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Sri Ramanasramam
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Key facts
- Volunteer Not confirmed
- Foreigners can stay Yes
- Minimum stay 3 days recommended; max 5 days (Indians) / 14 days (foreigners); one-night stays not considered
- Cost type Free
In short: The ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi at the foot of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai. Free, limited rooms are reserved for devotees and must be requested online in advance. Foreigners are accepted; cost: Free; minimum stay: 3 days recommended; max 5 days (Indians) / 14 days (foreigners); one-night stays not considered.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · from 3 official sources: Accommodation · Visiting Us · Contact
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What's unique here
- Old Hall, Samadhi Hall, Matrubhuteswara shrine – Old Hall, Samadhi Hall, Matrubhuteswara shrine and Nirvana Room source
- Sri Chakra Puja on Fridays, full – Sri Chakra Puja on Fridays, full moon days and first day of each solar month source
- Path from the ashram up to – Path from the ashram up to Skandasramam on Arunachala source
Stay details
- Who can stay
- Strictly for devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi (Indian and foreign); not for general tourism, temple visits or giripradakshina. Singles, couples or families up to five.
- Foreigners can stay
- Yes
- Cost / donation
- Accommodation and meals are free of charge; donations are encouraged. About 25% of requests can be accepted.
- Minimum stay
- 3 days recommended; max 5 days (Indians) / 14 days (foreigners); one-night stays not considered
- Volunteer (seva) terms
- Not confirmed
- Daily schedule
- Not confirmed
- Rules
- Clothing must fully cover knees and shoulders
- Check-in 7 AM–7 PM, checkout by 1 PM; dates cannot be changed after submission
- Cancel at least 15 days ahead; no-shows barred from applying for 12 months
- Avoid visiting on full moon and festival days
- Foreigners (incl. OCI) must upload passport/visa for FRRO reporting
- How to apply / book
- Register online at stay.gururamana.org (no phone, walk-in or short-notice requests). Allow 2–3 days for a reply; present the approval QR code and ID on arrival. Accommodation office: [email protected], +91 4175 236624 (7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2–6:30 PM IST).
- Nearest transport
- Chennai airport 172 km; Puducherry ~100 km; Bengaluru ~200 km. Tiruvannamalai railway station ~3 km from the ashram; bus stations ~3 km; 2 km south of the main temple.
Common questions
How much does it cost to stay at Sri Ramanasramam?
Accommodation and meals are free of charge; donations are encouraged. About 25% of requests can be accepted.
Compare costs across 36 ashrams →Is it free to stay at Sri Ramanasramam?
Yes. Accommodation and meals are free of charge; donations are encouraged.
How do I book a room at Sri Ramanasramam?
Register online at stay.gururamana.org (no phone, walk-in or short-notice requests). Allow 2–3 days for a reply; present the approval QR code and ID on arrival. Accommodation office: [email protected], +91 4175 236624 (7:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2–6:30 PM IST).
Can foreigners stay at Sri Ramanasramam?
Yes, foreigners can stay at Sri Ramanasramam. Foreigners (incl. OCI) must upload passport/visa for FRRO reporting.
What is the minimum stay at Sri Ramanasramam?
3 days recommended; max 5 days (Indians) / 14 days (foreigners); one-night stays not considered
Last checked 2026-10-22 · Source
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Sources: www.gururamana.org · www.gururamana.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Best time to visit
Official page: hot and dry most of the year; April–May hottest (mid-40s °C); northeast monsoon Oct–Nov is wet and moderate; Dec–Jan brief, pleasant winter. Devotees are asked to avoid full-moon and festival days.
Sources: www.gururamana.org · www.gururamana.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Things to do
- Old Hall, Samadhi Hall, Matrubhuteswara shrine and Nirvana Room
- Sri Chakra Puja on Fridays, full moon days and first day of each solar month
- Path from the ashram up to Skandasramam on Arunachala
Sources: www.gururamana.org · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Chennai International (172 km); Puducherry (~100 km); Bengaluru (~200 km) |
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| Rail | Tiruvannamalai station (~3 km) |
| Notes | Taxis readily available from airports. |
Sources: www.gururamana.org · last checked 2026-10-22
What visitors say
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What to pack
- Light cotton clothing covering knees and shoulders – Hot climate; dress rule (www.gururamana.org)
- Light woollen layer (Dec–Jan) – Cool nights/mornings in winter (www.gururamana.org)
Questions about this ashram
- ▲ 0Is the stay at Sri Ramanasramam really free? How do I apply?
Stay & booking✓ Answered · 1 answer · 2026-10-22
- ↗Which ashrams in India accept foreigners for long stays?
Answered in general
- ↗Are there free or donation-based ashram stays in India?
Answered in general
Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-22
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