Anandasramam - Kasargode

Swami Ramdas and Mother Krishnabai, endearingly called Beloved Papa and Pujya Mataji, founded Anandashram in 1931, in Kanhangad, Kerala, South India. Their life and teachings serve as a beacon to mankind. Their vision was universal and their life was devoted to the service of humanity

Anandashram is located in Kanhangad, in the Mangalore-Shoranur sector of Southern Railway. Most of the important trains halt at Kanhangad. The nearest airport is at Mangalore, about 100 km away, with regular services linking all major cities.

On alighting at Kanhangad Station, one can avail of a bus, taxi, or auto rickshaw to reach Anandashram, which is about 5 km away. On the National Highway 17, there is an area known as Ramnagar. On taking the road leading to Panathur, just about half a kilometer away on the right, stands the arch in this picture.
The Ashram provides a conducive atmosphere for visiting aspirants, to progress towards the goal spelt out above. The devotees are therefore advised to keep chanting the Holy Name as much as possible so as to ensure constant remembrance of Him, to see God in everything and everyone, love and serve all, looking upon them as the very forms of God, and submit to His supreme will in all matters.

 
Standing below the arch one can see the main Ashram building on an elevated hilly spot at a distance of about 250 meters. The path from the arch to the main gate of the Ashram is hedged by thickly grown coniferous plants making it appear as a green wall on either side of the path.
As one enters the gate, to the right is the Reception office to welcome visiting devotees, register their names and allot accommodation.
A few meters from the gate there is a small circular garden and on its southern side stands the flag mast atop which flutters the Ashram insignia with the holy Ram Nam printed on it. The aim of human life is realization of God, for which the easiest way is constant remembrance of God. The flag reminds us of this goal and the act of hoisting the flag symbolizes our commitment to raise ourselves to the higher plane and attain the goal.
In the southern end of the Bhajan Hall is a small room. This small room was the ANANDASHRAM started by Beloved Papa in 1931. It was here that Swami Ramdas  and Pujya Mataji lived with a handful of devotees in those early days of the Ashram, and it was the launch pad for their unique mission of Universal Love and Service. This room is now called the shrine.
The relics of  Swami Ramdas  are preserved in a beautiful silver box, which is placed over a marble platform in the shrine, packed with the holy ashes of Swami Ramdas and Pujya Mataji and several books containing Ram Nam written by devotees. To the left of the silver box, marble replicas of Swami Ramdas’ and Pujya Mataji’s holy feet are implanted. Two beautiful pictures of Swami Ramdas  and Pujya Mataji are placed on the wall above the platform. To the right of the Bhajan Hall is the Centenary Hall.Coinciding with the 100th birthday of Pujya Mataji, a new spacious hall for satsang was constructed and christened Mother Krishnabai Centenary Hall, on the 25th September 2003.