About Sanathana Samskruti Museum
Sanathana Samskruti Museum is a heritage museum located in Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh, near the Prasanthi Nilayam ashram. Established by Sri Sathya Sai Baba and inaugurated in 1990, it is dedicated to showcasing India's ancient spiritual and cultural heritage. The museum uses dioramas, models, paintings and multimedia exhibits to illustrate the evolution of human civilization, unity of religions and principles of Sanathana Dharma for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large indoor museum complex with themed galleries, life-size dioramas, scale models, paintings, photographs and multimedia displays illustrating Indian history, spiritual traditions and human evolution. The building is set on elevated ground near Prasanthi Nilayam with landscaped surroundings. Inside, visitors walk through chronologically arranged halls covering ancient civilizations, religious traditions and moral values, with explanatory panels and guided narration in places.
Key highlights
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Dioramas and models depicting evolution of human civilization and Indian cultural heritage
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Exhibits illustrating unity of major religions and principles of Sanathana Dharma
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Architectural complex with domed structure and landscaped hilltop setting near Prasanthi Nilayam
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Multimedia and pictorial displays on ancient Indian history, scriptures and values