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You will then walk down the ramp between two of the twelve Petals to the Pillar of
Mahasaraswati.
Concealed within its volume, each of these Petals is to house a room of colour,
expressing a state of consciousness: luminous blue for Sincerity, deep blue for
Peace, blue-violet for Equality, pure violet for Generosity, magenta for Goodness,
vermilion red for Courage, deep orange for Progress, pale orange for Receptivity,
golden yellow for Aspiration, pale yellow for Perseverance, light green for Gratitude,
and emerald green for Humility…”
(Unfinished)
- Points for the receiving of visitors and the regulation of their movements to and
into Auroville, to be approved by: the Working Committee, the Development Group
and the Secretary of the Auroville Foundation:
1-
Note of Information to be widely distributed – see the draft presented
to the Working Committee and the list of addresses of various private
and public tourism agencies and corporations.
2-
Upgrading of the existing facilities at the Visitors Centre: a) enlarging
the Parking area; b) shaded walk over to Bharat Nivas and, past
Bharat Nivas to the Matrimandir Reception area; c) updated
information materials translated in Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil,
Gujarati, Bengali, Urdu, Oriya and Kannada); d) full-time video service
with updated presentations on various aspects of Auroville, including
Matrimandir (for a fee); e) formation of personnel to receive visitors
and answers their questions according to the level and quality of their
interest; f) organisation of exhibitions and demonstrations (crafts,
alternative technologies, art work, ecological gardening, etc.
3-
Creation of a proper Visitors Pass: a) use of the Pass in coordination
with traffic regulation inside Auroville; b) all watchmen and guards in
Auroville to use the same colour uniform and a badge, so as to be
easily recognised, and to be trained in checking Passes and giving
directions to visitors; c) The Auroville Patrol to request any visitors to
show either their Visitor Pass or their Guest Pass.
4-
Traffic Regulation: a) a new board to be placed at the turn to
“Certitude”, with a large map of the area positioned underneath a
small shelter manned by a guardian, who is trained to answer basic
questions and to direct visitors to the Visitors Centre; b) clear sign
boards to be placed at all entrances to the Auroville area, indicating
the way to the Visitors Centre and requesting quiet, cleanliness and
slow speed; c) extra watchmen on duty at the parking areas of the
Visitors Centre and the Matrimandir Reception.
5-
Relationships with the villagers: a) to clearly explain to
representatives of all the villages our policies regarding visitors and
tourists, and access to Auroville in general; b) to introduce them
practically to the system in place and seek their suggestions.
6-
Budgets: a) additional budget to be allotted to the Visitors Centre; b)
hundis to be placed at the Visitors Centre, with a simple notice
explaining our guidelines and policies.