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WHAT TO SEE INSIDE THE TOWNSHIP

SAMADHI OF BABA'S PARENTS : The mortal remains of Baba's parents are housed in a mausoleum off the Main Road , down Samadhi Road . It is made of black stone and always kept spotlessly clean. There is also a white Ganesha idol nearby.

KALPA VRUKSHA : A 'wish fulfilling tree", as the name suggests, this is a tamarind tree where Baba had once performed a miracle by which devotees could pluck the fruit of their choice from the tree. It stands on the banks of the Chitravathi River .

THE ETERNAL HERITAGE MUSEUM : A beautiful museum dedicated to Man's eternal quest for realising the inherent Divinity, it is spread over three floors. Teachings of the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Gita and other religions, are all depicted here. Miniature replicas of famous temples in India and around the world are on display. The eternal message of saints and sages down the ages, about the oneness of religions, is brought forth through models, writings, audio and video. Legends of Baba's early life and his declaration of Avatarhood are emphasised. A reading room on the second floor is well-stocked with a vast collection of The museum is open from 10 a.m to 12 Noon , every day of the week.

CHAITANYA JYOTHI : This is a museum dedicated to the Mission and Message of Sathya Sai Avatar, constructed to commemorate his 75th birthday. On display over 8 levels are many exhibits pertaining to the life and teachings of Baba. The interesting architecture of the building is a beautiful fusion of Chinese, Gothic and Moorish styles.

SRI SATHYA SAI HILL VIEW STADIUM : Located behind the Higher Secondary School. it overlooks a lush green hill on which there is a huge 65-foot tall statue of Hanuman and others of Buddha, Christ, Siva, Krishna , Mother Teresa and Zarathustra. Shanthi Vedika is an ornate structure where Baba sits to address the gathering or watch the events in the stadium. The Sports and Cultural Festival of the Schools and Colleges is held here on 11 th January every year. An international cricket pitch was laid in 1997 for the Sri Sathya Sai Unity Cup in which many prominent players from around the world participated. The stadium is not open to public except when in use.

SRI SATHYA SAI SPACE THEATRE : A small modern planetarium which provides a star field of 4054 images, including 88 recognised constellations and 57 navigational stars as well as globular and open clusters, the Milky Way, Magellanic clouds and nebulae of different types. With the aid of computer control and using 30 special effects projectors, almost celestial or meteorological observation can be reproduced on the indoor sky. This makes it an effective educational tool in enhancing understanding of basic concepts of Astronomy, Mathematics, Science and allied subjects apart from, of course, the sheer wonder of it all' The facility can be visited after obtaining an entry pass from the Public Relations Office.

THE ABODE OF SAI GITA : Sai Gita is the ceremonial elephant which was presented to Baba when she was a baby almost thirty years ago. An intelligent and sensitive animal. she is extremely fond of him. Her compound, with a stall and bathing pool. stands next to the planetarium.

BIRTHPLACE of SRI SATHYA SAI BABA : A Siva temple marks the birthplace of Baba in Puttaparthi village. This is because Baba was born on November 23rd, 1926 , a Karthika Somavara a day traditionally devoted to the worship of Siva. Sanctified by Baba in 1979, puja is performed here everyday at dawn and dusk. Legends of his birth and childhood leelas can be visualised here.