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.