Sri Aurobindo Nagari
Terai is the seat of our environmental dreams. Situated in the fertile plains of southern Nepal, this location is home to our agricultural center, our largest organic dairy farm and Terai Samadhi.
Terai nourishes our community.
Overview
Terai is the breadbasket of our community. Located on 13 hectares in the fertile Terai plains of southern Nepal, it rests near the banks of the sacred Narayani river and the birthplace of the Buddha. Placed within the Chitwan Buffer Zone, come here to enjoy the spiritual and natural abundance of southern Nepal.
On our land, we cultivate paddy, wheat, millet, barley, corn and vegetables in accordance with Nepali and contemporary permaculture agricultural techniques. This land is intended to mirror the dreams of Auroville, the City of Dawn by revitalizing once barren land and creating food forests in a self-sufficient community nourished by the Divine.
This location is ideal for all those desiring a society with total harmony in inner work and outer action. In the Chitwan Buffer Zone, this area is regularly visited by rhinos, hornbills, and even the occasional elephant! In addition to fields and guesthouses, our Terai home contains a spectacular Samadhi which can hold up to 500 people for potent reflection and contemplation.
Terai in Numbers
Our Activities in Nagari
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Ecology
Situated in Nawalparasi, our Tarai ashram is located in a sub-tropical grassland on the banks of the Narayani River. The river is a holy site and the third largest river in Nepal, containing fertile floodplains and grasslands home to 55 species of native grasses including elephant grass. The grass gets its name from its elephantine size (8 m tall), granting it the ability to hide even elephants!
Situated within the Chitwan Buffer Zone, it is privy to one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Chitwan Park is home to endangered Asian One-Horned Rhino, Bengal Tigers, gharial, Sarus Cranes, Bengal floricans, 20 other nationally threatened birds and 544 birds total. The ashramites regularly recount seeing rhinos, hornbills and other incredible wildlife in their daily lives on the land
Observing wildlife, Chitwan National Park, Nepal © GRID-Arendal, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Ways to Stay
Retreat
Enjoy weekly talks by Swamiji, nightly kirtan (Hindu chanting, morning yoga and other yogic practices. Terai’s tropical climate make it a prime spot during the winter months.
Volunteer
Participate in karmayoga by offering a service! We welcome all to participate in the farm, cowshed and others kitchen. Those staying for more than one month are welcome to teach as well!
Trek
Leap off into the unique beauty that is Nepal. Explore Chitwan National Park, the rhodendron hills around Pokhara or through the Himalayan tundra.