Fw: stay at oppiliappan koil

March 7, 2007

Dear All:

FYI.

V.Sadagopan

http://www.oppiliappan.org

- Subha Venkatesan

Tuesday, March 06, 2007 8:10 PM

stay at oppiliappan koil

Dear all, We had the good fortune of visiting oppiliappan koil recently. Thestay was made memorable by Andavan Ashram, which has excellentaccommodation for devotees. It is situated in Sannadhi theru oppositethe temple and is very close and convenient. The place is very clean and the service is excellent and friendly.There are ordinary rooms ( the rate at the moment is a mere hundredrupees) at the ground level and up a flight of stairs. There are acouple of AC rooms on the 2nd floor which are a little more expensive,if we do not mind climbing two flights of stairs. The food is alsoprovided from someone who lives close by. "We have plans to build more AC Rooms on the ground level" says ShriSundaram who manages the Ashram. He explained, saying that manydevotees are not able to climb two flights of stairs and that AC roomsat a lower level will be a convenience to them. He provided valuableinfo by way of calling for taxis and autos whose drivers chargedreasonably without overcharging, and arranging for meals. He knew about who lived where and pointed to the houses which havebeen lying vacant. As we all know and also as Shri Sundaram pointed out, more and morehouses in the divya desams are being bought by people who do notbelong to our culture. Bhagavathas who have some spare cash lying around should considerbuying these, if possible. I don't know how we can keep track of thesehouses. If anyone has any ideas as to what can be done, please sharewith the rest of us. For Bhagavathas who wish to go to oppiliappan koil in the near future, here is the phone number of Shrimad Andavan Ashram: 0435- 2463138, tocall ahead of time and book accommodation. The mailing address is:Srirangam Srimad Andavan Ashramam, SannathiStreet, Uppiliappan Koil, Thirunageswaram - 612-204. I hope more Bhagavathas will be able to make use of this facility. ShrImate BhUmidevi sameta ShrInivasaparabrahmaNe namaHshubha

March 8, 2007

Dear All, It is a good and useful piece of information about the Andavan Ashram.But please note that during the marriage season days,it is not available to others. It means most of the time during the year it is not available for staying purpose.(During Margazhi and Adi it is mostly vacant).Very good suggestion about buying the houses in Divyadesams.It is worth considering. adiyEn, Kidambi Kasthuri Rangan

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