Prasanthi Nilayam
Schedules & Timings
The ashram follows a steady daily rhythm: spiritual programmes, meals and services each keep their own hours. Timings may shift on festival days; announcements are posted at the ashram one day ahead.
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Sai Kulwant Hall: Spiritual Programme
Omkaram & Suprabhatham
Nagarasankeerthanam (procession around the Mandir)
Linga Abhishekam
Veda Chanting (Morning)
Bhajan (Morning)
Mangala Arati (Morning)
Divya Darshan of Maha Samadhi (Morning)
Divya Darshan of Maha Samadhi (Special)
Veda Chanting (Evening)
Bhajan (Evening)
Mangala Arati (Evening)
Divya Darshan of Maha Samadhi (Evening)
Second Aarati
Accommodation Office & Facilities
Common Halls counter (Ganesh Gate)
Rooms counter: Online Booking check-in (near N-9 Block)
Luggage Cloak Room (S1 Block)
Electronics Cloak Room (Gents & Ladies): Morning
Electronics Cloak Room (Gents & Ladies): Evening
Food & Dining
All canteens serve simple, freshly prepared vegetarian food. No eggs, meat or fish.
South Indian Canteen: Breakfast
South Indian Canteen: Lunch
South Indian Canteen: Tea / Coffee / Snacks
South Indian Canteen: Dinner
North Indian Canteen: Lunch
North Indian Canteen: Dinner
Western Canteen: Breakfast (First Batch)
Western Canteen: Breakfast (Second Batch)
Western Canteen: Lunch
Western Canteen: Dinner
Bakery: Morning
Bakery: Evening
Refreshment Kiosks: Morning
Refreshment Kiosks: Midday
Refreshment Kiosks: Evening
Coconut Water Kiosk (Near N2 Block)
Shopping & Books
Shopping Complex: For Ladies
Shopping Complex: For Gents
Books & Publications Division: Morning
Books & Publications Division: Evening
Main Book Stall: Morning
Main Book Stall: Evening
Book Extension Counter (opp. South Indian Canteen): Morning
Book Extension Counter (opp. South Indian Canteen): Evening
Donation Counter (Room 1, Central Trust): Morning
Donation Counter (Room 1, Central Trust): Evening
Culture, Learning & Attractions
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum: Morning
Chaitanya Jyothi Museum: Evening
Sanathana Sanskruthi Museum
Space Theatre / Planetarium (entry before show)
Divine Parents Samadhi: Morning
Divine Parents Samadhi: Evening
Healthcare
Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital: Morning OPD
Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital: Evening OPD
SSSIHMS Super Speciality Hospital: Hospital
SSSIHMS Super Speciality Hospital: General Visitors
Banking & Services
State Bank of India (PN Branch): Morning
State Bank of India (PN Branch): Evening
Canara Bank ATM
Post Office (Main, outside Ashram)
Post Office (Sub, outside Ashram)
Travel & Transport Counters
All counters are outside the ashram at the bus stand, unless noted.
APSRTC Bus Counter
KSRTC Reservation Counter
Indian Railways Counter: Morning
Indian Railways Counter: Evening
Timings vary on Bhagawan’s Birthday (23 Nov), Shivaratri, Christmas and other major festivals. Announcements are posted on the ashram notice boards the evening before.
The day at Prasanthi
Where every hour is an offering
- 4:00 AMGates openGanesh Gate
- 5:25 AMSuprabhatam
- 5:40 AMNagarsankirtanStreet procession
- 8:00 AMVeda Chanting
- 9:00 AMMorning Bhajans
- 9:30 AMMangala AratiMahasamadhi Darshan
- 4:30 PMVeda Chanting
- 5:15 PMEvening Bhajans
- 6:00 PMEvening AratiDeeparadhana
- 7:00 PMSecond Arati
Timings vary on festival days — announcements are posted at the ashram.