The Abode of Highest Peace
Prasanthi Nilayam means ‘the abode of highest peace’. It is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, located near the village of Puttaparthi amidst rolling hills, with the river Chitravathi to its east. The valley houses the divine sannidhi (sanctum) of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sai Kulwant Hall, bhajan mandir, residential complexes, the headquarters of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, its allied institutions.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba spent most of the year in Prasanthi Nilayam, and hence, this hallowed township is the destination for thousands of spiritual aspirants of varied cultures, faiths, races, languages and socio-economic strata from all over the world to behold His divine presence and experience His pure love.
Click below for a virtual tour of places of interest in and around Prasanthi Nilayam.
Prasanthi Tour
Sai Kulwant Hall
Baba’s guidelines for ashram visitors
Sri Sathya Sai Baba delivered a divine discourse on 25th January 1963, to the residents of Prasanthi Nilayam during which He emphasised on how to make the best out of one’s stay in Prasanthi Nilayam. The excerpts presented below is an english translation of the Telugu discourse.
“In this Prasanthi Nilayam, certain limits are laid down, certain modes of spending time usefully are recommended by Me. All who come here, whether long-time residents or new arrivals, have to observe them…
Daily Schedule & Timings
Sri Sathya Sai Baba has laid down the daily schedule to be followed in the Ashram. Every activity of the Ashram routine is suffused with deep spiritual significance.
See the table below for the Ashram schedule:
Activities
- Aumkar, Meditation and Suprabhatham
5.10 a.m. - Veda Chanting and Nagar Sankeertan (Circumambulating the Mandir)
5.40 a.m. - Pooja inside the Bhajan Hall (Entry for Devotees will start at 06.25 a.m.)
6.30 a.m. – 07.30 a.m. - Veda Chanting
8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m. - Bhajans
9.00 a.m. – 9.30 a.m. - Darshan of Baba’s Mahasamadhi and Prayer Hall
9.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. - Veda Chanting
4.30 p.m. – 5.15 p.m. - Bhajans
5.15 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. - Darshan of Baba’s Mahasamadhi
6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. - Meditation in Prayer Hall
6.00 p.m. – 6.20 p.m
Extension of Darshan timings: In response to requests by devotees, an additional time slot has been introduced on Sundays to facilitate Darshan of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Sannidhi. Starting from September 7, 2014 (Onam Day), on all Sundays, devotees will be allowed to have Darshan of Baba’s Sannidhi from 4.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m, in addition to the current Darshan Timings after Bhajans.
Late Evening Aarti: To bring the Sannidhi Darshan to a ceremonial close and enhance the spiritual experience for the devotees, an Aarti is offered at Baba’s Sannidhi on all days towards the close of evening Darshan, since September 4, 2014 onwards. This is in addition to the Aarti offered after evening Bhajans. Devotees will not be permitted to approach the Sannidhi after the last Aarti for the day.
Spiritual Activities
- Aumkar:
Aumkar is the chanting of ‘Aum’, the primordial sound, also called the ‘Pranava’. The vibrations that emanate from chanting ‘Aum’ have the potency to purify the inner personality of an individual as well as the surrounding environment. That is why the day at Prasanthi Nilayam begins with the chanting of 21 Aumkars. - Suprabhatham:
‘Su’ signifies good, auspicious and ‘Prabhath’ means morning. ‘Suprabhatham’ refers to the morning prayers that are chanted in praise of the Lord to awaken the divinity present within each individual. It is the act of dedicating oneself to the Lord and praying for His blessings right at the start of a new day. - Veda Chanting:
Vedas are ancient spiritual scriptures revealed to great sages and seers while in communion with God. Chanting or listening to these hymns confers spiritual as well as physical benefits. That is why Baba gives a lot of importance to Vedas and encourages everybody to chant these hymns and understand their meaning. The students of Baba chant these hymns in the early hours of the morning while circumambulating the mandir complex, and also during Darshan hours in the morning and afternoon sessions in the mandir. - Nagar Sankeertan:
‘Nagar’ means city or locality and ‘Sankeertan’ means devotional singing. After Suprabhatam, devotees circumambulate the mandir complex while singing devotional songs and clapping their hands keeping beat. It charges the atmosphere with holy vibrations and one begins the day with the name of the Lord on one’s lips. - Bhajans:
Bhajans means “Singing aloud the glory of God”. Bhajans in the divine presence of Sri Sathya Sai Baba are unique as they are universal in their scope and appeal and emphasise the unity of faiths. - Arati:
‘Arati’ is the ritual of waving lighted camphor to the deity to mark the culmination of worship. During Arati, devotees sing a devotional song in praise of the Lord and end with a prayer for universal peace.
