Puttaparthi

Shri Satya Sai baba devotees called Puttaparthi "heaven on earth". Well I didn't felt the same, may be because I didn't go there, with that much devotion and faith as others. But I was really impressed with the majestic autonomous empire he has created @Puttaparthy. I also liked the kind of medical services they provide there free of cost.
I would recommend to visit this place only if you want to see majestic buildings, hospitals, Ashram, and off course if you have faith in Satya Sai. However, I really didn't like the way Shree Satya Sai gave Darshan to Devotees. Thousands of people including me along with my parents were seating in hall for 3 hours and then Shree Satya Sai arrived in imported car for a minute and disappeared. One can argue that nobody is forcing to any devotee to seat in cramp condition for three hours for a minute look at Sai, but what about small children from the Ashram school who were made to seat in hall for almost an hour. I really wonder if its their daily schedule.
I am aware that while writing I may be making assumption and may not be knowing the truth. I invite the comments from the reader if that's the case. My only intention is to save, visitors like me, from painful process of Sai Darshan. One can surely visit Puttaparthy to see and appreciate the infrastructure, and the good work done.

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How to go : Take a cab OR KSRTC bus from Bangalore. Its arround 160 km. You need to travel for around 110 Km on HYD road and then take diversion (Before Penukonda) on right side for Puttaparthi.
Precautions: That region is really hot during summer. Keep enough water and wear appropriate cloths.
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