of audio tracks in MP3 from the ZIP ARCHIVE
Light Mandala
Light Mandala and meditation at the Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville, on 31 December 2001. Camera and realization by Olivier Barot.
Bhu – Earth
An interactive performance that gets its roots in the ancient practice of Kararipattu in Tamil Nadu.
Artistic direction: Philippe Pelen Baldini and Thierry Moucazambo.
Odissi Dance Performance by Kanchana’s Group
An interpretation of traditional Odissi repertoire by Kanchana’s dance group. Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, January 04, 2017.
Mantra Dhyana: Om Gananam Tva Ganapatim
Om Gananam Tva Ganapatim chant is a variation of the Vedic Samhitah. From ancient times, Vedic mantras were passed down orally and were retained purely by memory. The Vedic Seers evolved complex tonal and rhythmical sequences that were inspired and designed to transform the being through deep concentration.
Inner Sky (Chidakash)
An installation by Gopika Dahanukar. “In our digitally powered world, our minds are easily distracted as we constantly examine the past or anticipate the future. The practice of being in the now by calming the mind can help cultivate mindfulness and clarity, insight and understanding.”
A Sense of Infinite
Celebrating Auroville’s 40th anniversary. Live concert at the Matrimandir Amphitheater. A film by Doris and Francis, Auroville 2008.
Sweet Surrender – Shri Krishna Govinda
Shri Krishna bhajan, recorded by Nadaka & Gopika inside the Husain-Doshi ni Gufa, Ahmedabad.
“he natha narayana vasudeva
shri krishna govinda hare murare”
What is a Mantra (video)
A short introduction to what is a Mantra, filmed in Auroville, India, in 2012. Gopika offers a reflection on the significance of Vedic Mantra. Nadaka & Gopika sing the Gayatri mantra, an ancient hymn to the Sun.
“The Gardener of the World” – Part 14 from “Golden Sun” by Lucette Bourdin (audio)
The concluding track from 2009 Lucette Bourdin’s album “Golden Sun”, published on Earth Mantra Netlabel.
“To Paint the Rose” – Part 13 from “Golden Sun” by Lucette Bourdin (audio)
A track from 2009 Lucette Bourdin’s album “Golden Sun”, published on Earth Mantra Netlabel.
“Above the Hills” – Part 12 from “Golden Sun” by Lucette Bourdin (audio)
A track from 2009 Lucette Bourdin’s album “Golden Sun”, published on Earth Mantra Netlabel.
“A Warm and Glittering Look” – Part 11 from “Golden Sun” by Lucette Bourdin (audio)
A track from 2009 Lucette Bourdin’s album “Golden Sun”, published on Earth Mantra Netlabel.
“His Golden Face” – Part 10 from “Golden Sun” by Lucette Bourdin (audio)
A track from 2009 Lucette Bourdin’s album “Golden Sun”, published on Earth Mantra Netlabel.