Really Not A Tourist Place in General, but a place for spiritual experience! Depending upon the level one's soul has reached, vibrations can be felt near the Aurobindo Samadhi, vicinity of which can induce deep meditation and calmness, but not a cup of tea for everybody. Photography and mobile use are prohibited inside ashram premises. Devotees of The Mother and Maharshi Aurobindo can buy philosophical books in a nearby store, Ashram also arranges pure veg meals at subsidized rates. Mass meditation and other spiritual uplift activities are constantly going on.

Pondicherry is mainly about the Ashram and it is a serene place set in the French Quarter. However, it is devoid of any vibrations thanks primarily to the tamsik / rajsik energy of the ashramites and devotees who flock here. I have been here multiple times with same reaction. You may visit Sri Aurobindo's and Mother's rooms with prior permission on the same day at site.

There is really nothing to see here. People are gathering to venerate at this tomb and I felt out of place. You need to leave your shoes on the other side of the road before entering and there is a carpet to walk on. If you are adept there is a small library inside where you can buy all books relevant.