Varanasi is widely known as the city of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides here in his sacred form, which is why Varanasi is often referred to as the “City of Salvation.” Devotees from across India and around the world visit this holy city with the hope of spiritual fulfillment and liberation.
A large number of visitors also come from the southern states of India, especially Telugu-speaking devotees. Every year, thousands travel to Varanasi for pilgrimage and दर्शन.
However, many visitors from Andhra Pradesh face language difficulties during their stay. Since they may not be familiar with Hindi, communication can become challenging, leading to inconvenience while interacting with local residents or arranging services.
To support these devotees, several Andhra ashrams have been established in Varanasi. These ashrams offer comfortable accommodation and familiar Telugu-style meals, helping visitors feel at home while they focus on their spiritual journey.
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.
