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Flanked by two pretty shrines, Anjaneya temple at the Gopuram road presents a serene and sacred ambiance to the longing souls. The entrance of the temple is marked by a ...
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Flanked by two pretty shrines, Anjaneya temple at the Gopuram road presents a serene and sacred ambiance to the longing souls. The entrance of the temple is marked by a fabulous Siva Lingam, which is brought by Sai Baba from Kasim. Most alluring part of this fabulous shrine is its sanctum where the deity is placed as if engraved on a cavern. Since Hanuman is known for his devotion towards Rama, this temple depicts A pool of water at the foot of the Deity reflects Hanuman’s devotion to his master Lord Ram. Devotees believe that this water in the pool symbolizes hanuman’s tears.
Like all other important places at Puttaparthi, this Anjaneya Temple holds another miraculous anecdote of Sathya Sai Baba. The story says that the deity stopped Sai Baba while he was about to circumambulate the temple by saying that it is the deity who is to pay reverence and respect.
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An architectural splendor, which depicts the life of Sai Baba from his early childhood till date, Chaitanya Jyoti Museum at Puttaparthi was formally inaugurated on 18th November 2000. A unique ...
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An architectural splendor, which depicts the life of Sai Baba from his early childhood till date, Chaitanya Jyoti Museum at Puttaparthi was formally inaugurated on 18th November 2000. A unique museum, which visualizes the advent of Sai Baba through multimedia presentation techniques, describes all those incidents, which reveals the divinity of Sai Baba.
Raised on the slope of a hill, this build is a medley of diverse architectural methods that presents the beautiful synthesis of the modern and the traditional styles. Its Chinese roofs oriented with the Gothic arches and the Moorish spires are simply superb which allures the visitor with its aesthetic beauty.
Museum opens on all days except on Mondays. Time schedule is fixed between 9 am to 11.30 am and 3 pm to 5.30 pm.
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Miscellaneous
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Sathya Sai Ashram houses a Dairy of its own, which supplies milk to all the institutions functioning under the Ashram. Milk for the Ashram also is come from this Diary, ...
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Sathya Sai Ashram houses a Dairy of its own, which supplies milk to all the institutions functioning under the Ashram. Milk for the Ashram also is come from this Diary, which is located at Vidyagiri. The diary is called Gokulam and it is famed for the quality of milk it produces. The entrance of Gokulam, holds the beautiful image of Sri Krishna. Long ago, Sai Baba himself did the artistic ‘fill-ins’ on Sri Krishna’s face.
The locals say that the milk from Gokulam is so fresh and undiluted and they would be quite happy if they were provided with the same. The inmates of the diary are properly looked after ones and the visitors are requested not to go near to the animals.
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Entry point to the Ashram is the Ganesh gate through which Sai Baba leaves or comes back to the Ashram. This magnificient façade to the Ashram was built in the ...
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Entry point to the Ashram is the Ganesh gate through which Sai Baba leaves or comes back to the Ashram. This magnificient façade to the Ashram was built in the year 1975 as a birthday commemorative to Baba. This daunting and exciting gateway depicts a marvelous idol of Lord Ganesha with it and so this is popularly called as the Ganesh gate by the devotees.
Gopuram is constructed in the form of South Indian style of temple architecture, which reveals the structural grandeur and artistic skills. One among the alluring sites in the Ashram, Gopuram reminds the mythological beliefs that Lord Ganesha has the power to remove hindrances.
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A banyan tree planted by Sai Baba in the serene premises of the Ashram is the meditation tree. It has gained much significance in the routine life of the inmates ...
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A banyan tree planted by Sai Baba in the serene premises of the Ashram is the meditation tree. It has gained much significance in the routine life of the inmates of the Ashram.
A thick metal plate placed at the root of the tree is said to be materialized by Sai Baba to enhance the brooding spirit among those who contemplate here. This area is characterised as a special zone for meditation, which overlooks the lovely ambiance of the Ashram. There are separate areas for women and men and the former are not allowed to ponder under the tree after sunset and before sunrise.
The surroundings of the tree are designated as a silent zone where the devotees spent hours in contemplation. It is believed that Banyan trees have the power to purify the surrounding air, almost all temples in South India houses a banyan tree in their premises.
