Prasanthi Nilayam

Prasanthi Nilayam is the principal ashram of Sathya Sai Baba located in Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh. Inaugurated on 23 November 1950, it served as his residence and spiritual centre. The expansive complex includes Sai Kulwant Hall, temples, museums and administrative buildings. It is notable as a major pilgrimage and spiritual tourism destination attracting visitors from across India and abroad for its religious and institutional significance.

Visitors can expect a large, well-maintained ashram complex centered around Sai Kulwant Hall, a vast pillared prayer and darshan hall where daily bhajans and gatherings are held. The campus includes landscaped grounds, the Sarva Dharma Stupa, Chaitanya Jyoti Museum, bookshops, dining halls and accommodation blocks. The environment is calm and orderly with designated areas for meditation, sightseeing and museum visits. Volunteers guide movement within the premises.