Ashram Etiquette & Discipline
- Decorum
Men and women are not expected to socialize and visit each other’s rooms to indulge in idle talk or gossip inside the ashram. Indian customs and social behaviour are commonly observed inside the Ashram premises. Any public display of affection is out of place. Putting hands around each others’ shoulders or holding hands while walking about is discouraged. - Silence
Kindly observe silence, and when it is necessary to speak, please speak softly. Do not play your music loudly. Please do not socialize or talk / laugh loudly in public areas (especially at Ganesha or other temples within the Ashram) and be a nuisance and disturbance to others. Do not shout loudly to call someone at a distance and talk loudly on your phone while walking around the Ashram. Lights-out time in the Ashram is 9.30 p.m., after which devotees are not encouraged to move about inside or outside the Ashram. The Ashram gates are also closed at 9.30 p.m. - Mobile Phone Manners
Mobile phones are not permitted inside Sai Kulwant Hall. However, while using them in the Ashram premises, kindly do not play any music or watch videos loudly from your mobile phones. Use your headphones. Keep your ringtone on silent or at a lower volume. Kindly do not talk loudly on your phone and be a disturbance to other devotees and trivialize the divine atmosphere of the Ashram. - Strictly Prohibited
The consumption or possession of tobacco / tobacco products, drugs, alcoholic drinks and non-vegetarian food, including eggs, is strictly prohibited. Gambling inside the premises is strictly forbidden. - Feeding Dogs / Animals
Feeding of dogs inside the Ashram premises is highly discouraged. - Children
Please be responsible for the discipline of your children in the Ashram. Please ensure that they do not disturb the silence of Sai Kulwant Hall or disturb other devotees in any way. Please be responsible for their manners in the Ashram. - Dress Code
Modest, Clean & Sober dressing encouraged – as befits a place of worship. Shorts, Half-lungis, Sleeveless Shirts or Salwars, Above ankle-length dressing or tight fitted and transparent clothing is not allowed. - Cleanliness
God walked this Ashram, so please lets keep it clean. After using the public Toilets, keep them clean and tidy for everyone to use comfortably. Don’t litter the food stall areas and kindly use the dustbins provided. It will be your contribution to the Ashram! - Cameras
Use of Cell Phones and Cameras is as per prevailing Ashram rules (Not allowed inside Sai Kulwant Hall). - Accommodation
If using ashram accommodation, please ensure that all dues are settled, room keys are dropped at accommodation office and the premises are left neat & clean while leaving. - Car Parking
Please abide by the Ashram Guidelines while Parking your car or two-wheeler. Honking within the ashram Premises is not allowed.
Dress Code
- Devotees are expected to dress modestly, in clean and sober clothing, as befits a place of worship. Generally, people in the Ashram dress in whites.
- Wearing of shorts or sleeveless shirts is strictly prohibited. Women are required to dress to their ankles. Tight-fitting or diaphanous dresses are not permitted.
- Unorthodox hairstyles, over-matted hair, tall set hair etc. or large obtrusive hats are highly discouraged.
Locker Rooms
A safe deposit locker is made available to overseas devotees at North-8, A-10 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for storing valuables during their stay in the ashram.
