About Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram
Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram is a spiritual ashram located in Agrahara Kollai, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the 20th-century mystic Yogi Ramsuratkumar. Situated south of Arunachala Hill, the ashram houses the saint's samadhi shrine, meditation halls and gardens. Established in the early 1990s and inaugurated in 1994, it is known for its peaceful environment, devotional chanting and daily annadanam, attracting devotees and visitors seeking quiet contemplation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, well-maintained ashram complex with gardens, open courtyards, a main shrine housing the samadhi of Yogi Ramsuratkumar, meditation halls and a hall displaying his personal belongings. The environment is calm and orderly, with devotees chanting 'Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram'. Areas open to visitors include the shrine, meditation hall, book stall and dining hall during annadanam hours.
Key highlights
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Samadhi shrine of Yogi Ramsuratkumar
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Spacious meditation hall for silent contemplation
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Display of personal belongings and photographs of the saint
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Peaceful landscaped gardens and courtyards
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Daily annadanam (community meal) for devotees and visitors
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Book stall with literature on Yogi Ramsuratkumar's teachings
History of Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram
Dedicated to Yogi Ramsuratkumar (1918-2001), a revered mystic and devotee of Ramana Maharshi. The ashram was established by his devotees in the early 1990s and formally inaugurated in 1994 on land associated with the saint. It preserves his samadhi shrine and personal belongings and continues his teaching centered on the mantra 'Om Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram'.
Culture & Context
An important spiritual centre in Tiruvannamalai, part of the town's tradition of saints associated with Arunachala. The ashram attracts devotees from across India and abroad, promotes simple devotional practice, meditation and annadanam, and is regarded as a place of peace and contemplation.
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