Puttaparthi

Situated in Andhra Pradesh, Puttaparthi is the abode of renowned sage Sri Sathya Sai Baba. He is said to be the reincarnation of Shridi Sai Baba and has a large following worldwide. Puttaparthi is increasingly being recognized as a revered religious center, not only India but globally as well

Born on 23rd November, 1926 in Puttaparthi, Sathya Sai Baba is the epitome of love and divinity. His motto has always been "help ever hurt never" and he urges all his disciples to follow this motto in life. Thousands of books have been written about Baba and his miracles, by devotees who have been fortunate enough to have interacted with him. Stories of his miracles are astounding, be it bringing a dead body back to life or curing acute illnesses or giving sight to the blind. Baba himself states that he wants people to know of these miracles as this is his way of attracting people to Parthi and to Gods own world of spirituality, peace and happiness.

Some fortunate devotees have had the chance to personally interact with Sai Baba and seek his blessings, while some others have received a gold chain or vibhuti that Baba instantly creates for them, as a symbol of his blessings.

Nestled in the village of Puttaparthi is the Prashanthi Nilayam, which is Sai Babas ashram. Prashanthi Nilayam means the abode of supreme peace. It was built by Babas devotees a few decades back and was inaugurated in 1950. This ashram is a huge complex that houses thousands of people at any given time. It is home to various museums including the Chaitanya Jyoti museum and the Sananthana Samskruti. It also has a number of canteens, stadiums and educational institutions. The Hill View stadium in Prashanthi Nilayam is famous and hosts an annual sports meet which sees a strong participation. The Sathya Sai space theatre (planetarium) is also a popular tourist attraction.

23rd of November, which is Baba's birthday, is celebrated with great vigor and enthusiasm by Baba's devotees every year. Millions of devotees world over assemble in Puttaparthi for this occasion. The ambience is serene, joyous and simply beautiful. Although it is very crowded during this time, it is the best time of the year to visit Purraparthi and seek Baba's blessings

Other attractions in Puttaparthi

Sathya Sai Baba's birth place: A small Siva temple in Puttaparthi signifies the birth place of Sathya Sai Baba. The temple was opened by Baba in the late 1970s.

The Satyabhama temple, Gopalswami temple and Hanuman temple are other famous temples in Puttaparthi.

A village mosque, samadhi of Bhagwan's (Baba) parents, Kalpa Vriksha (The tree that fulfills wishes) and the Chitravati river are other places worth visiting.