Advisory Information
Self-Professed Intermediaries
- Devotees are requested to be on their guard against strangers or newfound friends who claim association with Sri Sathya Sai Baba or claim to have inner or special messages from Baba. They are all spurious people.
- Devotees are also requested to exercise utmost caution in visiting quacks, ‘healers with special powers’ supposedly delegated by Baba or spurious people parading as agents of ‘holistic’ or Indian therapies.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba has repeatedly made it clear in His discourses that He has no agents, no intermediaries, whatsoever. His connection with the devotees is direct and heart to heart.
Unauthorized Trusts / Bodies
No institution or individual other than the following are authorised to receive any donation inside the Ashram on any account:
- Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
- Sri Sathya Sai Institue of Higher Learning
- Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust
- Sri Sathya Sai Eswaramma Women’s Welfare Trust
Devotees are requested to note that the Trust does not solicit any donation through intermediaries or agents. Individuals, trusts and other bodies soliciting donations on behalf of Sri Sathya Sai Baba or the above-mentioned trusts are doing so illegally. Individuals or Institutions making donations to such unauthorised bodies are doing so at their own risk, and the above-mentioned trusts are not responsible for their acts.
Devotees are also required to beware of touts who collect money inside the ashram for any of the ashram services. Devotees are not required to pay to anyone inside the Ashram except for services like accommodation, food, etc. at the respective offices and canteens.
Official logo and trademark
The Government of India has amended the schedule to the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1950 to include the following as protected names and emblems under the said Act:
- Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
- The following emblems
- Sri Sathya Sai
In view of the above, no person shall use or continue to use for the purpose of any trade, business, calling or profession or any patent, trademark or design the aforementioned protected names / emblems or any colourable imitation thereof without the previous written permission of the Central Government. Any person who contravenes the above is liable to be proceeded against and punished under the provisions of the law.
Any person who is using the aforementioned names and emblem in contravention of the provisions of the Act is hereby notified and required to cease and desist from using the said names/emblems with effect from: 22nd July 2004.
Items NOT permitted inside Sai Kulwant Hall
Ashram Facilities
Public Relations Office
Public Relations Office
Timings
The Public Relations Office is located in Room No. 10, opposite the South Indian Canteen. This office is open from 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. on all days. The Lost-and-Found-Office is also located here, where devotees can enquire about their lost belongings, or deposit any unclaimed articles found inside the Ashram. Any clarifications can be had by contacting the Public Relations Office at the Ashram.
Special shows at the Planetarium for school/college pupils or large groups above 120 in number may be arranged in advance by contacting the Public Relations Office.
Address
Public Relations Office
Prasanthi Nilayam
Sri Sathya Sai District
Pin Code – 515 134
Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Phone: (0091) 8555-287390. (extn: 209)
E-mail: [email protected]
Emergency & Security Office
Emergency & Security Office
Location
This office is located adjacent to the South Indian Canteen, beside the Gopuram Gate of the Ashram and is open 24/7. Any issues concerning the security of the Ashram and the devotees are dealt with here. Ambulance service is available here, in case of emergencies. One may also collect Vibhuthi prasadam from here when leaving the Ashram.
Contact
Phone: +91-8555-286100
Wheel Chair Facility
Wheel Chair Facility
Devotees in need of wheelchairs may obtain them at North-8, A-10 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The accommodation office also allots ground floor rooms to such people on request, subject to availability. The wheelchairs are not supposed to be taken outside the Ashram premises and must be returned on the specified date.
Cloak Room
Cloak Room
Location
The men’s cloakroom is located opposite South-1 Block.
The women’s cloakroom is situated next to the ladies entrance of Sai Kulwanth Hall on the Northern Side.
Timings
Morning: 4.30 am to 10.30 am
Evening: 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Cloak Room For Mobiles
Cloak Room For Mobiles
Location
The men’s cloakroom is located in East Prasanthi near the men’s devotees entrance Sai Kulwanth Hall.
