The buildings thus appear to age as one gets closer to the mandir, and the West Prashanthi block holds some of the older constructions. You may find such simple gifts become very dear when living in ascetic surroundings. The Halls Used for communal accommodation, the sheds house approximately 200 people in each hall. There are separate halls allotted to married couples and families, to single men only and to single women only. Toilet and shower facilities are attached to or within each hall.
Some halls utilize Western style toilets, showers and hand basins in their communal facilities.
Although individual shower and toilet cubicles are private, the wash basin area is shared by all. Out of consideration for the customs of other cultures, please always cover your body. Men can show some leg now and again, but ought never be nude. Speaking of customs, if you have a tape recorder or radio, be sure to always use personal earphones so as not to disturb others. Some people prefer the halls since there are no flights of stairs to climb several times a day and less a sense of isolation than the rooms present.