Puttaparthi , Andhra Pradesh
About Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi was the home place of the world-renowned spiritualist, Sathya Sai Baba. The town still retains many of the emblems, insignias, stickers, posters and other memorabilia. Sathya Sai Baba died in 2011. Anyone visiting the town will be able to find out the full story on this figure of history. In short, he was born a re-incarnation of an India Sai Baba of Shirdi a saint and miracle worker who died in 1918.
Many of the sights, ashrams and mandirs in town are dedicated to Sai Baba. In his later days, there was increasing skepticism of his miracles and methods brought to light by video cameras and suchlike.
The town is well served by road, rail and bus links. Although business has declined since the death of Sathya Sai Baba, the town should be of interest to anyone familiar or un-familiar with his story.
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ISKCON Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka
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Introduction to ISKCON Temple, Bangalore The ISKCON Temple in Bangalore, officially known as the Sri Radha Krishna-Chandra Temple, is one of the...
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World Religions Pillar (Sarvadharma Stupa), Andhra Pradesh
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A pillar some 35ft high, the World Religions Pillar or Sarvadharma Stupa. The monument stands with a lotus flower atop symbolizing ‘the lotus of...
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Sai Kulwant Hall, Andhra Pradesh
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A white domed, multi-colored three floor sanctum situated in close proximity to the Poornachandra Hall and the Prashanthi Mandir. This hall...
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Gopuram (Ganesh Gate), Andhra Pradesh
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A large and decorative gate devoted to Ganesh the elephant god, Lord of beginnings and lord of obstacles. Built in 1975 as a birthday...
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Sathya Sai Ashram (Prasanthi Nilayam), Andhra Pradesh
0.2 km from Puttaparthi - See map
The home of the late Sathya Sai Baba, also known as the abode of peace. This ashram symbolizes the center of religious activities of the late...
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Meditation Tree, Andhra Pradesh
0.4 km from Puttaparthi - See map
Planted by Sai Baba the banyan tree is located within the serene premises of the Ashram. The area incorporates a ‘zone’ for meditation where...
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Anjaneya (Hanuman) Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
0.4 km from Puttaparthi - See map
Located close to town on the Gopuram Road. The Anjaneya (Hanuman) Swamy Temple is served by the entrance marked by a Siva Lingham. In the temple...
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Chaitanya Jyoti Museum, Andhra Pradesh
0.7 km from Puttaparthi - See map
An architecturally impressive buildings which uses Chinese and Gothic styles, depicts the life of Sai Baba fir his early childhood until his death...
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Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre (Planetarium), Andhra Pradesh
0.9 km from Puttaparthi - See map
Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre is basically a planetarium, designed primarily for providing information about Astronomy, Physics, and Mathematics....
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Gokulam, Andhra Pradesh
1.2 km from Puttaparthi - See map
An interesting a intriguing insight into modern dairy methods in India, is the Gokulam dairy. Sourcing all its milk in the area. Visitors are...
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Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh
64.2 km from Puttaparthi - See map
Lepakshi is a small village located about 120 kms from Bangalore and 110 kms from Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh. Situated in the Anantapur district,...
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