1) What are the general Guidelines one should follow in campus life ?
Paramanand Campus welcomes you to this divine and heavenly spiritual abode. To help us make this a home for you and to maintain the sanctity and simplicity of ashram life, please abide by these simple guidelines inside the ashram.

It is our deepest and sincere hope that you feel completely at home at Paramanand Campus.

1) Please help us maintain the beauty of your home. Please do not pick flowers. Please place all trash in the bins (dustbins, garbage cans) located in various locations inside the ashram. Ensure your sh shoes are neatly lined up outside dining areas and yoga halls.

2) Please help us conserve Mother Earth’s resources - water especially hot water and electricity. Please make sure all water sockets, hot water geysers, all lights, fans, air conditioners and all other electrical items are turned off before leaving your rooms.

3) Alcohol is strictly prohibited at all times both inside and outside the ashram. Illicit drugs & tobacco products of all sorts including cigarettes, cigars, tobacco chew and others are strictly prohibited.

4) Ashram gates close at 10 pm & open at 5:00 am.

5) Please do not loiter outside of your rooms or anywhere in the ashram premises after 8:00 pm. Please be sure to be in your rooms by 9:00 pm at the latest. Please try to observe silence or be very, very quiet after 10:00 pm.

6) Please abstain from uttering any obscenities. If by chance you find yourself thinking of any obscenities, please offer them to Holy Mother Earth as she will gracefully carry away all of the negativity laden in your minds and hearts.

7) Dress guidelines – Please be respectful of Indian customs & culture. Please do not wear sleeveless or tank tops or short skirts or shorts.

8) Meal time guidelines – please observe silence while in the dining hall. It is a time of prasad which is not only feeding your physical bodies but nourishing your inner spirit. Please make sure to come on a timely manner. Out of respect for others who are waiting to have their prasad, please exit the dining hall once you have finished your meal. If you require a second helping of food, please make sure that the serving spoons do not touch your plate. Remember to silence your cell phone when you are in the dining hall.

2) How can I provide my feedback?
We greatly value your feedback for improvements. We request you to fill out feedback form before check out at the ashram.

3) How can I make a donation to the ashram?
Please make donations ONLY at the main reception desk. PLEASE make sure to receive your receipt (even if you don’t require it). Please see the brochure in the Welcome Package which details the charitable and humanitarian activities of the ashram.

4) What are some useful tips regarding Indian etiquette?
A general rule of thumb – be sensitive and respectful. When in doubt, observe what others are doing, or simply just ask.
Preserve the purity of sacred places (eg. eating areas, places of worship, yoga halls, meditation spaces), remove your shoes.
When greeting someone, fold your hands in Namaste, avoid shake hands or other forms of greetings, as Namaste is customery.
It is customary to give and receive Prasad/things/etc. with the right hand.
When sitting in front of elders, teachers and out of respect, do not sit with your feet pointed toward them. Elders are respectful and not called by their first name alone... you may use word 'ji' at the end of their name.

5) Is it safe to walk out of the ashram alone at dark?
It is un-advisable for females to travel out side campus alone into deserted areas in night. Please travel in pairs whenever possible.

6) Where can I check my email, make a phone call, or change money?
Our campus is WiFi. You can check emails on your laptop or we have computer lab where you can check emails free of cost. Phone calls can be made, please ask help desk. There is 1 ATM outside the campus.

7) What if I get sick or need medical attention?
We have our own hospital with dispensary in the campus. Hours are Sunday to Friday 10am to 1pm. If you require attention outside these hours, please go to the Help Desk and someone will help you.

8) What about drinking water?
Drinking water is provided in the Yoga Hall area in coolers. Feel free to fill up your bottles/thermos with these. Please be sure to only drink bottled or filtered water.

9) Who can clean my room?
As part of your karma yoga, we request that you keep your rooms clean. Cleaning supplies are available to share for each room/floor.

10) Where can I get soap, toilet paper, etc?
You can pick up or make requests for items at your local reception office.

11) Is there hot water?
There is hot water in rooms. Turn on the water heater with the wall switch 10 minutes prior to use and shut off immediately after use. Please conserve so that others can also have hot water.

12) How can I get my laundry done?

Please put all laundry in bags to your local reception office with your name, room number and number of items (Rs 10 per item) on it. Your laundry will be returned to the office in its bag 24~48 hours after drop off.
Please note that in Indian custom, undergarments are not to be sent out to the washer man. Rather, these can be cleaned individual in your bathroom. You may also do all of your own laundry and we request that you use cold water to save energy and save the hot water for showers.

13) Where do I go regarding questions about my room ?

At reception where you can ask questions.

Any recommended tips?

Paramanand Campus welcomes you to this divine and heavenly spiritual abode. We offer the following recommendations during your stay to make it the most comfortable as possible.

1) Seva – Karma yoga is a beautiful way to offer your actions to inner self. Please notify the reception office if you would like to contribute your services or talents to the many charitable and humanitarian activities of the ashram.

2) If you are missing any items in your room or any thing needs maintenance or repair, please notify the office staff in your individual areas. The cleaning of your rooms is your own personal seva.

3) For your protection, it is unadvisable for females to travel alone into the jungle or deserted areas either during the day or at night. Please travel in pairs whenever possible.

4) Please check the notice board for times of classes and other pertinent information.

5) If you would like to make a monetary contribution to the ashram and/or its numerous charitable and humanitarian activities, please inquire at the reception office.

6) We welcome your suggestions so please do not hesitate to convey them to us.