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Anjaneya (Hanuman) Swamy Temple

One of the many significant religious centre of the town, the Anjaneya Swamy Temple, houses a Siva Linga, believed to be brought by Sathya Sai Baba from Kasim, and a beautiful deity, which too shares a legend with Sathya Sai Baba. It is believed that as he was about to carry out th ritul of walking around the diety to worship and pay respects, the diety stopped him by saying that it is it, who should pay respect to him instead. At the foot of this deity one finds a pool of water. Devotees believe it to depict Hanuman's tears as his devotion to Lord Rama. Read More

One of the most beautiful structures in Ashram, is the Chaitanya Jyoti Museum, which houses all stories and incidents of the life of Sai Baba, all the way from his early childhood. The visitors are introduced to the godliness and divinity of Sai Baba through multimedia presentations and more. The structure too, is a specimen of fine architecture and design which combines Chinese roofs, Moorish Spires, Gothic arches and Japanese and Thai styles. The museum was designed by a NASA scientist, Art-ong Jum Sai. Read More

While in Puttaparthi, one can shop for jewellery, perfumes and fragrant oils, pashmina shawls, books and music. One can also visit the Prashanti Nilayam Shopping Mall.

Gokulam is the dairy of the ashram which supplies milk and other dairy products to all the institutions working under the ashram. The dairy is popular for the supreme quality of milk that it produces. The source for milk for the dairy is another dairy which is situated in Vidyagiri. The entrance of the dairy has an idol of Lord Krishna. The face of Lord Krishna has certain beautiful artistic touches to it given to it by Sathya Sai Baba. Sathya Sai Baba was a divine soul who appeared on the face of the earth with some supreme powers which he realized when he was 14 years old. He was considered to be an incarnation of Sai Baba and was a famous spiritual guide of the 20th century. Birthplace of Sathya Sai Baba is now the place where Shiva Temple stands. Since people are not sure of his birthplace which is believed to be somewhere across the river, it is visited by tourists to get a sense of peace and serenity. Read More

Gopuram is a large and decorative gate devoted to Lord Ganesha. Built-in 1975 as a birthday commemoration to Sai Baba. The gate is adorned with many multi-coloured idols and stands over the entrance to his Ashram. A large and decorative gate devoted to Ganesh the elephant god, Lord of beginnings and lord of obstacles. Built in 1975 as a birthday commemoration to Sai Baba. The gate is adorned with many multi-colored idols and stands over the entrance to his Ashram. Read More

Find inside the Ashram, a Banyan tree that gathers around it much peace, calmness and spirituality. The meditation tree was planted by Sai Baba himself and is a silent zone for meditation in the Ashram. A thick metal plate placed at the root of the tree is said to be coalesced by Sathya Sai Baba to boost up the spirits amongt those who envisage here. The area is divided into separate parts for men and women. However, women are not allowed to visit before sunrise and after sunset due to safety reasons. It is also believed that Banyan trees have the power to purify the air all around, making the environment of the ashram all the more pristine. Read More

Near to the Gopuram, one finds the Samadhi Shrine, a cenotaph dedicated to Sai Baba's parents. The morning prayers are carried here between 9:30Am and 11:30Am and the evening prayers between 4:30PM-6:30PM. The area is also the site of an annual festival observed on Easwaramma Day, that is the death anniversary of Sai Baba's mother. The festival is carried out with bhajans and special prayers and distributing food.

The main attraction of this city, the holy abode of Sathya Sai Baba is known as 'Prashanti Nilayam', literally translates into 'the abode of peace'. The ashram has been pulling visitors since ages and does so through out the year emblematizing one of the most unique and renowned religious organizations in the world, making the town a significant spiritual centre. In the ashram one finds sprawling and beautiful educational institutions, stadiums, museums, hospitals and all the modern facilities that appeal to all visitors. Being a massive and elaborate complex, it holds a capacity of accommodating thousands of people at a time. There are also a set of rules and regulations which have been laid down and need to be respected and followed by the devotees. The most discernible part of this ashram is the assembly hall where Sathya Sai Baba gives his Darshan to the devotees. A beauteous contour, it has recreated history by the turnover of devotees on the eve of Sai baba's birthday. A composed, soothing and placid semblance makes this ashram the highlight of the town. One cannot miss this active, sprawling and elaborate religious centre, with almost a city of its own inside, while in Puttaparthi. Experience here, devotion and spirituality in motion as they take form and shape of working institutions and organizations. Read More

Puttaparthi houses the only temple in India, dedicated to Sathyabhama, a lover and consort of Lord Krishna. The beautiful temple finds its origin to a dream that Sai Baba's grandfather had where Sathyabhama appeared and asked him for an abode. The temple is adorned with various images of Lord Krishna.

Nearby to the University in the ashram is an effort to bring different religions closer. The Spiritual Museum finds foundation in one of Sai Baba's main teachings, that is the unity of religions. The museum, is constructed in a Shikhara style of architecture and the design also derives inspiration from North India's Jain temples. The museum holds replicas, idols, artifacts and other instances of religions from all over the world. It also depicts and displays teachings of a number of saints and major religious convictions. Read More