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Samadhi Shrine is the cenotaph of Sai Baba’s parents, which is prettily situated at the Samadhi road, near to the Gopuram. This shrine reflects Baba’s deep love and affection towards ...
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Samadhi Shrine is the cenotaph of Sai Baba’s parents, which is prettily situated at the Samadhi road, near to the Gopuram. This shrine reflects Baba’s deep love and affection towards his parents. Easwaramma Day, which is the death anniversary of Baba’s mother, which is observed as the annual festival of the shrine. Apart from this, bhajans and other prayers would also would be there. This festival is marked with Narayana Seva (community feeding). Special prayer meetings with Bhajans and Keerthans make this as an auspicious occasion.
Morning prayer session in the shrine is scheduled between 9.30 am to 11.30 am and in the evening there would be prayer from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
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The holy abode of Sathya Sai Baba is known as 'Prashanti Nilayam’, which literally means “the abode of peace". This ashram is a crowd puller through out the year and ...
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The holy abode of Sathya Sai Baba is known as 'Prashanti Nilayam’, which literally means “the abode of peace". This ashram is a crowd puller through out the year and it symbolizes one among the best religious organizations in the world. Formally inaugurated in the year 1950, this Ashram houses educational institutions, stadiums museums, hospitals and all the modern facilities that suit to the wants of any of the devotees.
A huge complex that can accommodate thousands of people has its own rules and regulations, which is to be strictly complied by the visitors. The most conspicuous part of this vast structure is the assembly hall where Sai Baba gives his Darshan to the devotees. A stunning edifice, which creates history by the large turn out of people on the eve of Sai Baba’s birthday, Prasanthi Nilayam, offers a serene and tranquil ambiance.
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One of the prime destinations in Puttaparthi, Sathyabhama temple houses Sathyabhama, the proud lover of Lord Krishna. A modern temple constructed by one among the devotees of Sai Baba, this ...
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One of the prime destinations in Puttaparthi, Sathyabhama temple houses Sathyabhama, the proud lover of Lord Krishna. A modern temple constructed by one among the devotees of Sai Baba, this temples depicts various images of Lord Krishna. The three feet high image of the main deity adorns the sanctum of the shrine. Daily poojas in accordance with rituals are held in a ceremonious way.
This temple gains the unique feature of being the single most shrine dedicated to goddess Sathyabhama in India. It is believed that the paternal grandfather of Sai Baba had a dream by which Goddess Sathyabhama appeared to him and asked for a place to dwell in. This strange dream marked the construction of this lovely shrine. This pretty shrine is popularly called as ‘Sathyamma Temple’, and thousands visit here to pay their respect to the divine consort of Lord Krishna.
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Art & Museum
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Situated next to the administrative block of the University, the Spiritual Museum upholds one of the fundamental principles of Sai Baba’s teachings. This heritage museum exhibits all those artifacts, which ...
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Situated next to the administrative block of the University, the Spiritual Museum upholds one of the fundamental principles of Sai Baba’s teachings. This heritage museum exhibits all those artifacts, which helps to promote the unity of all religions. The objects put on display showcases the basic principles of all major religious convictions along with the preaching of saintly men.
Constructed in the shikhara style, this building exemplifies features of famous Jain temples of north India. Bhagawan inaugurated this great Museum on 19th November 1990. Visitors are freely admitted to this great venture from 10 am to 12 noon and this Spiritual Museum would be opened on all week days.
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Architectural
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Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium is constructed for the purpose of conducting the annual sports and cultural meets of all institutions run by the Sathya Sai foundation. This meets ...
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Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium is constructed for the purpose of conducting the annual sports and cultural meets of all institutions run by the Sathya Sai foundation. This meets usually falls on January 11. Apart from this institutional meets, all celebrations with regard to the birthday ceremony is also organized here in this Stadium. On that auspicious occasion Sai Baba uses the podium of this stadium to address the large gathering. Its vast spectators gallery can accommodate nearly 30,000 people.
