Om Namashivaya.

Our
Ashram is a religious place dedicated to “The advancement of religion,
spirituality and yoga”. ARUNACHALA ASHRAM has a temple with various poojas and
a meditation hall where meditation and yoga are conducted. Ashram conducts
various spiritual teachings of the Bhagavat Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras and various
Upanishads. Conducts satsangh camps for the advancement of religion,
spirituality and yoga. It has rooms to accommodate participants of such
programs.  


The ashram offers daily annadhanam at lunch time. Please see “accommodation” page for Rules and regulations. Ashram has a dress code.

**The dress code is not to be seen as restrictive, but rather as an invitation to express pride and love for Sanathana Dharma. ** **
Any Ashram serves as an institution dedicated to upholding the tenets of Sanathana Dharma.

Tiruvannamalai Ashram Accommodation

Arunachala Ashram Accommodation

 Accommodation can be given on arrival. Availability can be known by E-mail. Admission from 6am  to 7 pm only.  Contact through E-mail : bookingarunachala@gmail.com   FIRST REPLY will be given at the earliest, within three days.

Please read all the sent information thoroughly . Ashram will call you, if it is really needed, if you request, to clarify with you, when you are ready to book. After booking we give a phone number. Audio messages are preferable, more efficient to deal.

The ashram offers daily annadhanam at lunch time.

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  • Please see the dress code shown below. All, including children, have to follow. Please remember the ashram is for upholding Sanathana Dharma.
  • 24×7 hot water, Lift facility. Campers can have tea/coffee/breakfast/lunch/dinner only in the dining hall on time.
  • Yatris should wash their plates and teacups in our washing area.(Should not keep on the dining table).
  • Taking food to rooms is not allowed. For genuine reasons management will help you out.
  • Food from outside is not allowed inside the room, you have to take it only in our dining hall.
  • Room Services are not available in our ashram

Ashram Accommodation

Rooms Avaliable

Rooms to suit individuals, couples and families are available in limited numbers.

Arunachala Ashram Accommodation

Rules & Regulations

  • Indian nationals must provide evidence of Indian nationality(Aadhar Card).
  • Foreigners are requested to provide a copy of their passport and Visa at the time of arrival and fill C form.
  • Accommodation will not be available for those who come for business purposes.
  • Personal Belongings : Ashram is not responsible for any loss of your personal belongings. Yatris must not leave cash or valuables in the room and dining hall. If they do so, it is at their own risk
  • Prohibited Items:  Smoking, alcohol, drugs, and non-vegetarian foods are strictly prohibited.
     Listening to or playing movie songs is strictly prohibited inside the Ashram.
  • Mobile Phone Usage: All should understand that Ashram is a place for peace, silence, Satsangh, and worship.
     Personal talking should not be made audible to others and minimum emergency telephonic conversation can be done.
  • Tips :  Anybody who wishes to contribute to the welfare of ashram workers can donate to the office only. It will be distributed evenly to all staff.  Giving tips to a few chosen staff leads to discontentment among other staff creating disturbances to ashram administration.
  • Kindly put your mobile phone to flight mode in the following occasions:
  • 1. In the prayer hall and temple.
  • 2. When you are sitting with Swamiji for discussion or Satsangh.
  • 3. In Dining hall.

Dress Code
if the dress code is not followed, one will not be allowed inside the ashram.

Men and women must cover their shoulders, midriff and legs.
Dresses should be of Indian tradition including for children and foreigners. (Sarees, salwar kamees with shawl, White dhotis & Formals).
Gents: Colour lungis, half trousers, and Bermudas are strictly prohibited.  Ladies: Tight-fitting clothing, transparent and revealing clothing, Leggings, tank tops, low-cut and sleeveless t-shirts, and nighties are not allowed.
***Foreign national ladies' dresses are to be Salwar-cum-ease only.
Children:Parents should educate children about the ashram and inculcate our Sanatana dharma of respecting elders and Swamiji and about the dress codes. Parents must take care of their bed-wetting child, if it is so.
###Parents must carry napkins for infants and must not dispose in the toilet closet but in the bin outside the room.
  • General :
    Please ensure that all lights and fans are turned off before leaving the room.
    In case the room key is missed, the guest needs to pay the replacement amount of Rs.250.
     Please leave the room clean and tidy, switching off all lights and closing all taps, doors, and windows
     The room key must be handed over to the office at the time of checkout.
     Hence, all should understand that they should not be disturbing other people by gossiping (by talking about politics, personal problems, etc) inside our ashram, as it could cause unpleasant feelings for other Yatris.
     ShramaDhan : Yatris are welcome to volunteer to do seva.
     VISITORS: are not allowed in the guest's room without prior permission
  • PAYMENT for ACCOMMODATION Contributions are necessary to meet out the recurring expenses. Therefore, the guests can donate to the trust. A minimum donation will be suggested according to the nature of the stay. If at all there is excess, then it will be utilized for the purpose of the charitable activities of the trust. More over all guests are requested to donate to the charitable activities like educational and social upliftment activities. ADVANCE BOOKING is not mandatory but guest can ensure the availability of the room by requesting for advance booking, if one prefers.
  • Cancellation Policy: Free until pervious day of 12 am of the booking date. After this, no refund. Kindly contact office for details. (example: booked for 25.12.2023, no refund after 12am of 24.12.2023).
  • Ashram has all rights to cancel the stay because of unforeseen reasons.
GIRIVALAM

Avoid coming back in the middle of the night. You can go to girivalam at any time you feel like. Those who want to walk barefoot are welcome with a suggestion that you must practice barefoot walking for 5 kms many times at your place before attempting here to enjoy the most.

Satsangh

Dear Sanathanis, Yatris can schedule an appointment to meet Swamiji for a Satsang session. All are invited to get prasadam from Swamiji. The office will give guidance on how to get it and at what time.

Arunachala Ashram

Daily Routine

  • 05.00 a.m. Yoga and meditation
  • 06.30 a.m. Tea
  • 7.00. a.m. Morning Satsang. And followed by Pooja. With chantings
  • 08.30 a.m. . Breakfast
  • 10.00 am Satsangh on prior appointment
  • 11.00 a.m Personal meet by appointment
  • 01.00 p.m. Lunch
  • 04.30 pm Tea
  • 06.00 p.m bhajans and meditation sessions
  • 07.30 dinner

Sat Dharma Trust

OM SHRI GURUBHYO NAMAH

Contact us

  • (200 m from girivalam) Sivam Nagar II, anaipirandan Village,Chengam Road,
  • TIRUVANNAMALAI - 606603 Tamil Nadu, India

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