Ashram Etiquette & Discipline
Decorum: Men and women are not expected to socialise and visit each other’s rooms to indulge in idle talk or gossip inside the ashram. Any public display of affection is out of place. Putting hands around each other’s shoulders or holding hands while walking about is discouraged.
Silence: Kindly observe silence, and when it is necessary to speak, please speak softly. Do not play your music, talk on the phone or socialise loudly in public areas, especially at Ganesha or other temples within the Ashram as to not trivialise the divine atmosphere of the Ashram. Lights-out time in the Ashram is 9.30 p.m., after which devotees are not encouraged to move about inside the Ashram. The Ashram gates are also closed
at 9.30 p.m.
Mobile Phones: Mobile phones and cameras are not permitted inside Sai Kulwant Hall. However, while using them in the Ashram premises, kindly use headphones and do not play any music or watch videos out loud. Keep your ringtone on silent or at a lower volume.
Prohibited: The consumption or possession of tobacco / tobacco products, drugs, alcoholic drinks and nonvegetarian food, including eggs, is strictly prohibited. Gambling inside the premises is strictly forbidden. Feeding dogs inside the Ashram premises is highly discouraged.
Children: Please be responsible for the discipline and behaviour of your children in the Ashram to ensure that they do not disturb the silence of Sai Kulwant Hall or disturb other devotees in any way.
Clothing: Modest and clean dressing is encouraged, as befits a place of worship. Shorts, Half-lungis, Sleeveless Shirts or Salwars, above ankle-length dressing, tight fitted and transparent clothing are not allowed.
Cleanliness: When using ashram accommodation, please ensure that the premises are left neat & clean while leaving. After using the public Toilets, keep them clean and tidy for everyone to use comfortably. Don’t litter the food stall areas and kindly use the dustbins provided.