Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh

Location: Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh
Main Attractions: Sathyabhama Temple, Hanuman Temple, and Sri Sathya Sai Baba Ashram
Best Time to Visit: July to March
Temperature: Summer: 32°C to 45°C, Winter: 17°C to 27°C

Introduction

The birthplace of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Puttaparthi is a highly revered Hindu pilgrimage centre. It is a small village where Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born and spent much of his life. He preached the universal values of truth, peace, righteousness, love, and non-violence, and is believed by his devotees to be the incarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi. Devotees from across the world visit Puttaparthi to seek his blessings.

This village has deep cultural and spiritual roots. The Chitravathi River flowing nearby adds to its serene charm. The main attraction of Puttaparthi is Prasanthi Nilayam, the ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, established in 1950. One of the most notable features of the ashram is its museum, which displays detailed models of famous religious structures such as the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the Mecca Masjid. The museum also presents the life journey of the saint through photographs, from his birth to his spiritual mission. In addition, it highlights the core principles of major world religions through quotations. The ashram complex also includes a planetarium, educational institutions, a hospital, recreation centre, guest houses, canteens, shops, a library, and an assembly hall.

Some of the other attractions:

• Sathyabhama Temple (dedicated to the consort of Lord Krishna)
• Sri Raju Kalyana Mandapam (used for marriages in the village)
• Anjaneya Swamy (Hanuman) Temple
• Kalpa Vriksha (Wish-Fulfilling Tree)
• Samadhi (the samadhi of Sai Baba’s parents, Sri Pedda Venkappa Raju and Smt. Easwaramma)

Accommodation

Being a major pilgrimage destination, the village offers well-maintained ashram accommodation and guest houses for visitors.

How to Reach Puttaparthi

By Air: Sri Sathya Sai Airport (approximately 4 km from the town) offers limited connectivity with cities such as Mumbai and Chennai.

By Rail: Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam railway station connects the town to major Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, and New Delhi. The station is about 8 km from the ashram. Dharmavaram Junction (45 km) is another major nearby railway station.

By Road: Puttaparthi is well connected by road. Anantapur (84 km), Hyderabad (472 km), and Bengaluru (156 km) are linked to the town by APSRTC bus services.

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