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Ashram Stay — Book Accommodation at Ramanalayam
Ramanalayam offers simple, comfortable accommodation to sincere seekers. Rooms are available as single or shared, with attached or shared bathrooms. Vegetarian meals are included. While daily sittings and pooja attendance are warmly encouraged, they are not mandatory.
Ashram Rules
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1. Purpose – Ashram for self-enquiry, meditation, quietude; also welcomes long-term volunteers.
2. Location – 3 km / 10 min from Jaffna International Airport; nearest town Tellippalai (tuk-tuk ≤Rs 500); - Rs 2,000 one-way from Jaffna town.
3. Stay conduct – Short-term visitors stay exclusively on-site; not to be used for personal errands (visiting relatives, sightseeing).
4. Arrival/departure – Must inform Ashram of timing and meal requirements on those days.
5. Prohibited – Smoking, alcohol, addictive substances → immediate removal on violation.
6. Dress code – Modest attire (veshti, trousers, sarees, kurthas, etc.) in common areas; no sarongs/shorts/sleepwear outside rooms.
7. Silence & discipline – Phones off during pooja/satsang, silent otherwise; no loud talk; headphones for music.
8. Seva (service) – Visitors invited to help with cleaning, cooking, serving, gardening, pooja prep.
9. Accommodation – Shared basis depending on occupancy; cleanliness emphasized throughout.
10. Documents required – NIC/passport copy at check-in; COVID-19 vaccination proof.
11. Food allergies – Inform in advance; Ashram will accommodate where possible.
12. What to bring – Bed linen provided; bring own toiletries, towels, mosquito repellent, slippers, torch.
13. Extending stay – Possible if no conflicting visitor requests; inform ahead; subject to Ashram's discretion.
14. Cost – No fees charged; voluntary contributions welcome, receipts provided.
15. Approval – All visits must be pre-approved; Ashram may refuse without explanation, subject to capacity.
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