The Abode of Highest Peace

Chaitanya Jyoti

Inaugurated on 18th November, 2000 to commemorate the 75th year of the advent of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, this architectural marvel houses an exhibition on the Life and Mission of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. With multimedia presentations and fascinating exhibits arranged in seven phases, the museum takes the visitor through the story of Bhagawan’s birth and childhood, the prophecies connected with His Advent, and major milestones in the grand Mission of the Avatar.

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10:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

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Sanathana Samskruti Museum

The Sanathana Samskruti Museum or the Eternal Heritage Museum promotes one of the cardinal teachings of Bhagawan, the message of the unity of all religions. The exhibits displays highlight the main precepts of the major religions of the world and also the lives and teachings of great saints and spiritual masters whose mission has been the spiritual uplift of all humanity. It is constructed in the shikhara style of architecture characteristic of Jain temples in India. It was inaugurated by Bhagawan on 19th November, 1990

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10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre - Planetarium

The Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre or Planetarium, is associated with the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, which was the first university in the country to employ a planetarium for educational purposes. The Planetarium undertakes outreach by acting as a catalyst in creating interest and also increasing the understanding of the basic concepts of astronomy, mathematics, physics and other disciplines in the students the surrounding rural areas.

It was inaugurated by Bhagawan on 22nd November, 1985. In 2002, the Planetarium control system was upgraded to a completely computerized system, with an automation system developed in-house. In 2011, a full-dome projection system has been incorporated using the mirror-dome technique.

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Visitors are welcome to regular shows seven days a week. Entry on first-come-first-served basis begins at 10 am, show begins at 10.30 am. Duration of the show is approximately half an hour. Special shows for school/college pupils or large groups above 120 in number may be arranged in advance by contacting the Public Relations Office. Visitors can listen on headphones in English, Hindi, Telugu or other languages depending on availability. Currently scheduled shows and other information is available at saispace.in

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Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram (Super-Speciality Hospital)

The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram or the super-speciality hospital is a 230-bed hospital that provides quality medical care at the tertiary level completely free of charge to all, irrespective of caste, creed, economic status, race or religion. The hospital provides free medical services in the disciplines of Cardiology/Cardio-Thoracic Vascular Surgery, Urology, and Ophthalmology. It was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India on 22nd November 1991 in the divine presence of Bhagawan Baba on the eve of His 66th Birthday celebrations.

The unique architecture of the hospital and the atmosphere of love and peace that pervades it have inspired people to hail it as a ‘Temple of Healing’. The main altar or Prayer Hall at the center of the building, with a massive dome rising 90 feet high, is visited by many to find succour and comfort in communion with God.

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Visitors are permitted from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. on weekdays. The hospital is closed to visitors on Sundays and public holidays. For more information please contact the Public Relations Office of the hospital. Phone: 08555 287388 (Extension: 508).

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Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium

This stadium is the venue for the inaugural ceremony of the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet of Bhagawan’s educational institutions that is held on January 11th every year. Many of the events connected with Bhagawan’s birthday celebrations have also been conducted here. The spectators’ gallery has a seating capacity of about 30,000. On 30th December 1997, the Sri Sathya Sai Unity Cup cricket match between India XI captained by Sachin Tendulkar and World XI captained by Arjuna Ranatunga was organized here.

Overlooking the stadium are the statues of great spiritual masters and Avatars like Krishna, Shirdi Sai Baba, Shiva, Buddha, Zoroaster and Jesus Christ. An artificial waterfall cascades down the hill behind the statue of Lord Shiva like the River Ganga that flows from His tresses. At the peak of the hill is the 65 feet high statue of Lord Hanuman that was built to commemorate Bhagawan’s 65th birthday.

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Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Birth Place (Shivalayam)

A Shivalayam (Temple of Lord Shiva) now stands in place of the house where Bhagawan was born. Bhagawan was born on 23rd November 1926, a Karthika Somavara according to the Hindu calendar, and a day traditionally devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva. There is a beautiful white marble idol of Lord Shiva in the temple to which worship is performed in the morning and in the evening. Abhishekam (ceremonial bath) is performed to the idol on Mondays (Monday is considered sacred for the worship of Lord Shiva).

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Samadhi (Sepulcher) of Bhagawan’s Parents

The mortal remains of Bhagawan Baba’s parents, Sri Pedda Venkama Raju and Smt. Easwaramma are interred in this holy mausoleum or ‘Samadhi’. On May 6th every year, the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Easwaramma is commemorated as Easwaramma Day. On this day, Bhajans are conducted and ‘Narayana Seva’ (community feeding) is organized at the Samadhi.

