Amritapuri Ashram (Mata Amritanandamayi Math)
Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala · DevotionalMeditationVolunteer / seva
In short: Home ashram of Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) near Kollam, Kerala, with 3,500+ residents. All are welcome to stay; register in advance and check Amma's travel schedule. Foreigners are accepted; cost is contact ashram; minimum stay is not published.
Last checked 2026-10-22 · from 4 official sources: Accommodation in Amritapuri · FAQs: Amritapuri Ashram · Contact Us · Yatra – Amma's schedule
Photo: popsauce · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Home ashram of Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma) near Kollam, Kerala, with 3,500+ residents. All are welcome to stay; register in advance and check Amma's travel schedule.
Stay details
| Who can stay | Everyone is welcome to stay at any time and take part in daily activities. Couples given private rooms where possible; single men and women stay in dormitories. |
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| Foreigners accepted | yes |
| Cost / donation | Simple Indian-style meals (and non-spicy Western food) provided along with accommodation. Prices: Not published - contact ashram |
| Minimum stay | Not published - contact ashram |
| Volunteer (seva) terms | Seva terms: Not published - contact ashram |
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| How to apply / book | International visitors (incl. OCI): register online in advance via amritapuri.org/eservices/stay. Indian nationals: email [email protected] or call +91 70340 24286. General: +91 476 289 7578. |
| Nearest transport | Taxi pickup can be ordered through the online registration. Route map (air, bus, train) on the official site; specific nearest station/airport: Not published - contact ashram |
Contact
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| Not published as a contact line (WhatsApp required for receiving taxi driver details) |
Sources: www.amritapuri.org · www.amritapuri.org · amma.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Best time to visit
Time your visit to when Amma is in residence: she tours frequently, and darshan at Amritapuri resumes 16 December 2026 after the Bharata Yatra. Public darshan runs every day except Tuesdays and Fridays. Amma's birthday (late September) is marked as Vishwa Seva Dinam; Onam, Krishna Jayanti and Guru Purnima are also celebrated. Climate guidance: not published on official pages.
- Darshan resumes after Bharata Yatra: 2026-12-16 (www.amritapuri.org)
- Amma's birthday (Vishwa Seva Dinam): late September (annual) (www.amritapuri.org)
Sources: www.amritapuri.org · www.amritapuri.org · last checked 2026-10-22
Things to do
- Amma's darshan (not Tue/Fri): arrives ~3 PM, meditation & satsang, darshan from ~5 PM with free tokens; evening bhajans
- Follow the ashram daily schedule alongside resident disciples
- Ayurveda hospital (incl. panchakarma), libraries, tailoring on site
- Cross the backwaters on the Amrita Setu pedestrian bridge or a hand-poled boat
- Nearby towns: Kayamkulam 12 km north, Karunagappally 10 km south
Sources: www.amritapuri.org · www.amritapuri.org · last checked 2026-10-22
How to get there
| Nearest airport | Trivandrum (110 km south, ~3 h; ashram taxi ₹5000) or Kochi (140 km north, ~4 h; ₹5500), prices as of Feb 2024 |
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| Rail | Kayamkulam (KYJ, 12 km north) – regular buses to Amrita Setu; or Karunagappally (10 km south) |
| Notes | Order an ashram taxi via online registration; prepaid airport taxis to 'Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram' also work. |
Sources: www.amritapuri.org · last checked 2026-10-22
What visitors say
Visitors often describe a peaceful, well-organised, volunteer-run place with simple rooms; reactions to the experience vary widely, from deeply moving to underwhelming. Some reviews mention friction with volunteers.
Paraphrased common themes from public reviews; no ratings shown. Read them: Reddit r/Kerala – first impressions at Amritapuri · Tripadvisor – Amritapuri Ashram review · Reddit r/Meditation discussion
What to pack
- Passport + copies of passport and visa / Indian photo ID – Mandatory for stay (www.amritapuri.org)
- Small inflatable mattress – Rooms have floor mattresses; suggested by ashram (www.amritapuri.org)
- Earplugs – Suggested by ashram (dormitories) (www.amritapuri.org)
- Luggage lock – Suggested by ashram (www.amritapuri.org)
- Vitamins / protein supplements – Suggested by ashram (www.amritapuri.org)
- Personal medicines – Suggested by ashram (www.amritapuri.org)
Festivals here
Sources
Last verified: 2026-10-22
Stay details above are taken only from the linked official pages; the visit sections (season, things to do, getting there, visitor themes) cite their own sources, which may include travel guides and public reviews. Fields marked “Not published - contact ashram” were not found on official sources. Spotted an error? Tell us via the About page.
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