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WHAT TO SEE INSIDE THE ASHRAM

'GANESHA TEMPLE : Standing near the entrance of Prashanthi Nilayam, this is a popular shrine where prayers are offered every morning. Before undertaking any new task, devotees propitiate the elephant headed God as the remover of all obstacles. He is considered to confer intelligence, prosperity and protection

SUBRAMANIAM SHRINE : Located next to the temple of Ganesha , the shrine is dedicated to his younger brother, Lord Subramaniam, who chief of the army of the Gods ..

GAYATRI SHRINE : The Goddess with five faces and ten hands, seated on a lotus, is the presiding deity here. Considered the Mother of the Vedas, she has the power to confer intelligence, wisdom, keen intellect, fluent speech and overall protection. The temple was consecrated by Baba during the Padhuka Mahotsava in October 1998.

SHIRDI SAI BABA STATUE : Located on the way to the Hospital from the Ashram, the attractive seven-foot tall statue stands on an elevated rock more than ten feet above the ground.

PRASHANTHI MANDIR : A two-storied granite structure, built in 1949, it has a Central Prayer Hall flanked by rooms on either side with a 'verandah' in front and a corridor in the rear. The walls on each side of the altar have five symbols representing the unity of religions. Omkar Suprabhatam at dawn, daily bhajans and spiritual activities are conducted here. Baba gives interviews in the room behind the altar.

SAI KULWANT HALL : A spacious enclosure where the daily darshan as well as other festivities take place, it can accommodate about 20,000 devotees under a canopy. At the Northern entrance, Bhagawan consecrated exquisitely carved marble statues of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman, on 30th September 1999 .

POORNACHANDRA AUDITORIUM : This imposing 80 X 50 mtrs hall can comfortably seat over 15,000 people who gather here for Divine discourses, cultural programmes, functions, conferences and Yagna during Dassera. The speciality of the hall is its column less construction and the inspiring murals and carvings of the Avatars, Saints, Seers and scenes from the scriptures from all religions and times. Baba's simple living quarters are located above the stage.

SARVA DHARMA AIKYA STAMBHA : An impressive 50-foot high pillar made of reinforced concrete, it symbolises the unity of all religions. Located in the middle of a garden to the West of the Sai Kulwant Hall, it was erected in 1975 on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the advent of the Avatar and the World Conference of Sathya Sai Seva Organisations.

VATA VRUL(SIIA (MEDITATION TREE) : This Banyan Tree was planted in 1950 by Baba himself who then materialised a thick metal plate inscribed with mystic markings and placed it under the roots. It is believed to facilitate concentration and enhance the spiritual success of those who meditate under it. Devotees are allowed to meditate only during the day times.