Prasanthi Nilayam means 'the abode of highest peace'. It is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, located near the village of Puttaparthi amidst rolling hills, with the river Chitravathi to its east. The valley houses the divine sannidhi (sanctum) of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sai Kulwant Hall, bhajan mandir, residential complexes, the headquarters of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, its allied institutions and Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba spent most of the year in Prasanthi Nilayam, and hence, this hallowed township is the destination for thousands of spiritual aspirants of varied cultures, faiths, races, languages and socio-economic strata from all over the world to behold His divine presence and experience His pure love.
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There are three canteens in the Ashram that cater to the varying tastes of the thousands who visit Prasanthi Nilayam from all over the world. They provide hygienically prepared vegetarian food at nominal prices.
There are also snack counters, a bakery, coconut stalls, and free food prasaadam for the benefit of devotees.
The South Indian Canteen offers South Indian style purely vegetarian meals, breakfast, snacks, tea, coffee, milk etc. at highly subsidized rates.
Breakfast | 6-30 a.m. to 8-30 a.m. |
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Lunch | 11-00 a.m. to 01-00 p.m. |
Afternoon tea & snacks | 3-30 p.m. to 04-15 p.m. |
Dinner | 6-30 p.m. to 08-30 p.m. |
Payment in the canteen is in the form of canteen coupons only. Direct cash is not accepted. Canteen coupons can be purchased from the ‘Canteen Coupons’ counter located in front of the gents’ entrance of the Canteen.
The North Indian Canteen in North Block of the ashram and serves purely vegetarian North Indian cuisine.
Lunch | 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. |
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Dinner | 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. |
Breakfast and afternoon snacks/tea are not served in this canteen. |
All payments in this canteen are made directly in cash.
The Western Canteen is located between Round Building 2 and Round Building 3 of the Ashram premises and offers purely vegetarian continental cuisine.
Breakfast | 08.00 a.m. to 09.00 a.m. & 09.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. |
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Lunch | 12.45 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. |
Dinner | 07.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. |
Afternoon snacks/tea are not served in this canteen. |
All payments in this canteen are made directly in cash or through the cards.
Kiosks are located, one adjacent to the Shopping Centre and another near the North Indian Canteen, where snacks, beverages and ice-creams are served. Other than this there are beverage counters distributed all around the ashram where coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc are available.
The timings of these shops are often staggered to ensure availability from 0500 Hrs to 2030 Hrs. However these Kiosks will stay closed during Programmes and Bhajan Sessions in the morning and evening.
The Bakery is located behind South–6 block flanking the Shopping Center on the left side. One can find here all kinds of bakery items from bread & bun to pizzas, all prepared by dedicated Sevadal Volunteers inside the Ashram premises itself.
Morning | 09.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
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Afternoon | 3.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. |
A bakery counter is opened daily in South Indian Canteen between 7.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. and between 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
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Shivalayam -Bhagawan's Birth Place- Gopuram Road Outside Ashram
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Shivalayam -Bhagawan's Birth Place- Gopuram Road Outside Ashram
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