The Mountain of Medicine July 2014

Yesterday I visited the Mountain of Medicine for the first time in a long while. Was amazed at the development of the facility -- it is has grown to be a lush oasis right in the heart of Ramana Nagar. 

The Mountain of Medicine is located less than a five minute walk from Ramana Ashram, and is comprised of a nursery where young saplings are grown for planting on Arunachala, beautiful gardens with ample seating and an increasing popular Childrens' Park which is inundated with up to 1,000 kids (and not so young kids) in the evenings and weekends. 

Currently The Mountain of Medicine is completing the preparation of 10,000 young saplings that will be planted on the Hill at the start of the rains (in around a month). 90% of the trees and shrubs at The Mountain of Medicine are for Hill planting purposes, but the Trust does invite walk-ins to purchase plants for their own use. 

Govinda, Founder of The Mountain of Medicine

Ramana Nagar Plot Sales

The land photographs below are of plots located directly opposite the Ramana Nagar Post office and a two minute walk from Chengam road and Ramana Ashram.

Supposedly the land has been under dispute for some time, which I've heard is now resolved. Thus far this land is unquestionably the MOST expensive land being sold in the Ramana Nagar area (although I have heard of more expensive plots for sale that are located in the streets around the Arunachaleswarar Temple).

The land is being sold in 1,800 square feet plots (60 feet by 30 feet) at the rate of Rs.2,800/- a square foot. Which means before Registration and Land Tax, the current asking price for a 1,800 square foot plot comes to Rs.50.4 Lakhs. Even if your pockets are deep, remember to negotiate.

Expect the high price will ensure that the area will be populated almost exclusively by commercial ventures, large showrooms, National stores and hotels. I believe several pieces of land have already been sold.

Ashoka Apartments External

Below are the initial drawings of the external view of Ashoka Apartments. The final drawings will be similar to the below except for small details.

Still to come are aerial views looking down into the apartment block which will show the lift and stairwell in the centre surrounded by a garden with the backs of all apartments looking over the garden.

The lift starts from the garage and goes up to roof. The roof will include a general room for the use of meditation and as a quiet area. The basement will include a coin-operated laundry facility available to all residents.

Expect to post more details the next week. To view plans of each floor of the apartments go to this link here.

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Ashoka Apartments Information

I've been provided with information regarding pricing and facilities at the Ashoka Apartments - so to those who have already been in touch requesting additional information, its on its way.

Please note that I have now substituted the original plans with new ones (in the previous posting) which are clearer and easier to view. The apartment sizes remain exactly the same. Also please note that the square foot of each apartment is calculated on 'plinth' not 'carpet' square foot i.e. it includes the balcony.

I'm waiting to receive plans of the apartment complex (hopefully within the next week) from several different angles including a view looking into the central part of the complex, (which includes the lift, staircase and garden). I will post the additional drawings when received.

Ashoka Apartments

[Plans updated on June 25th, 2009]

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In response to requests from readers of Arunachala Land, I am now posting drawings of the plans of the Ashoka Apartments, Ramana Nagar to be built opposite Sadhu Om Colony down the road from the Post Office.

The Ashoka Apartments will have 15 apartments, 6 of which will be for direct purchase and the remaining 9 apartments will be available for rent on 3 year Long Leases.

The Complex is 3 storey with secure perimeter gate. Each apartment will have a balcony facing outward and will be facing inward towards a centre arboreum (garden). Special facilites offered at this Complex include: meditation hall on roof, lift, 24-hour security, basement car parking and laundry room in basement.

Ground Floor

1st Floor

2nd Floor

Apartment Specifications

Ground Floor

Apartment A = 397.4 sq ft

Apartment B = 343 sq ft

Apartment C = 473 sq ft

Apartment D = 1219 sq ft

First Floor

Apartment E = 467 sq ft

Apartment F = 349 sq ft

Apartment G = 488 sq ft

Apartment H = 488 sq ft

Apartment I = 349 sq ft

Apartment J = 467 sq ft

Second Floor

Apartment K = 467 sq ft

Apartment L = 349 sq ft

Apartment M = 488. sq ft

Apartment N = 488 sq ft

Apartment 0 = 348 sq ft

Apartment P = 467 sq ft

Plinth Area in Square Feet (i.e. carpet area + balcony)

Please keep checking back as I will be posting more information, including drawings of what the completed apartments will look like. For specific enquiries please email me direct:
arunachalagrace@fastmail.fm

Ramana Grace Apartments

Currently underway is a project to construct a 12 unit apartment complex named ‘Ramana Grace’, five minutes walk from Chengam Road and Sri Ramana and Sri Seshadri Ashrams. The floor plans of the three storey complex are pictured below and the square footage of the apartments are as follows:

Flat 1 -- 640 sq ft, Flat 2 -- 640 sq ft, Flat 3 -- 690 sq ft, Flat 4 -- 690 sq ft, Flat 5 -- 800 sq ft, Flat 6 -- 850 sq ft, Flat 7 -- 950 sq ft, Flat 8 -- 950 sq ft, Flat 9 -- 800 sq ft, Flat 10 -- 850 sq ft, Flat 11 -- 950 sq ft, Flat 12 -- 950 sq ft.

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First Floor

All the above apartments are for sale. For further information please contact through email address at the top left of this page.