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Interesting and Divine Facts About Puttaparthi

Puttaparthi is a world renowned tourist spot for both spiritual and leisure travelers.
The town is flocked by tourists both from India as well as from abroad too.
The main reason for the millions of people visiting this holy town is Sathya Sai Baba, the spiritual guru and leader, who has made the town his residence for looking after the people and showering his blessings upon them.
You will be surprised to know more about Puttaparthi and the charity deeds that are going on here for many decades.
The town always makes for a peaceful visit.
Located in the South Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, the language spoken here is Telugu, though English is quite well understood by the locals here.
The Prashanthi Nilayam is the grand ashram which houses the Baba.
Devotees throng the ashram throughout the year and especially during the festival seasons.
Apart from the famous ashram, there are many other tourist attractions too in Puttaparthi.
There is the village mosque, Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Hanuman Temple and much more.
Another interesting fact about Puttaparthi is that the town has an airport.
No other town in India has this advantage! Puttaparthi can be reached by the airport in the town itself, with bi weekly flights from Chennai and Mumbai or you can land at Bangalore and reach the town by bus.
A railway station is also located within the town itself and buses ply to and from major cities.
Though it is okay to visit the town throughout the year, it is best to be visited in the winters from October to March since the summers are quite hot.
Another interesting fact about Puttaparthi is a famous temple in Lepakshi, near the town, which has a huge monolithic statue of a Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva.
Though the town is a religious tourist center, it also houses quite a number of good hotels too for visitors from abroad.
There are many English speaking guides available who can guide you to the tourist attractions in and around Puttaparthi.
All the hotels are well built and equipped with the best of facilities.
You can enquire more about Puttaparthi from the administration office in Prashanthi Nilayam (ashram).
The town wears a festive look during the festival seasons like Mahashivaratri and the Telugu New Year.
It is a peaceful abode if you are looking forward to relax your mind and soul!


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