The district of Sri Sathya Sai is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its headquarters are located at Puttaparthi.
On April 4, 2022, the formation of the district took place, including some territories that were formerly part of the Anantapur district.
The district is named after Sathya Sai Baba (1926-2011), a famous spiritual leader who was born in Puttaparthi.
The district is home to a number of important religious and cultural sites.
Some of the most popular tourist destinations in the Sri Sathya Sai District are:
Sri Sathya Sai, Puttaparthi
Puttaparthi is renowned as the birthplace and spiritual abode of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and serves as an important pilgrimage destination for his devotees.
Puttaparthi is renowned as a spiritual epicenter that teaches humanity the necessary spirituality to Love All and Serve All.
Puttaparthi Attractions:
Prasanthi Nilayam:
Prasanthi Nilayam, which translates to "Abode of Peace," was founded by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on his 25th birthday, November 23, 1950.
Over the past 50 years, Prasanthi Nilayam has grown as a spiritual and educational center in Puttaparthi, attracting tourists from far and wide.
Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre:
This renowned planetarium theatre was built in Puttaparthi to educate and engage visitors with shows about astronomy and the night sky.
Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium:
Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium was constructed in 1985 and once hosted birthday celebrations for Sathya Saibaba. This stadium regularly hosts cricket, football, and other sporting and cultural events.
Sri Sathya Sai Super Speciality Hospital:
A well-known hospital in Puttaparthi with a pleasant atmosphere and excellent standards of sanitation that provides state-of-the-art healthcare for free.
Chaitanya Jyoti Museum:
Satya Sai Baba founded the Chaitanya Jyoti Museum in the year 2000.
This museum covers Bhagawan's existence in seven phases, from his birth and boyhood through his advent and important milestones in the grand mission of his avatar.
Gopuram Gate:
Bhagawan Sathya Sai used to enter and leaves Prasanthi Nilayam through this famous Gopuram Gate.
Meditation Tree - Vata Vriksha:
This famous banyan tree also called as Meditation Tree or Vata Vriksha is planted by Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the year 1959, and set the sacred "Yantra" under it. Baba stated that those who had reached a certain level of spiritual development would be drawn to this tree.
Anjaneya Swamy Temple:
This famous Hanuma Temple is present at the northern end of the Gopuram road.
Hanuman Statue:
A 65-foot-tall monument of Lord Hanuman was erected on top of Vidyagiri Hill to celebrate Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba's 65th birthday.
Sri Satya Sai Archives:
This state-of-the-art facility was built to protect Sai Baba's teachings in the form of his recorded lectures, still photographs, and priceless manuscripts.
Kalpatharu or Kalpavriksha Tree:
Located on the banks of the Chitravathi River, the Kalpavriksha tamarind tree is renowned for its ability to grant wishes.
As a young lad, Satya Sai used to take his ardent devotees atop this hill and would pluck out any fruit they wanted from the same tree.
Gopalaswami Temple:
This is a small historic temple dedicated to Lord Krishna in Puttaparthi.
How to Reach Puttaparthi:
By Train: 🚂
Puttaparthi has a nearby railway station by the name Sri Sathya Sai railway station (Station Code: SSPN). Numerous trains from various locations arrive directly at Prasanthi Nilayam.
Dharmavaram Junction (Station Code: DMM), which is about 60 kilometers from Puttaparthi, is an alternative train terminal. From there, you can proceed to the Dharmavaram bus stand and reach Puttaparthi via bus, private vehicle, or by local vans.
By Bus: 🚌
Puttaparthi lies on NH 7, which links Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
From Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and other well-known towns in India, one can take a bus to the Puttaparthi bus stand, which located just opposite to ashram.
By Air: ✈️
The nearest airport to Puttaparthi Prasanthi Nilayam is present at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (Code: BLR). One can then board a taxi or bus to Puttaparthi from there.
Penukonda Fort:
The Penukonda Fort is an important historical site and a popular tourist attraction in Anantapur. This fort is located at a distance of around 65 kilometers from Anantapur city.
Penukonda became the new capital of the Vijayangara Empire for a short time after the battle of Talikota in 1565, which resulted in the fall of the Vijayangara rulers.
The Penner River and the Chitravati River both encircle the fort on its western and eastern sides, respectively. The fort has temples, tanks, wells, and a summer palace. Lepakshi is 30 kilometers south of Penukonda.
Timmarusu, Krishnadevaraya's prime minister, was blinded and imprisoned in a cell at Penukonda fort, which is close to the 1585-built Gagan Mahal summer palace.
There are two ways to get to the Penukonda fort on the hill: on foot and via road. If you wish to hike up to the fort, the path starts up near Gagan Mahal.
What to See:
- 👉 Gagan Mahal Palace
- 👉 Kashi Vishwanatha temple
- 👉 Ramaswamy Temple
- 👉 Thimmarasu Jail
- 👉 Narasimhaswami Temple
- 👉 Basavana Baavi Water Tank
- 👉 Hazrath Baba Fakruddin Dargah
How to Reach:
By Bus: 🚌
Penukonda has excellent transportation links to all of India's main cities, such as Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Bengaluru, and Anantapur.
By Train: 🚂
Penukonda Junction (station code: PKD) is the main railway station connecting Penukonda to India's major cities.
By Air: ✈️
The closest international airport is located in Bengaluru. From there one can reach Penukonda fort via road network.
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