Sri Ramanasramam · Matrubhuteswara

Tiruvannamalai

Temple Circuit · reading guide · 8 September 2026

Explore and plan this visit

Start with the story

Matrubhuteswara stands over the samadhi of Sri Ramana Maharshi’s mother. Notice Dakshinamurti and Lingodbhava around the shrine and the small Nandi.

Sthala puranam

Matrubhuteswara stands over the samadhi of Sri Ramana Maharshi’s mother. The shrine contains a Shivalinga and Sri Chakra Meru. This is an ashram and temple visit with its own devotional setting.

The people and craft behind the temple

Notice Dakshinamurti and Lingodbhava around the shrine and the small Nandi. The northern passage leads towards Ramana’s samadhi. Let the Old Hall be a place for quiet meditation, following the ashram’s guidance.

Plan your visit

Allow time for worship and the discoveries below. Follow posted access and photography rules.

Discoveries to take with you

Mother’s samadhi shrine

The Shivalinga and Sri Chakra Meru belong to this shrine. Notice Dakshinamurti and Lingodbhava around it.

Passage towards Ramana’s samadhi and the Old Hall

Follow the northern passage towards Ramana’s samadhi; use the Old Hall for quiet meditation according to ashram guidance.

Sources

Sri Ramanasramam · Official visitor guide