Puttaparthi Sathya Sai Baba — Anantapur district, AP. Declared reincarnation of Shirdi Sai. 1926-2011.
Core teaching: Sat, Dharma, Shanti, Prema, Ahimsa. Miracles: vibhuti, rings, garlands manifested from nothing.
✦ Life Summary
Born: 23 November 1926.
Self-revelation at age 14.
60+ years at Puttaparthi.
Mahasamadhi: 24 April 2011.
Devotees: 1 billion+ (claimed).
✦ Main Institutions
Prashanti Nilayam: main ashram.
Sathya Sai University.
Super-specialty hospital (free).
Sathya Sai Org (worldwide).
Chitravati Temple.
Meditation centers.
✦ Daily Schedule
Brahma muhurta: 5 AM Om-karam.
Suprabhatam and Veda recitation.
Nagar sankirtan.
Darshan (Baba live, now samadhi).
Bhojan-prasad.
Evening bhajan.
Night rest.
✦ Access
Airport: Puttaparthi.
Rail: Sathya Sai Prashanti Nilayam.
Bengaluru 165 km. Hyderabad 410 km.
Ashram accommodation.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Shirdi vs Sathya Sai?▼
Sathya Sai declared self as Shirdi Sai's reincarnation. Third avatar Prema Sai future.
Miracle controversy?▼
Many videos of vibhuti, rings appearing. Critics say sleight of hand. Devotees believe divine. Personal decision.
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