Help Preserve Matri Mandir Shillong
Your donation helps preserve Matri Mandir Shillong through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The genesis of the Matrimandir, the spiritual core of Auroville, emerged from the profound vision of The Mother (Mirra Alfassa) in 1954, who conceived it as "the soul of the city," a place dedicated to the pursuit of individual consciousness rather than conventional religious worship. Its symbolic foundation stone was laid on February 28, 1968, a momentous event where soil from 124 nations and 23 Indian states was interred, signifying a universal aspiration for human unity and brotherhood, a core tenet of Sri Aurobindo's philosophy. This act marked the physical inception of a monumental project that would transcend traditional architectural paradigms. The actual construction, under the design of French architect Roger Anger, commenced in 1971, embarking on a challenging journey that spanned nearly four decades. This prolonged period witnessed the meticulous engineering of its distinctive golden sphere and the intricate inner chambers, requiring innovative techniques and the dedicated efforts of countless volunteers and experts from across the globe. The completion of the Inner Chamber in 2008, with its unique crystal globe and heliostat mechanism, represented a significant milestone in realizing The Mother's architectural and spiritual blueprint, establishing the Matrimandir as a pioneering example of spiritual architecture and a testament to sustained collective human endeavour.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Expressionist-Nagara Fusion architecture style, Nagara architecture style, Rajasthani architecture style, Indo-Islamic architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Matri Mandir Shillong preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel