Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments – A Peaceful Home Stay in Tiruvannamalai

Located in Vediyapannur, Tiruvannamalai, Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments offers a serene and spiritual retreat for pilgrims and seekers visiting Arunachala. The homestay features eight apartments, providing a comfortable and tranquil environment for short- and long-term stays.

Facilities & Features Apartments:

A Home Shared with Loving Companions:

A few friendly dogs of Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments have made their home beside the owner’s parked vehicles in the car park, providing warmth, safety, and companionship to guests.

Yes, the presence of these friendly dogs truly adds a unique warmth and sense of Divine connection to the stay at Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments. Their companionship, playfulness, and protective nature create a serene and comforting atmosphere for guests.

The opportunity to serve them by offering food and water aligns beautifully with the teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba. The story from Sai Satcharitra, where feeding a black dog led to the devotee’s healing, is a profound reminder of God’s presence in all beings. The frequent visits of the black dog at the homestay seem like a divine blessing, reinforcing the spiritual energy and grace that surrounds Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments. He is called “Karrupan” which means “Blackie.”

For those seeking peace, devotion, and a deeper connection with Ramana Arunachala, this sanctuary also provides the perfect space to experience both inner stillness and acts of loving service.

Sacred Space for Spiritual Practices:

Ground floor of Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments

One of the ground-floor apartment is dedicated as a sacred space for spiritual seekers. This special place hosts:

• Shirdi Sai Baba Miracle meditations in “Mohanji voice”. (To know who is Mohanji – click -www.mohanji.org)

• Kriya Yoga / Yoga, chanting, and healing sessions

• Daily prayers, bhajans on specific days

• Baba's prasadam offerings

• Floor mats provided for participants (you may also bring your own meditation mats, pillows, and cushions)

• You Tube links provided for you to view when it was being setting up

Accommodation Available for Rent on Short / Long Stay:

Ground Floor of Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments

The other apartment on the ground floor is available for rent, offering guests a chance to stay in a peaceful and spiritually uplifting environment. Ground floor apartment will be suitable for elderly occupants who cannot climb steps or maybe with small children or Occupants with health conditions. Photos and video will be published shortly.

First Floor of Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments

As mentioned all the apartments are furnished in similar manner, and providing the same standard of service and amenities. Please visit Gallery for photos.

Second Floor of Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments

As mentioned all the apartments are furnished in similar manner, and providing the same standard of service and amenities. Please visit Gallery for photos.

Roof Top

A large rooftop designed for sadhana and spiritual activities offers an expansive, open space under the vast sky, providing a deep sense of freedom and connection to the divine.

Features of the Rooftop:

• Open and Spacious: A wide, uncluttered area allowing for meditation, yoga, chanting, and spiritual gatherings.

• Arunachala Mountain Views: The sacred Arunachala is visible at the front and there is another mountain at the back, offering a spiritually uplifting sight.

• Lush Green Carpet: A soft green carpet covering the floor, creating a natural and soothing atmosphere for barefoot walking and meditation.

• Nature’s Harmony: Birds sing melodiously, and squirrels playfully jump from one tree to another, adding to the serene environment.

• Fresh Air & Gentle Breeze: The rooftop allows for fresh air to flow freely, enhancing the experience of peace and rejuvenation.

• Sacred Ambiance: The elevated space gives a feeling of being closer to the sky, perfect for sunrise and sunset meditations, full moon sadhana, or silent contemplation.

Would you like to stay at this space?

Please don’t hesitate to make Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments your choice of accommodation for your next pilgrimage to Tiruvannamalai.

Catering at Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments

At Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments, we offer catering services featuring a delicious menu that includes Malaysian cuisine, South Indian, North Indian, and select Western dishes. Every meal is prepared with devotion and offered as prasadam to Baba, infused with blessings and positive energy.

Catering options are available and can be customized to meet individual requirements. Guests are encouraged to discuss their preferences with the Hostess during booking.

We are delighted to share some of the dishes we have prepared and offered. While we have only managed to capture a few for your visual delight, we plan to share more in the future to keep you well-informed.

Vegetarian Malaysian Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak is Malaysia’s beloved national dish, traditionally made with coconut rice, spicy sambal, and a variety of side dishes. A vegetarian version replaces the usual anchovies and egg with delicious plant-based alternatives while preserving the dish’s rich flavours.

