Places of Interest inside the Ashram
Prasanthi Mandir, Ganesh Mandir, Subramanya Mandir, Gayatri
Mandir, Sai Kulwant Hall, Sarva Dharma Stupa and Poornachandra
Auditorium.
Places of Interest outside the Ashram
Meditation Tree, Samadhi, Spiritual Museum, Administrative
Block, Gokulam, Sai Gita - Sai Gita is Bhagawan's pet elephant,
and Gopuram.
Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Giri
- The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
- Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School
- Sri Sathya Sai Primary School
- Smt Easwaramma High School
- The Old and New Hostels for boys
- Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre (Planetarium)
Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium
Located behind the Higher Secondary School, opposite the hill, towering
with statues of Hanuman, Krishna, Shiva, Buddha, Zoroaster and Christ,
it gives an imposing view. Bhagawan Baba addresses the mammoth gathering,
from the Shanthi Vedika (covered podium) on the Southern end of
the stadium on His Birthday on 23rd November every year. Among other
events held here is the Annual Sports and Cultural meet for the
Schools and Colleges on the 11th of January. The Stadium is not
open to public except when in use. An International Cricket Match
for. Sri Sathya Sai Unity Cup. Was held in this lush green stadium
on 30th December 1997.Top Cricketers from India as well as from
other cricket playing nations played in this exhibition match.
Sri Sathya Sai Airport
This Airport near the Super Specialty Hospital was built in 1990
and currently, handles Boeings. Flight routes and timings are
subject to change. Please call the Airport phone 87346 or inquire
at the Indian Airlines Office in the Ashram N2 A1.Phone 87444.
The Airport is closed during summer (April to June).
Planetarium
This Space Theatre with a capacity of 200 is well suited for classroom
lectures. It is of immense educational value for Students and
other visitors. Two shows are conducted every Thursday; each 45
minutes duration from 10 AM to 11-30 AM. Free passes are issued
at the Canteen Coupon Counter every Wednesday from 10 AM to 10.20
AM. In this "space age", the planetarium has assumed
the position of a "Space Science" laboratory as vital
to the understanding of the physical universe as the physics and
chemistry laboratory.
Siva Mandir
A Siva Temple, opened by Bhagawan in 1979 now adorns the birthplace
of Bhagawan Baba.
Village Puttapathi
As you go into the village, you can see the Gopalaswami Temple
(Lord Krishna as cowherd), the Hanuman Temple and a small temple
of Sathyabhama (Divine Consort of Lord Krishna). There is also
an old Mandir, which is now called. Pedda Venkappa Raju Kalyana
Mandapam is used mainly as a Wedding Hall.
Mosque
For the convenience of the local Muslim population, Bhagawan had
a Mosque and a hall constructed and opened in 1978. Prayers are
conducted regularly.
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and the
Super Specialty Hospital
The building presents a beautiful and breath-taking spectacle.
It is well designed with the very best of ancient and modern architecture.
The dome-shaped central hall of the hospital is decorated with
a magnificent chandelier. It was opened on the occasion of Bhagawan's
66th Birthday in 1991. The hospital has currently five departments:
Cardiology, CTVS, Urology, Nephrology and Ophthalmology. This
unique Hospital, where the architecture is more like that of a
'temple of healing' is the grand design inspired by Bhagawan Baba.
It caters to all sections of the population from any part of the
world, medical priority being the sole consideration. All services
are free. The construction of 15,000 square meters with facilities
for 300 beds in less than a year is itself a miracle. All the
supporting facilities and equipment are of the most sophisticated
kind have been provided. The hospital has competent assembly of
doctors and administrators to manage the project.
Divine Mission
Bhagavan announced His Mission in the following words way back
on 25th May 1947, when he wrote to His elder brother Seshama Raju
in reply to his letter:
"I have a Task: To foster all mankinds and ensure for all
of them live full of Bliss (Ananda). I have a Vow: To lead all
who stray away from the straight path again into goodness and
save them. I am attached to a Work that I love: To remove the
suffering of the poor and grant them what they lack. I have My
definition of Devotion I expect: Those devoted to Me have to treat
joy and grief, gain and loss, with equal fortitude. This means
that I will never give up those who attach themselves to Me. When
I am thus engaged in My beneficial task, how can My name be tarnished
as you apprehend? You can yourself see the full glory in the coming
years. Devotees must have patience and forbearance. "
How to get there
Prasanthi Nilayam can be reached by bus, car or train from
Bangalore (150 km) or Dharmavaram (42 km), by road. It is also
connected by flight from Mumbai. There is now a new train 'PRASHANTHI
EXPRESS' which operates from Bangalore City and reaches Prashanthi
Station which is 8kms from Puttaparthi. The journey is 3.5 hours
and there is ordinary class, Ist class and A/C chair.
Religions
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