Sai Baba of Puttaparthy

By way of introduction, Sathya Sai Baba is a prominent spiritual leader and educator in India today. He encourages individuals to dedicate their lives to service for humanity, and practice the universal virtues of truth, right conduct, peace, universal love and non-violence.
As an educator, he has inspired the formation in India of a major university system, six colleges and 20 technical schools, all of which are tuition-free. He has inspired the development of an "education in human values" program, which teaches universal values accepted by all religious and philosophical systems. This education in human values curriculum has been accepted by the Indian Government as part of the curriculum for elementary schools in India. The program is also presently being taught in a number of public and private schools in other parts of the world.
A major aspect of his work in India involves the establishment of a service organization and charitable activities. Over 5,000 service groups in India have formed under this service organization. They have adopted 6,000 of the most needy and poverty-stricken villages in India and are engaged in a rural village up liftment program. They have also established three charitable hospitals and maintain over 250 charitable medical clinics operating throughout India, all of which provide services without charge. A modern super-speciality hospital, also providing free medical care, has been built near Sai Baba's ashram. An extensive project to supply drinking water to the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh was initiated by Sathya Sai Baba in 1994.

"There is only one religion, the religion of love. There is only one language, the language of the heart.
There is only one race, the race of humanity. There is only one God, and He is omnipresent."
-- Sathya Sai Baba

Day 01 :
Arrive Delhi – Overnight at your Hotel. Depending upon your time of arrival accommodation may have to be held from the previous night.

Day 02 :
Delhi/Bangalore – Morning combined city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting : Two and a half hours drive around Old Delhi visiting the Red Fort - one of the magnificent palaces of the East with Diwan-e-Am, where once stood the jeweled Peacock Throne - studded with diamonds and precious stones, and the graceful Pearl Mosque, Jama Masjid which is considered the biggest mosque in India, Chandni Chowk - a typical bazaar with narrow lanes and traditional traders, Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi - the father of the Nation was cremated and the Government Buildings.

NEW DELHI
Two and a half hours drive of New Delhi visiting the Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) and Connaught Place.

Late afternoon transfer to Delhi airport in time to connect your flight to Bangalore. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 03 :
Bangalore/ Puttaparthy : Morning half day city tour of Bangalore visiting : Vidhana Soudha : This imposing edifice built almost entirely of dressed Bangalore granite is a tribute to temple architecture. Housing the Legislative Chambers of the state government, this is Bangalore’s best – known landmark. Cubbon Park : in 1864, Lord Cubbon, the then viceroy of India, laid out 3000 acres of verdant tranquility. Today, it is an oasis of greenery in the heart of Modern Bangalore, Tipu Sultan’s Palace: Now a museum, this two-storeyed ornate wooden structure is a mine of information and is one of the most remarkable Islamic buildings in the city. Also visit Lal Bagh Gardens : this 240 acre expanse of greenery forms one of India’s most beautiful botanical gardens, the credit of which goes to the rulers Hyder ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who laid out an 18th century paradis with rare trees brought from far off Persia, Afghanistan and France. You may also visit The Bull Temple : the awesome monolithic deity in this temple, Nandi draws devotees from all over the country.

Afternoon proceed to Puttaparthy the abode of Sai Baba and on arrival check in to hotel or the Ashram of Sai Baba. Overnight at Hotel or Ashram.

Day 04 :
Puttaparthy/Bangalore : Mornign darshan (audience) of Sai Baba and afternoon leave for Bangalore, on arrival check in to hotel and overnight at your hotel.

Day 05 :
Bangalore/ Mumbai /Out : morning leave for Mumbai and on arrival sightseeing of Mumbai visiting : The Gateway of and the chief entry port of India is a largest industrial centre and is reputed to be the most cosmopolitan city in the east . With it's beautiful natural horbour , studied with emrald islands and palm - fringed shore which rises gradually to the mountain peaks . It is one of the finest waterfronts. Highlights of the city sightseeing include the Gateway of India, Hanging gardens, Prince of Wales Museum, The bustling Crawford Market, Flora Fountain and the Dhobi Ghats - a vast outdoor laundry.

Evening after dinner leave for Mumbai airport in time to connect your flight back home.

Bon voyage:

Note: Stay at Puttaparthy can be extended according to one’s own wish.