Siva Sannidhi Accommodation Facility

To read an earlier posting on Siva Sannidhi, before the construction of the new annexe building, go to this link here.

I have received emails from readers eager to view the completed new annexe at Siva Sannidhi. I made this original posting of the new annexe, at this link here but now construction is complete and the new accommodation annexe which has 39 rooms is now fully operational. 

I am posting the below photographs to give an idea of the rooms and the facility. All rooms have two single cots, tiled floors, mosquito net windows, fan, attached western style bathroom and a small dressing room with sink. Bedding i.e. mattress, top sheet and pillows are standard in all rooms. 

The annexe is very quiet, comfortable, a two minute walk from Ramana Ashram and shops, and most importantly has a magnificent darshan of Arunachala. Accommodation rates are very reasonable and except over Deepam, long stays are allowed. The week of Deepam is always heavily oversubscribed, so the facility has no rooms available at that time. Siva Sannidhi has a dining hall in which food (Andhra Style, medium heat) is served three times a day). 

The manager and workers at Siva Sannidhi are very friendly and helpful and the facility which attracts a pilgrim type visitor does not have a commercial or worldly atmosphere. The new building at Siva Sannidhi is by far and away one of the most pleasant and convenient accommodation facilities located in the Ramana Nagar side of Tiruvannamalai. 

Arunachala Grace represents Siva Sannidhi as booking agent. So for more information or to make a reservation, please use our email contact at the top left side of this page. 

Welcoming Visitors to Shiva Sannidhi

Reception

Welcoming Lord Ganesha

Darshan of Arunachala from Shiva Sannidhi

         Elevator, new building

Standard Room

All windows with mosquito netting

Standard Western Style Bathroom

Some bathrooms have water heaters

Rooms have small dressing area with separate sink

Layout sample of first two floors

Seating area on Second Floor

Open area on Third Floor

Third Floor open area suitable for group meetings

Four rooms on fourth floor roof

Athithi Ashram

The Athithi Ashram, which is located on the southside of Arunachala and about 3 minutes walk from Ramana Ashram, is not as well known as some of the other local ashrams, however accommodation is available to visitors and pilgrims.

Over the last couple of years some new accommodation areas have been added at the front of the ashram, which comprise more modern facilities. Food is available at this ashram as is also the use of a Meditation Hall and library. Its location is very good and set in a peaceful area whilst also being close to all necessary facilities.

The granite stone building is the original accommodation area of the ashram.

I climbed to the second floor of the granite building and took this photograph from the balcony looking down into the compound.

If you want to find out more about this ashram you can get in touch by email:athithiashram@sancharnet.in

Telephone contact information: +91-(0)4175-237817