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About Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi, once a meagerly populated village named Chitravati, has become nationally as well as internationally renowned as the abode of Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai Baba. Get a customized package for a tour to Puttaparthi from Tour to India. Puttaparthi, positioned in Ananthapur district, Andhra Pradesh, is a charming place bordered by the barren and rocky hills of neighboring Karnataka.
Tourist Attractions
Following are some of the famous tourist attractions in and around Puttaparthi, which you can explore while on a tour to Puttaparthi -
Prashanti Nilayam: Puttaparthi is famed for Prashanti Nilayam ashram, the holy abode of Bhagwan Sri Satya Sai Baba. Originally named Satyanarayana Raju, Sai Baba was born on 23rd November 1926 in Puttaparthi. From an early age he started showing supernatural abilities, purity and kindness for all. When he was 14 years old, he was announced as the new incarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba, who died eight years before Satya was born. Hordes of devotees come on a tour to Puttaparthi every year to have a glimpse of Sai Baba, and be touched by him. Prashanti Nilayam, which means the abode of peace, was constructed by Baba's disciples and inaugurated in 1950. It is a huge complex with room for thousands, with canteens, shops, museum, library, and a huge assembly hall where Sai Baba gives darshan twice daily. There is a big turn out on the occasion of his birthday, when he delivers a message to his devotees.
The Museum: Perched on the nearby hillock, this museum housing models of various temple structures including the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the Mecca Masjid, etc, is the most visited place in Prashanti Nilayam. The story of Satya Sai Baba is also depicted in the museum.
Veerbhadra temple: While on your tour to Puttaparthi, visit the nearby Veerbhadra temple at Lepakshi, situated on the way between Bangalore and Puttaparthi. At the entrance of Lepakshi is an enormous, monolithic Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva. The temple is placed 500 meters from the entrance.
How to reach Puttaparthi
Come on a tour to Puttaparthi, using the following means of transport -
By air: The nearest airports are at Bangalore (250 km) and Tirupati (300 km).
By rail: The closest railway station is at Dharmavaram (30 km).
By road: There are frequent State buses from Hyderabad (400 km) and major towns of the state that take you to Puttaparthi. You can also avail of taxis from Bangalore.
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