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If you want something offbeat, relaxed, and spiritually modern, take your kids to Auroville. This is where children get an introduction to conscious living, creativity, and inner stillness—but in a very light, friendly way.The Matrimandir area, with its peaceful gardens and golden sphere, sparks...