Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram, Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
The Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram is the ashram of the saint Yogi Ramsuratkumar, who made his home in Tiruvannamalai. It stands on the Girivalam road, close to the sacred Arunachala hill, and welcomes visitors of all backgrounds. A listing says that free meals (annadhanam) are served three times a day.
What to see and do
- Visit the samadhi shrine and sit quietly
- See the ashram's main entrance and quiet grounds near the Girivalam road
- Ask about the annadhanam, the free meal, which a listing says is offered three times a day
- Combine the visit with the Girivalam walk
Ideal for
- Pilgrims who follow the saints of Tiruvannamalai
- Visitors who want a calm, open and simple place
- Girivalam walkers who want a rest stop
Good to know
- One listing gives morning and evening hours with a break, but its wording is unclear, so check locally
- Dress modestly, and keep silence and respect in the shrine
- The ashram is on the Girivalam road, so it can be reached by a short drive or a walk
- Allow about 30 to 45 minutes
Spiritual significance
Yogi Ramsuratkumar is one of the saints of modern Tiruvannamalai, and the ashram is a place of simple welcome and free food for pilgrims.
Why it matters
- A saint of Tiruvannamalai: one of the modern saints linked with Arunachala
- Open to all: the ashram welcomes visitors and serves free meals
- On the Girivalam road: an easy stop on the way