The Vedic Vidya Kendra in Puducherry, created by the Arya Samaj Society, aims to embody the philosophical teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. It offers both short- and long-term spiritual retreats that foster deep contemplation in a natural environment. With features like Gurukul for traditional education, Vanaprastha for spiritual retreats, and a communal dining area encouraging simplicity, the Kendra promotes a holistic spiritual lifestyle. The Yagnashaala serves as the heart of the campus where communal fire rituals enhance the spiritual unity among residents.
The architecture has been created with earthy and raw character in construction, offers meditative spaces, integrates with the exterior green environment, and invokes a spiritual calmness across Kendra.
Its layout promotes interaction, with semi-open spaces that blur boundaries between indoors and outdoors, encouraging fluidity and contemplation.
With about 52 Kutir (Cottages) each designed to augment one's spiritual purpose, the Vanaprastha is an abode for 50-75 aged ashramites.
The heart of the entire campus is the Yagnashaala where daily Yagna (Fire) is performed amidst reverberations of Vedic chants.
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