Well-known people of society spend money to build ashrams to give tribute, hope and happiness to the homeless, helpless, oppressed, helpless, abandoned, mentally and mentally ill, injured, infected, old and dying people.
Apart from this, ashrams are also built for religious purposes. People of many monasteries or sects also build ashrams.
For centuries, a fair of saints has been held in Varanasi and ashrams keep on being built here from time to time. If you are looking for cheap and good ashrams in Varanasi, then the list given below will be useful for you.
Varanasi Ashram List/ Ashram in Banaras-
1- Cycle Swamy Ashramam-Kashi (Varanasi)
Note: Telugu – Tamil Ashram in Varanasi
Address: Subandana Apartment, D.No. 28/194 Near, Pandey Haveli Rd, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
Located at a distance of 4.5 km from the Varanasi CCS bus stand. Cycle Swamy Ashram offers single rooms as well as five-bedded AC and non-AC rooms. All the rooms provided are clean and spacious.
Room Types:
- 5 Single Beds
- 5 Bed AC Room
Facilities:
- Check-In:24:00 Hrs.
- Check-Out:24:00 Hrs.
- Food Facility:No
- Parking:No
- Hot Water
- CCTV
- Drinking Water
- Attached Toilet
- Pay At Check-In
2- Sri kasi Gayatri Ashram (varanasi)
Address: Sri kasi Gayatri Ashram D/47/118, 157, Ramapura Luxa Rd, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
Sree Kasi Gayatri Asramam which is located on Rampura Luxa road opp to PDR mall is a reliable Asramam for telugu people who can stay here for 9 days/9 months/40 days Mandal Deeksha during their visit to Varanasi on a pilgrimage. This Asramam will provide accommodation Annaprasadam etc during the stay.
Sri Kasi Gayatri Ashram Rooms
- 2 Bed AC Room – Double Bed and Western Attached Let-Bath Rs.1,568.00
- 2 Bed Non AC Room – Double Bed and Western Attached Let-Bath Rs.896.00
Special Note:
- Extra Per Person (Age above 5 Year) will be Chargeable Rs.336 for AC Room and Rs.224 for Non AC Room
- Food Facility – Annaprasadam is available in Dharamshala
- The main gate will remain closed between 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Check-in is not possible at this time
- Parking Facility is near about available
3- Matridham Ashram, Varanasi
Address: post, Christ Nagar, Bada Lalpur, Chandmari, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221003
This place has a very peaceful environment. You can come here with your family and friends. This place has very large area beautiful artwork and Gardening. People come here to worship Jesus. Good place for Christmas celebrations. People here are welcoming. Its nature is a friendly place.
4- Sri Anandamayi Ashram, Varanasi
Address: Shivala Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
This very ashram was fortunately able to enjoy this unique scene on the occasion of the Savitri Mahayajna for three years from 1947-1950, which was not performed anywhere else previously. Its object was ‘world-peace’.
On the occasion of Chaitra Navaratra this Ashram was established in 1945 on the bank of the Ganga through the untiring efforts of the venerable Gurupriya Deviji. The Vasant Puja continued to be performed here each year after the acquirement of land in 1944; this worship has been coming down without any break till today. Not only this, even oblation is being given daily without any break in the pit for oblation (Havan-Kund) of the Yajna that continued for three years. The glory of this place cannot be expressed by words; it may be experienced only through the surrounding environment.
5-Sree Ramataraka Andhra Ashramam, Varanasi
Address: B 14/92, Near Pandy Haveli, Manasarovar Ghat
Rama Taraka Andhra Ashram is an ideal and affordable place to stay in Varanasi; It is near Kedar Ghat of river Ganges. The Sri Rama Taraka Ashram is one of the best ashrams in Varanasi, the rooms are neat and clean with AC and without AC facilities. The food in the ashram is cheap and tasty. For visiting Varanasi for rituals, travel or any religious ceremony the Sri Rama Taraka Ashram is best place to stay.
Description:
* Rama Taraka Andhra Ashram is an ideal place to stay in Varanasi; It is near Kedar Ghat of river Ganges.
* From Varanasi Rly Stn any auto fellow can take us there by charging Rs.70-80.
* Both AC & Non-AC rooms are available for stay with attached bathroom.
* The charges of AC & Non-AC rooms are affordable; A family of 4-5 persons can be accommodated in that room;
* They provide food (Lunch & night Tiffen) at free of cost – only vegetarian food; no Cast bar.
