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Puttaparthi
Andhra PradeshPuttaparthi is a small town in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, renowned as the birthplace and spiritual headquarters of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It is home to the Prasanthi Nilayam ashram, a significant spiritual center attracting devotees from around the world.
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Temples in Puttaparthi
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Jwala Narasimha Swamy Temple
Kunti Madhava Swamy Temple
Sakshi Ganapati Temple
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Simhachalam
Sri Dasanjaneya Swamy Temple
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple
Marakata Rajarajeswari Temple
Bhargava Narasimha Swamy Temple
Karanja Narasimha Swamy Temple
Kroda Varaha Narasimha Temple
Sri KarakaChettu Polamamba Temple
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
Sri Varahaswamy Temple
Bhramaramba Devi Temple
Kshatravata Narasimha Temple
Hathakesvara Temple
Sathyabhama Temple
Pavana Narasimha Temple
Shri Chokkanathaswamy Temple
Istakameswari Temple
Shri Someshwara Swamy Temple
How to Reach Puttaparthi
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
The nearest international airport is at Devanahalli, Bangalore, 132 km away. Puttaparthi also has a small airport that was operational for charter flights from 1990 to 2012.
Reach by Train
Prasanthi Nilayam Railway Station is the nearest railway station, 9 km from the ashram.
Reach by Road
Local transportation includes buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws within and around the town.
Historical Timeline
- 1940: Sathya Sai Baba declared himself as the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba at the age of 14
- 1944: The first mandir for Sai Baba's devotees was built near Puttaparthi
- 1948-1950: Construction of Prasanthi Nilayam ashram
- 1950: Inauguration of Prasanthi Nilayam on Sai Baba's 25th birthday
- 1954: Establishment of a free general hospital in Puttaparthi
- 1957: Construction of a medical hospital inside the ashram
- 1990-2012: Operation of the Sri Sathya Sai Airport for charter flights
- 2011: Passing of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prasanthi Nilayam is the ashram and spiritual headquarters of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, symbolizing the highest peace and harmony of spirit, intellect, and heart.
