Varanasi is the city of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva lives here in his true form. This is why Varanasi is also called the city of salvation.
This is the reason why devotees from all over the country and abroad come here to attain salvation. Many devotees and tourists from the southern states of India come to Varanasi. Telugu people come here in thousands every year.
Andhra people have to face many problems during their Varanasi visit. Andhra people do not understand Hindi, due to which they are unable to express their thoughts and neither are they able to understand the people of Varanasi. Due to this Andhra devotees and tourists face a lot of inconvenience in Varanasi.
Many Andhra Ashrams have been built in Varanasi for the convenience of the Andhra people. These ashrams provide excellent accommodation and food arrangements for Andhra people and all other tourists.
Varanasi Telugu Satram-
1- Sri Rama Taraka Andhra Ashram, Varanasi
Address: Mansarovar, B.14/92, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
The ashram is a very well-known place in Varanasi. Telugu-speaking people prefer to stay here as the staff speak Telugu and feels like their homeland. The route to reach the ashram from the main road is very narrow and can be reached by walk only. The rooms are compact and old. Air-conditioned rooms are also available. Lunch and dinner will be arranged free of cost on enrolling the names. This ashram is located at a walkable distance from Raja Ghat Narad Ghat, and Manasarovar Ghat which are side by side. Kasi Viswanath temple is at a walkable distance of about 1 km. The rent collected in the name of maintenance charges is also less compared to others. Online booking is not available.
2- Sri Mata Annapurna Andhra Ashram
Address: Masjid Ganga Yogi Lodge, behind Sonarpura, Sonarpura, Bangali Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221001
Very good ashram in Kashi. Here accommodation, Lunch and night food are provided. The rooms are clean and there is hot water and you have to pay 20 rupees for a bucket of water. There is a very ancient temple in front of the ashram. Ashram has a very nice climate. It can be said that Telugu people can find tasty Telugu food here. From here the temple is 1.5 km. A lot of autos and rickshaws can be found here.
Andhra Ashram Varanasi, Facilities:
- Here AC and non-AC rooms are available for Andhra people and other tourists.
- Lunch and dinner are provided here free of cost.
- Special attention is paid to cleanliness in Andhra Ashram.
- All these ashrams are located near the ghats of Varanasi. So that no one faces any problem.