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Places
Of Interest Outside The Ashram Puttaparthi
 Chaitanya
Jyothi
A museum on the Mission and Message of Sathya Sai Avtar was constructed
to commemorate constructed to commemorate Bhagwan's 75th Birthday.
On display are many exhibits about the life and Mission of Bhagwan
arranged at 8 levels. The architecture represents a fusion of different
cultures and architectural forms like Chinese roof, Gothic arches
and Moorish domes.
Siva Mandir
The birth place of Bhagwan Baba is now adorned by a Shiva Temple
sanctified by Bhagwan in 1979. Puja is performed here everyday at
dawn and dusk. Legends of his birth and childhood leclas can be
visualised here.
Village Temples
As you go into the village you can see the Gopal Swami Temple (Krishna
as cowherd), Hanuman Temple and a small temple of Satyabhama (consort
of Krishna). There is also an old Mandir which is now used as a
wedding hall.
Mosque
For the convenience of the local mnsinn population Bhagwan had a
mosque and a hall constructed and opened in 197K. Prayers are conducted
regularly.
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.
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