Annadana Satrams in Ahobilam

Upper Ahobilam

Upper Ahobilam, situated amidst the dense Nallamala forest, is the main temple area. It offers a few dedicated Annadana Satrams providing free meals to devotees.

  • Brahmana Nitya Annadana Satram

    Provides daily free food to devotees. Highly regarded for serving meals in a remote area.

    Free Meals
  • Arya Vysya Annadana Satram

    Provides food to devotees in the afternoon and evening. They also offer accommodation, requesting guests to have their meals at the satram.

    Free Meals Accommodation
  • Other Religion-Specific Satrams

    A few other community-based satrams operate here, ensuring that visitors of various backgrounds receive free annadanam (food donation).

Lower Ahobilam

Lower Ahobilam is the more accessible part of the town and hosts over 20 Annadana Satrams. Many of these are community or religion-based, offering both free food and rooms.

  • Sri Ahobila Matham (Annamacharya Trust)

    Offers free prasadam/meals three times a day. Dadiyannam (curd rice) is typically served in the morning and evening.

    Free Meals
  • Community & Religion Based Satrams (20+)

    There are numerous satrams operated by different communities (e.g., Padmashali, Reddy, Kamma, Vysya). Many provide free food and basic accommodation. Some communities even have multiple satrams.

    Free Meals Accommodation
  • Yogananda Narasimhaswamy Kshetra

    Near the Yogananda Narasimha temple in Lower Ahobilam, there is also a dedicated Annadana Satram serving devotees.

Accommodation Overview

Satram Rooms

Many of the 20+ Annadana Satrams offer rooms to pilgrims. While the accommodation is often basic, the food is completely free. Voluntary donations are accepted after meals.

Private Lodges

For those seeking more amenities, there are several private lodges and guest houses available, particularly in Lower Ahobilam (e.g., VPS Nivas, Swathi Complex). These offer AC/Non-AC rooms for a fee.

Government / Trust Hotels

Facilities like the APTDC Haritha Hotel and Ahobila Mutt Guest Houses provide reliable paid accommodation options for tourists and pilgrims.

Note on Donations: Food at the Annadana Satrams is served completely free of cost as a service to the Lord and devotees. However, voluntary donations are welcomed and appreciated after partaking in the meals to help sustain these noble initiatives.