Photos, videos from Ramanasram visit September 2009

Main Entrance of Ramana Ashram

As usual, the highlight of the trip was the spiritual experience. Its like going back to a place where you have always belonged. So obviously we all were feeling very sad as we were nearing the date to return. Though we were to return on Monday (which was the last holiday in the long weekend), we postponed departure to the next day. We started early morning on Tuesday so we can reach Bangalore in time so I can make it to my office in time.

Another special aspect about this trip was going there during Navarathri. Everyday there was a special pooja. Goddess Parvathi’s idol was installed in the temple after oorkolam and the decoration was very grand. There were musical concerts arranged within the ashram premises on each of the days of the Navarathri. Some very well known artists performed.

Of course, the trip is not complete without visiting skandashram. My elder daughter loves to go to Skandashram. Its a 35 to 40 minute trek on the Hill and my 7 year old daughter does it with ease. Just keep chanting Ramana’s name and you dont realize anything.

Outside view of Skandashram

A typical schedule when we visit Ramanashram.

1. Get up at 5am
2. Meditation at the meditation hall between 5:30-6:30am
3. Witness early morning poojas at the Ramana shrine.
4. Breakfast at 7am
5. Relax, Read at Ramana Library or visit Skandashram
6. Lunch at 11:30am
7. Relax till 2pm
8. Read books in the library or at your room or attend the book reading session in Tamil/English at the shrine
9. Tea at 4pm
10. Visit the book shop within the ashram
11. Poojas, attend the daily Parayanam (chants)
12. Dinner at 7:30pm
13. Spend some more time at the temple
14. To bed at 8:30pm

More Snaps

View of Arunachala temple from skandashram

View of the sacred Arunachala Hill from Ramanasramam

Outside view of Ramana Shrine

Inside view of Ramana shrine

Narayana seva (feeding the poor) at Ramanasram

Dining hall for guests

View of cottage in Ramanasram

Here’s a video

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