The Kalabhumi settlement was started with the aim of establishing an ideal place for artists (the name means ‘Land of Art’). There are studios for sculpture, painting, drawing, music practice, an amphitheatre with seating arrangements for about 150 people, a gallery for exhibitions, seminars and an information platform, as well as the Performing Arts Centre CRIPA.

Opening hours: Mon, Tues, Fri 9-12 am, Sat & Sun 2-5 pm.

E-mail: aleksejs@auroville.org.in