There's no place more ideal than Arunachala for spiritual aspirants. With this in mind, Sathguru Venkataraman is in the process of establishing the Sri La Sri Lobha Matha Agasthiar Ashram at Arunachala as the international headquarters of Agasthiar's Universal Mission. What is an ashram? It's a spiritual center established by a Sathguru. The Agasthiar Ashram at Arunachala Sri La Sri Lobha Matha Agasthiar Ashram Girivalam Road, Adaiyur Thiru Annamalai, Tamil Nadu 606 604 India. Under the leadership of Sathguru Venkataraman, the activities of the Agasthiar Ashram include: - feeding the poor and the needy - clothing the poor - arranging for free medical help for the poor - educating the poor - caring for the handicapped and the elderly - conducting congregational worship programs - renovating and caring for ancient temples which are spiritual power centers - reinstituting spiritual practices that humans have ignored but should not have - spreading Sri Agasthiar's message far and wide through talks, books, magazines and the Internet - making people aware of the spiritual bounty that's awaiting them in Arunachala - causing a spiritual resurgence - working towards the spiritual upliftment and regeneration of humankind - making healthy spiritual lives possible in a busy, material world. The Ashram conducts its spiritual activities not just in Arunachala but also in many other cities including Chennai (Madras). The Ashram also sells books, magazines, photos and spiritual supplies blessed by the Siddhas including figurines, incense, conch shells, etc. These are available only at the Ashram outlets. All proceeds from these sales are used only for the Ashram's spiritual activities. Buy these and automatically participate in these spiritual activities! The Agasthiar Ashram is a beacon of spiritual hope in a world of moral decadence. It's a haven for spiritual aspirants. It's a ticket to spiritual salvation and life with God. It's an oasis of spiritual possibilities in a material desert. It's the elixir that soothes the spiritual hunger of a planet jaded by materialism. The Agasthiar Ashram is for the good of all. The wisdom of Sri Agasthiar and his lineage of divine teachers is for everyone, irrespective of race, religion or nationality. We welcome each and everyone of you to partake of it and find your way back to God.