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 | Sivalayam (Siva Mandir) :
The birthplace of Bhagawan Baba is now adorned by a Siva Temple, opened by Bhagawan in 1979. Puja (worship) is performed here everyday at dawn and dusk. Legends of His birth and boyhood leelas can be visualised here |
 | Gopuram :
On 18th November 1975, during the 50th Birthday celebrations, the imposing and inspiring `Gopuram. , built by devoted hands in the South Indian style of temple architecture, was inaugurated. Baba had the ancient temples of Puttaparthi, rebuilt including the Gopalkrishna temple, associated with its history through the ages |
 | Meditation Tree
The Banyan tree planted by Bhagawan has also a metal plate with inscriptions done with Divine Sankalpa embedded by Him at the roots in 1950. Located on the left of the road uphill to the spiritual Museum, it enhances the spiritual success of those who meditate under it. Visitors are allowed to meditate only during day time. |
 | Spiritual Museum :
It is located on top of the hillock on the Southern side of the Ashram. Centered around the experience of spirituality in man's evolution, it displays fascinating artifacts to convey the eternal message of saints and sages of all the religions of the world. Legends of Bhagawan Baba's early life and His declaration of Avatarhood are emphasised in the displays. Sprawling over 20,000 square feet on three levels, it is designed to evoke the common spiritual quest of man, regardless of chronology or country. The architecture of this building is in the Shikara style as also the administrative building of the University. The Museum is open between 10-00 A.M. and 12 Noon on all days of the week. |
 | 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 287346 or enquire at the Indian Airlines Office in the Ashram N2 A1.Phone 287444. The Airport is closed during summer (April to June) |
| . | Planetarium :
The Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre is situated at about 5 minutes walk from the Ashram along the Main road. This Space Theatre with a capacity of 200 is well suited for class room 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
The SPITZ SPACE SYSTEMS-512 planetarium instrument employed in the theatre provides a star field of 4054 images including 88 recognized constellations and 57 navigational stars, besides globular clusters and open Clusters, Milky Way, Megallanic Clouds and Nebulae. With the Computer Control and over 30 special effect projectors, almost any celestial or meteorological observation can be reproduced on the sky indoors. The tilted dome.
(hyposphere), a new innovation in planetarium projection permits unidirectional viewing like any other theatre (e.g. cinema hall). The viewers observe events in the same direction as they are sitting and at their eye level. Thus they become participants in the programme. The theatre has facilities which permit its use as a class room
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
The Sri Sathya Sai Institute is the first university in the country to employ the planetarium for educational purpose. The planetarium chamber is a well equipped automatable, multimedia facility that provides opportunities for multipurpose, interdisciplinary use beyond the realm of astronomy.
With primary, secondary, college and university education at one complex at the Sathya Sai University, the planetarium acts as a catalyst in not only creating interest but also increasing the understanding in the basic concepts of astronomy, mathematics, physics and other disciplines
Among the programmes contemplated for the entire range of education are Night and Day, Solar System, Seasons, Constellations and Zodiacal Signs. Located in rural surroundings, this planetarium aims to educate rural masses on the latest developments in science and technology and help remove superstition and blind faith through appropriately designed programmes. |
 . | Gokulam :
The Ashram dairy is about half a kilometer from the ashram along the same road in Vidya Giri. It has a beautiful image of Sri Krishna at the entrance, which Bhagawan Baba Himself painted. You are requested not to go around the cowsheds or disturb the animals |
 . | Sai Gita :
Sai Gita is Bhagawan's pet elephant. You are requested not to make any effort to go into the stable or feed her. It is best to see her, when she is taken out for a walk or a bath. She is richly decorated and heads the colorful processions of the various festivals in the ashram |
 . | Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences and The Super Speciality 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. 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 equipments of the most sophisticated kind have been provided. A very technically competent assembly of doctors and administrators manage the project combining a rigorous pragmatism with an inspiring philanthropy. Visitors are welcome usually between 10-30 A.M. to 12 Noon on week days |
 . | Chaitanya Jyothi :
This Museum depicts the Bhagwan’s life message. Bhagawan said “ My Life is my message” which can be realised by visiting this. |
Chaitanya Jyothi :
| Swami's address in Prasanthi Nilayam :
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Prasanthi Nilayam,
Anantapur Dt., AP 515 134,
INDIA |
| Swami's address in Brindavan :
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Brindavan,
Kadugodi, Bangalore 560 067
INDIA
Please note: Generally, Sathya Sai Baba does not make His travel plans known in advance. For example, residents of Prasanthi Nilayam may find out that He is going to Brindavan only when He is actually leaving or even a few hours later. All the information we have about His travels is given below.
Swami usually spends most of the year in Puttaparthy, but He does visit Brindavan (near Bangalore) and Kodaikanal. Going by Swami's past travels, the following may give you an idea for planning purposes, but there is no guarantee that this itinerary will be followed.
· January: Swami is usually in Puttaparthy until mid to end January.
· February-March: Swami may go to Brindavan for a couple of weeks in early February, but He usually will be in Puttaparthy.
· March By the end of March, Swami usually goes to Brindavan.
· April: Swami usually goes to Kodaikanal. The climate in Kodaikanal (Tamil nadu) is very good at that time. A hill station, it is cool in the daytime but cold at night.
· May-June: Swami is usually in Brindavan. He sometimes leaves for Prasanthi Nilayam about mid June.
· July-September: Swami is usually in Puttaparthy.
· October-November: Swami is usually in Puttaparthy where Dasara and the Birthday celebrations take place. He may go to Brindavan between Dasara and the Birthday celebrations.
· December: Swami is usually in Puttaparthy for Christmas
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