Gokulam Puttaparthi | Gokulam timings, photos, address

Gokulam, Puttaparthi Overview

Gokulam is the dairy of the ashram which supplies milk and other dairy products to all the institutions working under the ashram. The dairy is popular for the supreme quality of milk that it produces. The source for milk for the dairy is another dairy which is situated in Vidyagiri. The entrance of the dairy has an idol of Lord Krishna. The face of Lord Krishna has certain beautiful artistic touches to it given to it by Sathya Sai Baba.

Sathya Sai Baba was a divine soul who appeared on the face of the earth with some supreme powers which he realized when he was 14 years old. He was considered to be an incarnation of Sai Baba and was a famous spiritual guide of the 20th century.

Birthplace of Sathya Sai Baba is now the place where Shiva Temple stands. Since people are not sure of his birthplace which is believed to be somewhere across the river, it is visited by tourists to get a sense of peace and serenity.

Major Attractions near Gokulam

Other places worth visiting which lie near Gokulam include Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri Music College, spiritual Museum, Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre, Sri Sathya Sai hill view stadium, Sri Sathya Sai University, Chaitanya Jyoti Museum, Sri Sathya Sai museum, Vardhan Sai theatre, Puttaparthi, Samadhi Shrine, Yajur Mandir and many more.

A mosque was also constructed in the village in 1978 as per the instructions of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Anjaneya Temple is another very famous attraction of the village which has an idol of Lord Hanuman. At the foot of the idol is a pool of water which is said to represent the tears of Lord Hanuman.

Best Time To Visit Gokulam

The best time to visit the place is from February to March and then from October to December.

Tips For Visiting Gokulam

1. Take care to use eco-friendly, disposable materials and segregate the waste in bio and non-bio degradable waste to keep the ambiance clean.

2. Pets are not allowed inside. Carry food package and water bottles along.

How To Reach Gokulam

Gokulam is very well connected by road, railway as well as airway. The nearest railway station is Sai P Nilayam Train Station which is situated at a distance of 24 km from Gokulam. The place is pretty accessible.