Key Components of Vegetarian Nasi Lemak

• Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak) – Fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk with pandan leaves, lemongrass, and a pinch of salt for a rich, creamy taste.

• Vegetarian Sambal – A spicy and slightly sweet chili paste made with dried chilies, onions, garlic, tamarind, and palm sugar. Some variations include mushrooms, tofu, or tempeh for extra texture.

• Crispy Fried Tempeh or Tofu – Replaces the traditional fried anchovies, adding a crunchy and savory touch.

• Peanuts and Fried Crispy Papadam or Crackers – Roasted peanuts and crispy crackers add a delightful crunch.

• Cucumber Slices – Fresh, cooling cucumber balances the heat from the sambal.

• Hard-Boiled Egg or Vegan Egg Alternative – Can be replaced with tofu scramble or omitted for a fully vegan version.

• Vegetable Side Dishes – Options like stir-fried kangkung (water spinach), okra, or pickled vegetables (achar) enhance the meal.

• Banana Leaf Presentation (Optional) – Traditionally served on a banana leaf for added aroma and an authentic feel.

This vegetarian Nasi Lemak retains the dish’s signature flavours—coconut richness, spicy sambal heat, and a mix of textures—making it a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Would you like a recipe for it? Have a feast from my YouTube

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Malaysian Vegetarian Mee Curry

Amazing, delicious and scrumptious Malaysian Vegetarian Mee Curry offered as homemade catering dish for Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments. It is such a comforting, pampering and flavourful dish. The combination of noodles, coconut creamy curry broth, crispy fried paneer or tofu, and fresh vegetables makes it both hearty and delicious.

Ingredients used:

• Fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and green chilly

• A rich coconut-based curry broth with spices like star anise made with coconut milk

• Fried paneer or tofu for protein, noodles

• A drizzle of dark soy sauce with fried garlic for extra flavour

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The Delight of Malaysian Vegetarian Mee Goreng

Malaysian Vegetarian Mee Goreng is a flavourful, spicy, and satisfying stir-fried noodle dish, bursting with the rich essence of Southeast Asian cuisine. This dish is a perfect balance of sweet, savoury, and spicy flavours, making it an irresistible comfort meal for any time of the day.

The noodles are coated in a luscious blend of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and a hint of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), giving them a deep, caramelized umami taste. A touch of turmeric and chili powder adds a gentle warmth, while fresh ingredients like tomatoes, bean sprouts, and crisp vegetables bring a delightful crunch to every bite. Fried tofu soaks up the bold flavours, making each mouthful deeply satisfying.

What truly sets this dish apart is its spicy and smoky undertones, a signature of traditional street-style Mee Goreng. The squeeze of lime at the end brightens up the dish, enhancing its complexity. Topped with crispy fried shallots, the final bite is a mix of textures and aromas that leave you craving for more.

This tasty, spicy, and comforting meal is a must-try for those who love bold flavours and a hearty, fulfilling dish. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a delightful experience that captures the essence of Malaysian street food.

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Some of the ingredients required to prepare 100% authentic is not possible because we cannot get them easily in Tiruvannamalai. We have shared some of the dishes to give an idea about the uniqueness and delicacies’ at Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments.

Routine weekly cleaning services for the interior and exterior of all the apartments

Weekly Housekeeping Services at Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments (Inclusive of Rent)

1. Bed Covers and Linen - between one and four weeks once

• Before check-in, the double bed is prepared with fresh bed covers, pillow covers, and one or two blankets, depending on the number of occupants.

• Linen is changed every four weeks unless it becomes dirty or a specific request is made for an earlier change.

• As there are no small children, bed covers do not get dirty quickly.

• The use of air conditioning helps reduce perspiration, keeping the covers cleaner for longer.

• Linen changes are flexible and included in the rent.

2. Rubbish Clearance - once a week

• All collected rubbish is disposed of, the bin is emptied, washed, and replaced with a new bin cover. Bin cover given once a week.

• A large communal dustbin is available at the start of Vediyapannur Road on Girivalam Road, approximately 1.5 km from Om Sai Ram Garden Apartments.

• Initially, when assistance was requested for rubbish disposal, helpers quoted service charge INR 50 per collection. This fee is to cover their labour for collection, disposal, and travel expenses for a 1.5 to 2 km journey. We are providing this service for our occupants as inclusive into the rental.

