ASHRAMS - ANNADHANAM -POURNAMI DAYS

Several prominent ashrams and charitable trusts offer mass annadhanam (free food service) on Pournami (full moon) days, particularly around the sacred Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai, where thousands of pilgrims gather monthly.

Ashrams & Trusts with Dedicated Pournami Annadhanam

Sri Arunachala Annadhana Trust

4.3

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No.107, 722Q+J88 Om Nagar

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Located near Om Nagar in Adi Annamalai. They serve meals to over 3,000–5,000 devotees every single Pournami. The service features vegetable rice at 6:00 PM followed by idli and sambar at 10:00 PM. Devotees can coordinate via the Sri Arunachala Annadhana Trust Official Site

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Siva Sri Thiyaneswar Amma Ashram

4.6

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ClosedThiyaneswar Veedhi Vediyappanur Road

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Situated on Vediyappanur Road in Adi Annamalai. This trust has reliably served free meals to sadhus and pilgrims on full moon days for over 25 years. More details can be verified through the Siva Sri Thiyaneswar Amma Ashram Portal

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KAILASA Tiruvannamalai (Nithyananda Janmabhumi Kshetram)

4.3

(108)

Place of worship

OpenGirivalapathai Adi Annamalai, opp. Rajarajeshwari temple

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Located right on the Girivalapathai. They run a "Mega Kitchen" on Pournami nights serving organic, sattvik meals to thousands of walking pilgriMS

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Satguru Charitable Trust (SCT)

Operating close to the Arunachaleswarar Temple. They hold large, specialized feeding drives on Purnima and Amavasya along the Girivalam route. Information on remote sponsorship is available via the Devaseva SCT Campaign Page

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Kodi Swamigal Charitable Trust

This trust hosts Nithya Annadhanam near Varunalingam on the Girivalam path. They arrange expansive food distribution stalls targeting pilgrims completing the full moon walk. Details are listed on the Kodi Swamigal Official Website

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Ashrams with Continuous Daily Annadhanam (Including Pournami)

These primary ashrams do not limit their food distribution to full moon days; they run massive daily kitchens that scale up to feed the influx of pilgrims during every Pournam

Sri Ramanasramam

4.8

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Open63F4+GMH, Chengam Road, NH 66

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Located on Chengam Road. They host the daily Narayana Seva (sadhu feeding) at 9:45 AM alongside multiple daily dining hall slots for visitors. You can check schedules on the Sri Ramanasramam Activities Page

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Sri Nannagaru Ashram

4.6

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OpenRamana Maharshi Street, 2, Chengam Road

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Located in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar. They provide highly-rated, homely vegetarian tiffin, lunch, and dinner entirely free of charge to all visitors

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Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram

4.7

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Open1833/1, Agrahara kollai, Chengam Road

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Situated on Chengam Road. They provide clean, peaceful surroundings and maintain a large daily free food program for anyone visiting the preMISES/

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Shri Seshadri Swamigal Ashramam

4.6

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OpenNo: 8, Chengam Road

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Located next to Ramanasramam. They distribute traditional Annaprasadam daily around 12:00 Noon to ongoing seekers and full moon travelers

Summary Comparison

Ashram / Trust	Core Focus Area	Pournami Specific Operations
Sri Arunachala Annadhana Trust	Adi Annamalai	Serves distinct evening and late-night meal shifts
Siva Sri Thiyaneswar Amma Ashram	Adi Annamalai	Long-running 25-year-old traditional full-moon seva
KAILASA Tiruvannamalai	Girivalapathai	Organizes a "Mega Kitchen" for organic medicinal meals
Sri Ramanasramam	Chengam Road	Institutional daily Narayana Seva and dining hall meals
Sri Nannagaru Ashram	Rajiv Gandhi Nagar	Offers 3 free, comprehensive daily meals to visitors

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  Kodi Swamigal

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  Siva Sri Thiyaneswar Amma Ashram

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Immediate Action Steps

• Clear Outlets: Open the bunds (raised barriers) at the lowest points of the field to let the trapped water flow out safely.
• Dig Drainage Ditches: Create small temporary trenches across the field to guide pooling water toward the main drainage exit.
• Wash Submerged Leaves: If muddy water has splashed over young plants during heavy rains, gently wash them using clean water or light supplementary spraying so sunlight can reach the leaves. 

Post-Drainage Recovery Care

• Avoid Fresh Nitrogen: Do not apply heavy nitrogen fertilizers right after draining, as wet, damaged roots cannot absorb them well and it can trigger roT.
• Use Potassium Sprays: Apply a foliar spray of potassium or balanced nutrients to help the stressed plants recover strength.
• Watch for Pests and Diseases: Stagnant and humid conditions attract fungal infections like blast or brown spot; inspect your crop daily and apply recommended protective treatments if needed. 

Long-Term Prevention

• Laser Land Leveling: Flatten your fields evenly before the next planting season so water does not pool in low pockets.
• Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD): Shift to smart irrigation methods like IRRI Rice Knowledge Bank
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