Kanhangad, 23kms south east of Kasargod is famous for two ashrams namely
Anandashram and Nityanandashram. Founded in 1931 by Swami Ramdas and Mother
Krishnabai, endearingly called papa and mataji, Anandashram is about 5kms
from Kanhangad in the Mangalore-Shornur sector of southern railway. This
internationally renowned spiritual centre housed in a serene atmosphere
offers a quiet, peaceful ambience best suited for meditation and spiritual
studies.
The main ashram building is on an elevated hilly spot. With in the ashram
compound, there is a Bhajan hall, a satsang hall, samadhi mandirs, a book
stall and an information center. To the new visitors, the information
center illustrate a video giving a general idea about the Ashram and its
activities. There is also a small beautiful circular garden with a flag
post atop which flutters the Ashram insignia with the holy Ram Nam printed
on it.
The relics of the beloved papa and the holy ashes of papa and pujya mataji
are preserved in a beautiful silver box in a small room of the ashram
called 'shrine'. It is kept over a marble platform along with the marble
replicas of their holy feet. The walls of the shrine are adorned with
pictures of papa, mataji and their parents. The daily routine at the ashram
begins at 5.00a.m with Vishnu Sahasranamam, followed by several offerings
and closes with Arati at 12.30p.m. The afternoon session starts at 2.00p.m
with Ram Nam, followed by Hare Rama, Hanuman Chalisa, Bhajans and concludes
at 9.30 p.m. with Arati.
Contact :
Anandashram
Anandashram P.O., Kanhangad 671531. Dist. Kasaragod
Phone : 0467-2203036, 2209477, 2207403
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