India has always been known for its spiritual and
cultural roots. This divine land has given birth to numerous blessed
souls and mystics. Puttaparthi is a small village that got recognition
with the little boy who took birth here and later came to be known as
'Sri Satya Sai Baba'. Eminent as the birthplace of Sri Satya Sai Baba,
the town has become a divine pilgrimage for people from all parts of the
world. Till the late 1960's, Puttaparthi was a secluded and backward
village in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
As and when the charisma of Satya Sai Baba spread all around and people
started coming here, the village became well-known. With the erection of
colossal Ashram, the number of devotees started multiplying year by
year. In the present times, this divine place prominently appears on the
tourism map of Andhra Pradesh. Satya Sai Baba is believed to be the
incarnation of Sai Baba, the holy saint from Shirdi.
Over the years, Baba's ashram has been extended with hospitals,
schools, hospitals, museum, recreation centres, guest houses etc and
transformed the place into a town. Though outside the ashram, the rural
life persists in the village. Puttaparthy has got fertile lands and long
stretches of green fields make the perfect backdrop to this town. Travel
to Puttaparthi, have a glimpse of the celestial soul and get mesmerized
by the serene beauty of the region.
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