* Very near to Andhra Ashram – Karivena Brahmin Annadana satram is there – they too provide food (Lunch & night Tiffen) at free of cost – exclusively for Brahmins; with a traditional touch;
* from Andhra Ashram the Lord Viswanatha temple is about 1.5 Km – walkable distance;
Room Cost:
Dormitory= Free
Rooms = Rs 80/- per Day
Room with attached Bathroom = Rs 150/- per day
AC Room = Rs 800/- per day
Free Veg.Lunch and Veg.Dinner is been provided for the persons who stay in Ashram.
Note: Prices may vary on Special Days.
6- Dariya Ashram Kashi
Address: C 18/132, Panchkoshi Rd, Daulatpur, Naibasti, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002
Dariya Ashram Kashi is a ashram located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The average rating of this place is 4.00 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews. The street address of this place is C 18/132, Panchkoshi Rd, Daulatpur, Naibasti, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India. It is about 0.97 kilometers away from the Chowka Ghat railway station.
7- Baba Keenaram Ashram – Varanasi
Address: Pandit Manmohan Malviya Rd, near Hotel Brodway, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
Baba Keenaram Ashram in Varanasi is a serene and spiritually enriching destination. Dedicated to Baba Keenaram, the founder of the Aghori sect, the ashram offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city.
The atmosphere is tranquil, with an aura of deep spirituality. The ashram is well-maintained, clean, and exudes a sense of calm that is perfect for meditation and reflection.Krim Kund is a unique and spiritually significant site, known for its deep connection to the Aghori sect and Baba Keenaram.
Rich in historical and spiritual significance, the ashram provides insight into the life and teachings of Baba Keenaram and the Aghori tradition. The presence of various relics and scriptures adds to its reverence.
Baba Keenaram Ashram is a must-visit for anyone interested in spirituality and the Aghori tradition. Its peaceful environment, historical importance, and dedicated staff make it a significant spiritual retreat in Varanas
8- Shri Satua Baba Ashram Mandir, Varanasi
Address: Chowk Road, near Manikarnika Ghat – Manikarnika Mahashamshan Ghat, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
The main Ashram is located at the Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi (Varanasi), the City of Light. Manikarnika is the most important of all the Ghats, said to be the place of the earth’s creation and where Lord Shiva grants liberation to the departed souls. It is the most auspicious cremation place in India. The Ashram is home to an ancient Shiva temple and Radha Krishna shrine as well as a newer temple with shrines dedicated to Sri Rajarajeshwari, Radha Krishna and Lord Shiva in the form of a mercury lingam. Vedic chanting and offerings are made during the day and aarti (offering the light) is performed each morning and evening.
Three times a day the Ashram serves free nutritious meals to saints, sadhus, pilgrims and the poor. It provides free lodging to pilgrims and runs a Sanskrit school offering free education and full board to 70 boys aged 10-18 years, who are trained to become Vedic Pundits (priests).
9- Shivala Balananda Tirthashram Varanasi
Address: B.3/179, Sonarpura Road, Shivala, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
It is a religious nice place, and very near to Ganga, Sivala Ghat. It’s just 200 m from there.
Extremely good & harmonious place. Provides value for money. Vegetarian. Extremely pious place. 2-3 minute walk to Shivala Ghat where you can enjoy the serenity of Ganges. Well connected to Assi, Lanka, Godowlia and Dashaswamedh ghat.
10- Tapovan Aashram, Varanasi
Address: Nakkhighat Rd, Ashok Nagar Colony, Ashok Nagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
Tapovan Ashram (monastery) is one of the most sacred places in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (the northern Part of Inda). Varanasi is probably the oldest living city of India and is treated as one of the most sacred places which is the regular destination for pilgrimage and wandering monks.
The grateful devotees eventually built his Ashram on the bank of the river Varuna. Most of the Sadhus in the Ashram live permanently. Also, there are novices and wandering monks who pass through or stay for a while. Besides continuous chanting of the divine names of Sita Ram every morning and evening the saints in the Ashram chant Samskrit Prayers to Sri Maharaj Ji paying homage to the divine in him.
11- Bharat Sevashram Sangh – Varanasi
Address: Sigra Chauraha Rd, near Nagar Nigam Road, Chhittupura, Sigra, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010
Located at a distance of 2.5 km from the Varanasi CCS bus stand. Bharat Sevashram Sangha offers two and three-bedded AC and non-AC rooms. Meals and other necessities are available near the stay.
Good place to stay at a low price like in Varanasi city. Environment and people are spiritual. It is very good for those who will go with 4-5 people group. But the Distance from the ghats is quite high. If you afford to stay near of ghats then go for it.
12- Vidya Ashram, Varanasi
Address: 10/82 A Ashok Marg, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007
The Ashram honours all its visitors equally. Peasants, artisans, intellectuals, women, adivasis, scientists, artists, administrators, statesmen, all are seen as epistemic beings, none inferior, or superior to any other.
