Sri Ram Ashram Guest Policy
Please read all these points and apply at the bottom of the page.
1. Guests who fulfill the following criteria may visit:
- Individuals or families who are devotees of Babaji and are connected to Mount Madonna Center (MMC) or other projects associated with him.
- Groups of Students from Colleges/Universities or people coming for a Yoga retreat or something similar.
- Individuals or families contacting us through the website or being referred through word of mouth by people who have had some exposure to the ashram/school activities.
2. Foreign Guests must apply to Sri Ram Foundation (USA) for approval. Please contact sriram@mountmadonna.org and fill this form.
3. All guests will reside in Om Bhavan Guesthouse and accept their assigned room.
4. Guests will pay an appropriate donation set by the management (which supports meals, lodging, maintenance, internet, etc.). [See requested donation here] Donations are tax-deductible within India only.
5. Guests may stay a maximum of 10 days unless there is pre-approval of “extended guest” status.
6. Guests may apply to extend their initial stay by application to the management; guests accept that there is no guarantee of extension.
7. Once Guests are approved for an extension to their stay, they will be given an “extended guest schedule”, new fees may be set, and new duration of visit may be determined.
8. All Guests must observe the various rules appropriate behaviors of Sri Ram Ashram, as posted and communicated by the management. We draw your attention here to several important discipline guidelines:
- An important general guideline is not to single out any one child for special attention. Please do your best to treat all of the children with the same love and respect.
- If you wish to sponsor an event or party for all the children, that is most welcome after checking timing with management, but please do not single out one particular child for gifts or money, including college-going children and ashram staff.
- Physical contact with children is permitted in the context of their specific care or in culturally appropriate ways and situations. If you have any questions about this please consult one of our management staff. Although physical affection is natural to human relationships, we must have this guideline for the protection of the children and our visitors. Your mature acceptance and navigation of this, while challenging, is essential.
- Any guests who are unable or refuse to observe the various rules of the Ashram may, at the discretion of the management, be asked to leave the premises. [Click here to see the detailed rules and guidelines for visitors]
Click here to begin application to visit SRA.