The women’s cloakroom is situated next to the ladies entrance of Sai Kulwanth Hall on the Northern Side
Timings
Morning: 7.30 am to 10.30 am
Safe Deposit Locker
Safe Deposit Locker
A safe deposit locker is made available to overseas devotees at North-8, A-10 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for storing valuables during their stay in the ashram.
Banking Services
Banking Services
Location
State Bank of India, Prasanthi Nilayam Branch is located opposite the South Indian canteen.
Timings
| From Monday to Friday | |
| Morning | 9 a.m. to 12 noon |
| Afternoon | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| On Saturdays/Sundays | |
| Only Morning | 9 a.m. to 12 noon |
ATM Facilities
ATM Facilities
Canara Bank operates an ATM located near North Indian Canteen. A coin vending facility has also been provided in the ATM complex.
Other major banks with branches in Puttaparthi (outside ashram premises):
Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank, Axis bank, Kotak Mahindra bank and Andhra Bank, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. All these banks too provide ATM and Credit card/Debit card facilities.
Note:
Devotees are advised not to deal with any unauthorized persons for foreign exchange transactions as it is prohibited under Indian law.
Shopping Centre
Shopping Centre
Location
The Shopping Centre is adjacent to South-6 block, near the Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust (Publications Division) building. Day-to-day needs of devotees ranging from stationery, grocery and home needs to clothing and travel goods are available at very reasonable prices.
Timings
| Morning (Only for Ladies) | 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 Noon |
| Evening (Only for Gents) | 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
Book Store
Book Store
Books, Photographs, Audio & Video Stall
The Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust (Publications Division) located behind South-6, near the Shopping Centre undertakes the printing, publishing and sale of various books, audio & video cassettes, CDs & DVDs etc. relating to the life and teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Bhajans and festivals at Prasanthi Nilayam. The Trust also undertakes the sale of publications in other Indian and Foreign languages.
Subscriptions to the Ashram Magazine, Sanathana Sarathi for the English and Telugu editions can also be made here or online at www.sanathanasarathi.org
Timings
| Morning | 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 Noon |
| Afternoon | 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
Library and Reading Room
Library and Reading Room
The Book Trust building also houses a reading room that is a storehouse of Sai Literature with a large and varied collection of books on the life and teachings of Bhagawan Baba and experiences of devotees, in many Indian and foreign languages.
For more information, please visit www.sssbpt.org
Timings
| Morning | 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 Noon |
| Afternoon | 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
Telephone Booth
Telephone Booth
Location
Inland and overseas telephone calls can be made from the telephone booths in the ground floor of the Sevadal Accommodation building located opposite the Round Block-5.
Timings
6 a.m – 8.45 p.m.
Maintenance Office
Maintenance Office
Location
The Ashram Maintenance Office may be contacted for any civil, electrical, water supply problems or any other complaints concerning the room or hall allotted within the ashram. It is located adjacent to the West-3 block on the southern end.
Timings
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Medical Services
General Hospital
Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital is adjacent and South of the ashram premises. The hospital has outpatient facilities and also provides casualty/emergency services. The hospital provides free diagnosis and treatment in General Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
| Department | Timings | |
| Casualty / emergency | Open 24 hours | |
| Out Patient | Morning | 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. |
| Afternoon | 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. | |
Super Speciality Hospital
The Super Speciality Hospital, also called as the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prashanthi Gram, is located 7 kms from the Ashram. The hospital offers Specialty treatment in the departments of Cardiology, Urology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Gastro-enterology completely free of charge.
For more information, please visit https://psg.sssihms.org.in/
Timings
The hospital is open from 8.30 am to 5 pm on all days except Sundays and public holidays.
Laundry (Dhobi) Service
Laundry (Dhobi) Service
There are authorised dhobis (laundry personnel) who collect the laundry outside the residential building every morning after 7 a.m. The clothes are usually returned within a day or two.
Porters
Porters
Service of authorised porters at fixed tariffs is available for shifting of luggage at the time of arrival or departure.