The Ashram is a place where people interested in Vidya come. They come for a day, a week, a few months, for even longer, or for indefinite periods. They come because they find the dialogue at the Ashram enlightening and rewarding. They come because they want to contribute to the Ashram by their ideas & lifestyle.
The Ashram is at Sarnath, seven kms north of the Varanasi cantonment Railway Station. Seven kilometers south of the Station is Banares Hindu University. This is the north south expanse of the city of Varanasi.
Sarnath symbolises the tradition of the perennial philosophy of change.
13- Shwasanand Ashram, Varanasi :- श्वासानंद माऊली समाधी, काशी
Address: 7/111, Sonarpura Road, Tilbhandeshwer, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
This is the place where Shwasanand Mauli Balabhau Maharaj Pitale, (Mehkar Dist. Buldana Maharashtra) took Sanjeevan Samadhi “Sanjivan Samadhi” in the year 1930.
‘Santshree Balabhau Maharaj Pitale of Mehkar, who is known in history as the pioneer of the religious revolution of Maharashtra – Sadhguru Shwasanand Mauli, a great saint in the tradition of Sant Dnyaneshwar and Muktai!
Good place to visit and stay if you want to keep travel low budget. Rooms are clean. Washrooms are common but clean. Place is near to Vishwanath Temple.
14 - Maharshi Sadafal Deo Ashram, Sarnath, Varanasi
Address: Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007
Maharshi Sadafaldeo Ashram Baraipur Sarnath Varanasi Uttar Pradesh was constructed in the year 2000
It is mini branch of vihangam yoga varanasi sant samaj. It is about 100 meters distance from Sarnath railway station. In this ashram, Sadafaldeo Ji Maharaj statue, Acharya Niwas, Satsang Bhawan, Sant Niwas, and a small well-maintained garden are the main points of attraction.
15- Shri Adi Jagat Guru Shankaracharya Ashram, Varanasi
Address: Near Shiv Mandir, Banaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010
Overall the scenario of comfort is quite good but cons are there as :-
If you visit in the summer season then the room becomes hot which is unbearable if you are from a moderate or colder area or if you haven’t faced the summer season before.
Otherwise, the toilets and sanitation system are proper and connectivity to water is also good. They also provide free parking if you book a room
We are happy with their service.
16- Shree Mata Annapurna Andhra Ashram | Telugu satram | Telugu Pandit | Hotels
Address: Masjid Ganga Yogi Lodge, behind Sonarpura, Sonarpura, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
Very good asramam in kashi. Very good accommodation and lunch and night food are also provided. The rooms are also very good and there is still hot water, but there are no rooms, but the management will make arrangements and provide heating. But you have to pay 20 rupees for a bucket of water. There is a very ancient temple in front of the ashram and the ashram has a very nice climate. It can be said that Telugu people can find very good Telugu food here and from here the temple is 1.5 km. A lot of autos and rickshaws can be found here.
17 - Shree Sadhu Bela Ashram, Varanasi
Address: B. 2/260, Anandbagh, Bhadaini, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005
A peaceful and magnificent temple away from all the bustle of the city. It has a spiritual vibe. Must visit if you want a quiet, peaceful place
18 - Shri Dattatreya Prasad Annadhan Ashram, Varanasi
Address: Shyam Temple Rd, Misirpura, Near Laxmikund, Sidhgiribagh, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010
In the dwelling of Lord Vishwanath, His Holiness Shri Shri 1008 Maunibaba established “Shri Dattatrey Prasad Anndhan Ashram” for the welfare of the Humanitarian. In this unequalled Ashram, the idols situated are of :
- Sri Mahaganapati Ji
- Sri Mauni Baba Ji
- Sri Sri Mahameru Shriyantra
- Sri Mahatripurasundari Ji
- Sri Sri Shriyantra Panchdhatu
- Sri Rajarajeshwari Ji
- Sri Venugopal Ji
- Akhand Jyot
- Sri Kameshwari Ji
- Saputik Ling
- Shaligram
- Sri Venkateshwara Ji
Daily Puja Timetable3:00 am – Morning
From 3:30 am – Mangala Aarti
5:00 am to 8:00 am – Pujan Abhishek (Shodasho Pachar Puja of all Deities)
9:00 am – Mahshringar Aarti
12:00 noon – Mahabhog Aarti
3:00 pm – Uthapan (Opening of temple)
In this blog we have told about some good ashrams located in Varanasi. Before going to any ashram, keep in mind that the ashram is a peaceful and devotional place, hence gambling, alcohol and meat are prohibited in such places. If you go to any ashram, maintain peace there and do not do any kind of wrong work.