• But it is only once a week when housekeeping services are undertaken for their apartment.

• For any earlier, rubbish clearance and disposal then the occupant has to undertake on their own.

3. Cleaning/Wiping of Windows and Grills

• Interior Windows & Grills: Cleaned every week.

• Exterior Windows & Grills: Cleaned during check-in and again in the 4th week.

4. Doors at the apartment – once a week

• The entrance wooden door, mesh door, bathroom door and bedroom doors are wiped and cleaned.

• Wipe doors, focusing on corners where dust collects

5. Kitchen & Surface Cleaning Checklist – once a week

Daily Cleaning – suggested check list to The Occupant to maintain the hygiene especially if they are using kitchen for daily meal preparations.

• Wipe kitchen countertop

• Clean gas stove (including burners and knobs)

• Wipe dining table and chairs

Weekly Cleaning – inclusive of rent

• Wipe down fridge top and outside surfaces

• Dust and clean shelves & cupboard exteriors

• Kitchen work tops, shelves

• Two hob burner gas hob, knobs, grills

• Wipe dinning table and chairs

• Interior fridge will be checked for its hygiene maintenance

Monthly Cleaning (or as needed if dirty earlier):

• Clean fridge interior (remove expired items, wipe shelves

  )

• Deep clean cupboard shelves (remove items, wipe thoroughly)

• The entire fridge, freezer – interior and exterior will be cleaned after every check out and before new check in.

• Hence, fridge needs to be maintained at the same standard as received through the occupancy.

6. Living Hall – book shelves / prayer altar – once a week

• All the shelves are dusted, wiped and cleaned

• The walls are also cleaned in the same way

• Burnt incense stick ashes, candles, withered flowers are removed and altar prepared for prayers / sadhana

7. Floors of the Apartments – once a week

• The entire floor inside apartment and outside cleaned by sweeping and moped. Apartment floor gets mopped at least three times covering all corners. With cleaning liquids and then finally with clear water.

8. Bathroom and toilet - once a week

• Bathroom floors, wall, sink and toilet wiped, scrubbed and cleaned.

• Both wet floor area and dry area are cleaned

• All around the washing machine, mopped and cleaned to keep it dry (boundary has been created in most of the apartments). Only one is without boundary as still waiting for workers to complete the work.

• PVC – curtains washed – after each occupancy if required

9. Curtains in the apartments – washed once every 6 months

• Earlier if required

10. Glass / Mirror / on windows, cupboard, bathroom – cleaned once every week

• All the glass work are cleaned, wiped once every week

11. Corridor of the apartments – once a week

• Scrubbed with long brush and mopped after sweeping.

12. Car Park – daily and weekly cleaning

• Car park is swept daily by helper on site

• Car park is scrubbed and washed once a week, earlier if it appears dirty

13. Staircase, landing, roof top – once a week

• Swept, cleaned and moped

14. Ceilings, cob webs – once a month

15. Flower beds, pot, plants – maintained and watered daily

16. Fans and storage space (attic)– cleaned – 3 months once unless it gets dirty earlier

17. All rubbish then collected from the apartment, gathered in bulk and gets disposed of – once a week.

18. THE RENT: Inclusive of all the above services, cleaning products, aids and tools.

• The use of toilet cleaner,

• Floor cleaner / Dettol,

• Soap powder,

• Gloves, brushes, tools for cleaning,

• Bin bags – once a week during cleaning service only

• Laundry detergent for linens,

• All the wear and tears to the tools and replacements (A full set is provided in each bathroom of the apartments) - Like mop / broom / brush may break whilst cleaning. We have offered different buckets for bath and cleaning the apartment. Each apartments are having its own sets of cleaning tools. During house keeping we bring our own cleaning tools. Interior and exterior tools are kept separate for hygiene purposes.

19. Apartments are routinely checked, pest controlled for ants, spider

• Occupants are requested to maintain hygiene and not to keep the mesh doors and windows open which then can allow entry for lizards, insects, mosquitoes, etc. The view of Arunachala Mountain is visible even with the mesh window and doors. The Apartments goes through energetic cleaning, spiritual cleansing and kept calm, clean, and cosy at the highest standard.