Food
There are three canteens in the Ashram that cater to the varying tastes of the thousands who visit Prasanthi Nilayam from all over the world. They provide hygienically prepared vegetarian food at nominal prices.
There are also snack counters, a bakery, coconut stalls, and free food prasaadam for the benefit of devotees.
South Indian Canteen
The South Indian Canteen offers South Indian style purely vegetarian meals, breakfast, snacks, tea, coffee, milk etc. at highly subsidized rates.
- It has separate dining sections for gents and ladies.
- Overseas devotees may find the food spicy. To them, the Western Canteen would be most convenient.
- Separate sections for ladies and gents
Timings
| Breakfast | 6-30 a.m. to 8-30 a.m. |
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| Lunch | 11-00 a.m. to 01-00 p.m. |
| Afternoon tea & snacks | 3-30 p.m. to 04-15 p.m. |
| Dinner | 6-30 p.m. to 08-30 p.m. |
Payment
Payment in the canteen is in the form of canteen coupons only. Direct cash is not accepted. Canteen coupons can be purchased from the ‘Canteen Coupons’ counter located in front of the gents’ entrance of the Canteen.
North Indian Canteen
The North Indian Canteen in North Block of the ashram and serves purely vegetarian North Indian cuisine.
Timings:
| Lunch | 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. |
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| Dinner | 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. |
| Breakfast and afternoon snacks/tea are not served in this canteen. | |
Payment:
All payments in this canteen are made directly in cash.
Western Canteen
The Western Canteen is located between Round Building 2 and Round Building 3 of the Ashram premises and offers purely vegetarian continental cuisine.
Timings:
| Breakfast | 08.00 a.m. to 09.00 a.m. & 09.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. |
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| Lunch | 12.45 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 07.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. |
| Afternoon snacks/tea are not served in this canteen. | |
Payment:
All payments in this canteen are made directly in cash or through the cards.
Snack Counters
Kiosks are located, one adjacent to the Shopping Centre and another near the North Indian Canteen, where snacks, beverages and ice-creams are served. Other than this there are beverage counters distributed all around the ashram where coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc are available.
Timings:
The timings of these shops are often staggered to ensure availability from 0500 Hrs to 2030 Hrs. However these Kiosks will stay closed during Programmes and Bhajan Sessions in the morning and evening.
Bakery
The Bakery is located behind South–6 block flanking the Shopping Center on the left side. One can find here all kinds of bakery items from bread & bun to pizzas, all prepared by dedicated Sevadal Volunteers inside the Ashram premises itself.
Timings:
| Morning | 09.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
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| Afternoon | 3.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. |
A bakery counter is opened daily in South Indian Canteen between 7.30 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. and between 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Accommodation
Advance booking of accommodation may be done online. This facility is presently for those seeking to book family accommodation.
Citizens of India and Nepal
Dormitory for individual visitors
Office is located at Ganesh gate entrance to the Ashram.
Timings: 5.00 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Tariff (per head per day): Rs. 5 | Rs. 10 | Rs. 30 (with bunker beds)
Rooms (for families)
Office is located adjacent to North – 9 Block.
Timings: 6.15 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Tariff (per day):
- Rs. 100 (unfurnished with Single Cot)
- Rs. 150 (semi-furnished with 2 cots)
- Rs. 250/ Rs. 300 (Furnished with 2 cots, excluding North Block rooms)
- Rs. 50 extra for rooms with hot water facility.
Kindly Note:
- Valid Photo ID: Valid Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Ration Card, Photo identity cards issued by Central/State Government for their employees, Nationalised Bank Passbook with photograph, Student Identity Card with photograph issued by recognized School / College for their students/ Aadhar card.
- Nepali Citizens must necessarily carry their valid passports.
- Individuals are provided Dormitory accommodation.
- A day is 24 hours from the check-in time.
Overseas Citizens and
Non-Resident Indians
Dormitory for individual visitors
Office is located adjacent to North – 9 Block.
