Prasanthi Nivasam
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Important Guidelines

Before you arrive

A few things to know before you arrive. Reading these takes two minutes and keeps your stay peaceful.

  • Arrive before 8 PMAll counters and canteens close at 8 PM sharp.
  • Dress to the anklesMen: full trousers and shirt. Women: salwar-kameez or saree with dupatta.
  • Bring photo IDAadhaar for Indian citizens. Passport for all overseas visitors, including Nepali nationals.
  • Silence after 9 PMResidential blocks observe silence from 9 PM. No outdoor movement after that hour.

Kindly do

  • Remove footwear before entering the Mandir and Sai Kulwant Hall.
  • Move in silence inside the Mandir. Loud conversation disrupts those in prayer.
  • Keep the premises clean. Bins are provided at regular intervals across the campus.
  • Men and women queue in separate lines for darshan — follow the seating ushers.
  • Carry your accommodation booking confirmation and photo ID at all times.
  • Switch your phone to silent mode on campus at all times.

Kindly avoid

  • No cameras, mobile phones or recording devices inside Sai Kulwant Hall or the Mandir.
  • No shorts, sleeveless shirts, tight clothing or see-through fabric for any visitor.
  • No non-vegetarian food, eggs, tobacco or alcohol anywhere on the ashram campus.
  • No visits between men's and women's residential blocks.
  • No photography where signs restrict it. Restrictions are clearly posted.
  • No movement in residential areas after 9 PM.
  • No electric kettles, cooking equipment or personal appliances in the rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring children?

Yes. Children under 4 stay free and do not count toward the 3-per-room limit. Children above 4 are counted as guests.

Can I extend my stay?

Online bookings are for 2 nights maximum. To extend, visit the accommodation counter on your second day. Extensions are granted on the spot subject to availability.

What if I arrive late at night?

Plan to arrive before 8 PM. If delayed, accommodation cannot be confirmed after that time. A taxi to a nearby hotel in Puttaparthi town is the backup option.

Is vegetarian food the only option?

Yes. Both canteens serve only vegetarian food. No non-vegetarian food, eggs, tobacco or alcohol are permitted anywhere on campus — even in your room.

Can I enter the Mandir at any time?

Darshan follows the published bhajan and programme schedule. Do not enter outside those times; the Mandir is locked between sessions.

What ID does a foreign national need?

A valid passport. Form C (available in the Policies section) must also be submitted at check-in. A Nepali citizenship card is not accepted — a passport is required.