Located in the higher secondary school campus this stadium encompasses lofty statues of legendary figures like Shiva, Krishna, Shirdi Sai Baba, Zoroaster Buddha and Jesus Christ. These structures portray an imposing charm and would certainly boost the spirit of the onlooker. A cascade that falls down from the statue of Lord Shiva gives the impression of River Ganges that gushes from His hair. The viewer’s gallery can accommodate more than twenty five thousand people and it is to be noted that the stadium would be opened for public only at the time of cultural and other ceremonies.
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Set up in the year 2001, Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music at Prasanthi Nilayam focuses its attention on both Hindustani and Carnatic styles of vocal music. Besides this ...
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Set up in the year 2001, Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music at Prasanthi Nilayam focuses its attention on both Hindustani and Carnatic styles of vocal music. Besides this students are giving training in various musical instruments like tabla, mridangam, veena and sitar. College offers foundation as well as diploma courses.
The premises of the music college also hold a museum whose elegant architectural formations catches the attention of any visitor.
Apart from its structural designs, the edifices of the build are decorated with various musical instruments. Almost all types of instruments around the globe are displayed in this exceptional Museum. This is the museum that displays musical instruments from various parts of the world. The students of the college would present their debut concerts here, when Sai Baba make a visit.
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A Planetarium with a capacity of 200 people, The Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre aims to provide information about Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics. A show on the space is conducted ...
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A Planetarium with a capacity of 200 people, The Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre aims to provide information about Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics. A show on the space is conducted in every Thursday in English and Hindi. To simulate the night sky this planetarium uses Spitz Space System–512. A noble venture to edify the public on the marvels of astronomy, this might be the first of its kind, which is used for educational purpose.
It is located in the Sri Sathya Sai Vidyagiri campus and tickets are provided to the visitors in a first come first serve basis. The English version is scheduled between 10 am to 10.45 am and the Hindi version is between 11 am to 11.45 am.
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Architectural
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A deemed University Sri Sathya Sai University, was founded by Sathya Sai Baba in November 1981. Formerly known as the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, was renamed as ...
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A deemed University Sri Sathya Sai University, was founded by Sathya Sai Baba in November 1981. Formerly known as the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, was renamed as the Sri Sathya Sai University, and Sai Baba himself is the chancellor of the institute. This University has three campuses in India and the education is based on the Gurukula system. Being a center of excellence, this university is regarded as on of the best educational institutions in the country.
Apart from its academic contributions, this university presents an elegant structural design, which is not only monumental but also gorgeous. It reflects a beautiful blend of ancient and modern architectural designs. The domes of this yellowish colour build are reminiscent of medieval mugal edifices. The construction of the campus is so planned that it should provide a tranquil ambiance to the students.
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Religious
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Constructed in the year 1978, this mosque boasts some interesting tales. When accidents and other untold incidents are a regular occurrence, the villagers requested Sai Baba to intervene and then ...
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Constructed in the year 1978, this mosque boasts some interesting tales. When accidents and other untold incidents are a regular occurrence, the villagers requested Sai Baba to intervene and then Baba asked the villagers to dig at a certain spot. A plate was discovered from the spot, which contained certain Muslim inscriptions. Then a mosque was constructed there and the plate was installed in it. After that all the accidents came to a halt.
Now the Muslim community of Puttaparthi uses this mosque and its open hall. In fact this sacred spot of adoration stands as a glittering testimonial to the age old secular principles of Indian democracy.
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Located at the slope of Obuladevara Gutta’hill, the Wish Fulfilling tree is a grand sentinel point over the Chitravathi river. One of the milestones in the life of Sai Baba, ...
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Located at the slope of Obuladevara Gutta’hill, the Wish Fulfilling tree is a grand sentinel point over the Chitravathi river. One of the milestones in the life of Sai Baba, the place where the tree situates is frequently visited by large number of people. Access to this place starts from the Chitravathi road from where the steps to this holy spot starts.
A tree, which holds fabulous tales of Sai Baba’s childhood, this tamarind tree has witnessed so many miraculous activities of Sai Baba’s child hood life. It is heard that, in his boyhood days Sai Baba used to take his friends to the uphill and ask them to think of any fruit and the very next moment they would be getting the same from the old tamarind tree.
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