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9:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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Lord Dattatreya Temple

There is a beautiful temple of Lord Dattatreya at Prasanthi Nilayam. Bhagwan Baba inaugurated this temple on 13.01.1986 in response to the prayers of the devotees of Lord Dattatreya. In this temple, Lord Dattatreya is seated under an audumbar tree surrounded by nine gurus of Navnath Sampradaya.

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9:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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Gopalaswami Temple

This temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was brought up in a community of cowherds or gopas and He is lovingly called Gopala. The history of this temple is intricately woven with the legend of Puttaparthi. It is a small temple but of immense significance to the village folk. click here to read about the legend of Puttaparthi.

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Sathyabhama Temple

Also called ‘Sathyamma Temple’, this is a temple dedicated to the worship of Mother Sathyabhama, the divine consort of Lord Krishna. This is a unique temple because seldom in any part of India is this type of homage offered to Mother Sathyabhama.

It was built by the pious Sri Ratnakaram Kondama Raju (the Bhagawan’s paternal grandfather) and in explanation of this unusual tribute to Sathyabhama, he said that he was persuaded to erect the temple, by events that occurred during a strange dream!

The Dream: In the dream, Kondama Raju saw Sathyabhama, alone, expectant and forlorn, waiting anxiously for her lord, who had gone on an errand to bring her the much-coveted ‘Parijatha’ flowers. The minutes increased to hours and the hours accumulated into days but still there was no sign of Lord Krishna! So, Sathyabhama broke into tears. There ensued a huge storm accompanied by thunder, lightning and a heavy shower of rain. Luckily, Her eyes fell on Kondama Raju who was passing across the place where she stood and she asked him to provide some shelter. This led to the determination of Sri Kondama Raju to raise a temple for the Consort of the Lord.

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Hanuman Temple

The Hanuman Temple is located in the village of Puttaparthi at the northern end of the Gopuram road. The temple is associated with a remarkable incident that occurred during Bhagawan’s childhood days. One day, young Sathya and His friends visited the temple to perform the customary circumambulation. They had gone around the sanctum sanctorum once and preparing to go around again when Sathya suddenly stopped and stood rooted to the spot as if held by some invisible force. Some of his stronger mates tried to move Him but couldn’t. He explained to His wonderstruck friends that it was Lord Hanuman who was holding Him back, and even as He said these words the boys could see Lord Hanuman holding Sathya’s feet tightly and saying, “Lord, it is I who have to circumambulate you”.

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Vata Vriksha or Meditation Tree

The meditation tree is a banyan tree planted by Bhagawan on 29th June 1959, under which He has installed a ‘Yantra’, a copper plate with mystic markings on it. This ‘Yantra’, measuring about 15 inches X 10 inches, was materialized out of the sands of river Chitravathi by Bhagawan sometime in April 1959 when He had gone to the banks of the river along with some devotees, as He often would during those days. Bhagawan has said that such plates, known as ‘Yantras’, are an aid to meditation as they help develop concentration of the mind and control of the senses. He has also declared the tree will attract Yogis (spiritual adepts) who have reached a certain level of attainment in their spiritual pursuits.

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Kalpatharu

‘Kalpatharu’ or ‘the Wish-Fulfilling Tree’ is a tamarind tree that stands at the crest of a hill called ‘Obuladevara Gutta’ on the left bank of the river Chitravathi. As a young lad, Bhagawan would take devotees atop this hill and would pluck out of the tree any fruit they wished for. Thus, this tree became an instrument of Bhagawan’s leela or divine sport.

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Sri Sathya Sai International Centre for Sports

A state of the art Olympic-standard multi-discipline indoor stadium was inaugurated on 22 November 2006, by the President of India, Honourable Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam.

With facilities for Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Squash, Table-tennis, Badminton, Gymnastics and Yoga/Aerobics, this stadium - measuring 100 metres by 60 metres on a 4.8 acre site, is amongst the largest open-frame space domes in the country. It has a spectator capacity of 4,000.

This facility is exclusively meant for the Staff & Students of the Educational Institutions run by the trust.

The Visitors are permitted to have a glimpse of facility between 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM. However the visitors are encouraged to see the commemorate building that houses the educational philosophy & projects of Sri Sathya Sai Baba during the visiting hours mentioned above.

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10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

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