Puttaparthi Prasanthi Nilayam ashram

Puttaparthi Prasanthi Nilayam ashram was the residence of the notable spiritual leader and teacher late Sathya Sai Baba in Ananthpur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Satya Sai Baba was born in 23 November 1926 and lived till 24 April 2011.

Satya Sai Baba did many miracles to became popular with masses. Producing Vibhthi (holy ash for Hindus), watches, necklace, rings, etc., were some of the materialistic miracles he used to do occasionally, other than healing miraculously, among many other miracles.

Puttaparthi is also home to many , educational institutions,hospitals, etc. which are run by the The Satya Sai Organization. This organization has established many hospitals and clinics which caters to the poor, by giving free treatment including free heart surgery. The Satya Sai Organization also runs schools and drinking water projects among some of its other social activities.

On 20 October 1940, Satya Sai Baba, who was previously known by name Sathyanarayana Raju proclaimed himself as the reincarnation of the famous spritual teacher late Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Current ashram at Puttaparthi was constructed in the year 1950. An old mandir was built previously in 1944.

How to go to Puttaparthi Prasanthi Nilayam ashram?

Puttaparthi Prasanthi Nilayam is well conencted by roads to all parts of the coutnry. Chennai is at 375 km and Hyderabad at 440 km from Puttaparthi.

There is a railway station at Puttaparthi which is named as Sri Satya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam at 8 km distance from the ashram of Satya Sai Baba on hte Bangalore – Guntakal route.
There is a small airport at Puttaparthi which is connected to nearby metro cities.

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