Timings: 6.15 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Tariff (per head per day):
- Rs. 50 (with cot for single ladies)
- Rs. 30 (with cot for single gents)
Rooms (for families)
Office is located adjacent to North – 9 Block.
Timings: 6.15 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Tariff (per day):
- Rs. 300 (Furnished with 2 cots)
- Rs. 700 Recently Renovated North Block Rooms without A.C Facility
- Rs. 950 Recently Renovated North Block Rooms with A.C Facility
Kindly Note:
- Overseas devotees are required to fill in a registration form to complete the registration process. This form is available at the registration office or it can be downloaded in advance. Large groups with more than 25 members are advised to keep the filled-in registration forms ready so as to save time. Click here to view / download this form.
- Individuals are provided Dormitory accommodation.
- Foreign nationals holding Tourist Visas with multiple entry facility are required by law to ensure a gap of at least 2 months between consecutive visits to the country. Kindly visit https://boi.gov.in/content/about-immigration-assist to be informed on the regulations to be complied with before visiting India.
* An additional Rs. 50 is charged for rooms with Hot Water Facility.
Advance reservations:
Advance booking of accommodation can be made by those seeking family accommodation at http://www.prasanthinilayam.in/. In case of those seeking to arrange accommodation for large groups it is advisable to contact the Accommodation Office well before the planned time of arrival (Email: [email protected] ).
Payment:
All payments towards accommodation charges must be made in cash (in Indian rupees) only. Payment by cards are also being accepted.
Accomodation Office Location:
Reaching Prasanthi Nilayam
The Divine Love of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba attracts people from far and wide to Prasanthi Nilayam, the abode of supreme peace located in the small village of Puttaparthi. What was once a small hamlet, has now become an internationally known spiritual centre. The ashram Prasanthi Nilayam (Abode of Supreme Peace) is situated in Puttaparthi in the Sri Sathya Sai District of Andhra Pradesh State in South India. It is 150 kilometres (about 90 miles) north east of Bangalore, about 85 km from Anantapur, 30 km from Penukonda, 40 km from Dharmavaram and 450 km from Hyderabad.
Puttaparthi is well-connected to all the major cities in the southern part of India. The holy town has its own airport, railway station and bus stands. Getting to Puttaparthi from any other city in Andhra Pradesh is easy, since a network of good roads connects it with other parts of the country.
By Road
A taxi from Bangalore to Prasanthi Nilayam takes around 2.5 to 3 hours and the fare varies from time to time. To make arrangements for a taxi from Prasanthi Nilayam to Bangalore, contact one of the taxi operators and travel agents that have offices outside the ashram. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation and the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses to and from Puttaparthi to many cities / towns.
By Train
Reaching Prasanthi Nilayam by train is simple, since Sri Satya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam railway station connects the town with the major cities of India, including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Mumbai and New Delhi. This station is 8 km from the ashram. It is connected to Puttaparthi by regular bus services of APSRTC. There are many daily trains passing via Prasanthi Nilayam (Station Name: Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam; Station code: SSPN on the IRCTC website ). There are many other trains passing via Dharmavaram Railway Station (station code: DMM on the IRCTC website) which is about 40 KM from Prasanthi Nilayam. You can also reach Dharmavaram by train and travel to Prasanthi Nilayam by road.
By Air
The nearest airport to Prasanthi Nilayam is the Bengaluru International Airport. It is situated about 130 km (80 miles) from Prasanthi Nilayam.There are flights to and from Bengaluru airport to many cities within India and other countries. To reach Prasanthi Nilayam one may fly to Bangalore (either directly or from Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad etc). Then take a taxi or bus. The airport is situated about 30 kilometres north of Bangalore, between Bangalore and Puttaparthi. A taxi from the Bangalore airport to Prasanthi Nilayam takes 2.5 to 3 hours and the charges vary from time to time. You can ask your travel agent to reserve a taxi ahead of time. However, it is possible to get a taxi at the airport itself –there are lots of taxi drivers waiting there.
Ashram Map
