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When it comes to visiting places of religious importance, those who do not
confine themselves to certain barriers love to have an essence of everything
that nature has to offer without tags. Whatever beliefs one holds, they
enjoy the architecture displayed in any place of worship. Such persons
respect the efforts and skills of artisans and they find beauty in every
thing they see. When one hears of Puttaparthi, the immediate thought that
flashes is its association with certain beliefs.
The ashram is the main attraction
and you cant accommodate yourself in it. There are also many Luxurious Star &
budget hotels around the ashram. Being a small town, you can
easily avail a taxi or bus to reach your destination with ease. However, you
can also walk around and indulge in the essence of lives of the locals.
Puttaparthi
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Sathya Sai Ashram
The main attraction of Puttaparthi, the holy abode of Sathya Sai Baba is
known as 'Prashanti Nilayam', literally translates into 'the abode of
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Chaitanya Jyoti Museum
Open in the year 2000, the museum houses collections of various
artifacts that depict Sai Baba’s life since the time he was a child.
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Sai Kulwant Hall
A two-storied sanctum, which also stands as a symbol of religious
tolerance. The balcony doors on the second floor display symbols of
various faiths across the world. |
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Meditation Tree
Find inside the Ashram, a Banyan tree, the meditation tree was planted
by Sai Baba himself and is a silent zone for meditation in the Ashram. |
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Anjaneya Swamy Temple
One of the many significant religious centre of the town, the Anjaneya
Swamy Temple, houses a Siva Linga, believed to be brought by Sathya Sai
Baba from Kasim. |
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Gopuram
The entry to the sprawling and elaborate Prasanti Nilayam ashram in
Puttaparthi. The Ganesh Gate is a structure depicting conventional
styles of South-Indian styles and houses an idol of Lord Ganesha. |
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Sathyabhama Temple
Puttaparthi houses the only temple in India, dedicated to Sathyabhama, a
lover and consort of Lord Krishna. The beautiful temple finds its origin
to a dream that Sai Baba's grandfather. |
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