Places Of Interest Inside The Ashram Puttaparthi

Prasanthi Mandir
This prayer hall was built in 1949. !t is the centre of Prasanthi Nilayam. Omkar Suprabhatani at dawn, daily Bhajans and other spiritual activities are held in this hall.

Ganesh Mandir
This temple was built around the same period as the main Mandir and is located at the entrance of Prasanthi Nilayam. Ganesh is the commander of Shiva's army, and as Vigneshwara obeisance is made to him for the removal of all obstacles.

Subramanya Mandir
Situated to the south of Ganesh Mandir, Subramanya Mandir was constructed in 1977.

Meditation Tree
The banyan tree planted by Bhagwan has also a metal plate with inscription done with Divine Sankalpa embedded by him at the roots in 1950. Located on the left of the road uphill to the Spiritual museum, it enhances the spiritual success of those who meditate under it. Devotees are allowed to meditate during the day time only.

Spiritual Museum
It is located on the top of a hillock on the southern side of the Ashram-centered around the experience of spirituality in man's evolution. It displays fascinating artefacts to convey the eternal message of saints and sages of all religions of the world. Legends of Bhagwan's early life and his declaration of Avatarhood are emphasised in the displays. Sprawling over 20,000 sqft., it is designed to evoke the spiritual quest of man.

Gayathri Maiidir
Situated opposite to the "Scva Dal" block this temple was consecrated by Bhagwan Baba on 9th October! 998. The- five faced Goddess, Gayathri, the mother of the Vedas is the presiding deity here.

Sai Kulwant Hall
This is where the daily darshan takes place besides many other festivities. Divine discourses are delivered here. It has a seating capacity of about 20,000. On the northern side entrance to Sai Kulwant I lall, the exquisitely carved icons in white marble of Sri Kama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman were consecrated by Bhagwan on 30th September 1999.

regardless of chronology or country. The architecture of this building is in Shikara style and is also the administrative building ot the university. The museum is open between 10.00 am and 12 noon daily.

Sri Sathya Sai Hill view Stadium
Located behind the 1 lighcr Secondary School, opposite the hill, towering with statues of I lanuinan, Krishna, Shiva, Buddha, Zoroaster and Christ, its gives an imposing view. Bhagwan Baba addresses the mammoth gathering from the Shanthi Vedika (covered podium) on the southern end of the stadium on his birthday on 23rd November every year. Among other events is the sports & cultural meet for the Schools and Colleges held on 11 th of January every year. The stacliu n is not open to public except when in use.

Sarva Dharrna Stupa
This 50 feet high pillar celebrating the unity of all religions is located on the south of Poorna Chandra Auditorium and was built in November 1975 on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the advent of the Avatar and the World conference of the Sri Satya Sai Seva organisations held in Prasanthi Nilayam.

Poorna Chandra Auditorium
Built in 1973, it can comfortably seat around 15,000 people in the 60 X 40 meters area. With its imposing appearance and columnless structure, it has inspiring murals of ( Jod forms, Avatars, Saints and Seers from all religions and times. It is used lor conducting cultural programmes, conferences and yagna di Dassera.

Festivals & Functions during the year :
Although Bhagwan Baba's programmes arc I unpredictable, he is generally present in Prashanthi Nilayam from early June to the middle of March. Summer months are spent in Brindavan, Whitefield in Bangalore as also in the hills of Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, South India. Sometimes during this time he also visits other cities. Most of the festivals are conducted in Prashanthi Nilayam. It is always advisable to ascertain the presence of Bhagwan Baba before planning a visit.

The most largely attended festivals are
July-August - GuruPoornima
September - October - Daserra
November 23rd - Bhagwan's Birthday
December 25th - Christmas
January 11 - Sports & Cultural Festival

Location :
Prasanthi Nilayam is located in Puttaparthi, Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is 80 Kms from Ananthapur town and 120 kms from Bangalore.

Climate :
The climate is warm & dry almost throughout the year. Light rainfall occurs during the months of June - August and October - December. Climate is pleasant during December - January.