SRI SATHYA SAI ARADHANA TRUST
About Our Trust
A Sacred Journey of Devotion
Established with a vision of faith and service, Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Trust stands as a beacon of peace, prayer, and spiritual unity.
Our Divine Mission
Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Trust was formed on 31-01-2015 at Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapura Taluk and District, Karnataka – 562101. The Trust was established with the vision of carrying out religious and spiritual activities that inspire devotion, service, and harmony within society.
Its activities are guided by the teachings, practices, and values promoted by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Through various spiritual programs, rituals, and gatherings, the Trust seeks to nurture faith and promote spiritual growth among devotees.
The mission of the Trust is to contribute to the welfare of society while fostering universal peace, love, and compassion for all. Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Trust is registered under Section 12AB of Income Tax Act, 1961.
20+
Years of Devotion
4000+
Devotees Served
365+
Sacred Rituals Annually
Our Sacred Offerings
Nurturing Faith Through Sacred Practices
Discover the spiritual services and devotional activities that bring peace and divine blessings to the community.
Daily Pujas
Experience the serenity of daily worship performed with devotion and traditional rituals that uplift the spirit.
Special Homas & Yajnas
Participate in powerful sacred fire ceremonies conducted on auspicious occasions for divine grace and prosperity.
Spiritual Discourses
Engage in enlightening sessions that inspire inner growth, wisdom, and a deeper connection with faith.
Community Seva
Join hands in acts of service that spread compassion, harmony, and spiritual unity.
Our Temples
Gavi Siddeshwara Temple
A sacred cave temple in Mandya where devotees gather to offer prayers and experience divine blessings in a serene spiritual environment.
The Gavigangadhareshwara temple, located in Mandya District, Karnataka, was constructed by the trust during the 15th century and underwent renovation, which was completed in 2016 at 1.8 Crores. Currently, the Trust conducts daily pooja and rituals at the temple. Another significant site in the area is the Gavi Siddeshwara Temple in Maradevanahalli, which was established 13 years ago under the guidance of Sadguru.
This temple is home to a 500+ year-old Shiva Linga and adheres to Shaiva traditions, offering daily puja, abhishekam, and Vedic chanting led by Gurukulam students. Special rituals on Mondays and various devotional programs contribute to its vibrant spiritual atmosphere.
The temple celebrates major festivals such as Gavi Siddeshwara Jatre Mahotsava and Maha Shivaratri, attracting thousands of devotees who participate in abhishekams, cultural events, and anna daana. The temple promotes a strong culture of seva through monthly homas, volunteer activities, and Vedic learning, creating a lively centre of faith and community unity. Residents from seven nearby villages regularly attend, especially during the larger events held twice a year for Maha Shivaratri and the Jatre, which see participation from over 3,000 people.
Ganesha Temple
The Ganesha Temple stands as a serene and spiritually significant place of worship, inaugurated in November 1981 under the divine guidance of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the embodiment of wisdom and intellect, is situated in Sathya Sai Grama, a place that embodies peace and spiritual enrichment.
Inception and Divine Inspiration
The inception of the Ganesha Temple is rooted in a profound spiritual experience. Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a revered spiritual leader and humanitarian, appeared in the dreams of Sri B. N. Narasimha Murthy, the warden of the Gurukulam and commanded him to construct a temple dedicated to Ganesha to promote the welfare of the community and foster spiritual growth. This divine directive marked the beginning of a journey that would culminate in the establishment of a sacred space for devotion and reflection.
Community Support and Contributions
Realising the vision set forth by Bhagawan, Mr Bambu Lakshmi Narayana and other dedicated well-wishers rallied together to fund the construction of the Ganesha Temple. This collective effort highlights the spirit of unity and devotion within the community, as supporters came together to transform this divine vision into reality
Sri Umamaheshwara
“This temple is divinely ordained, not built by human effort. It will stand for millennia, bestowing grace and blessings upon all who come.”
-Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai
A sanctuary of peace, purity, and divine darshan
Nestled in the serene and spiritually charged Siddha Sankalpa Bhoomi of Sathya Sai Grama, near the historic Nandi Hills, the Sri Uma Maheshwara Temple stands as a beacon of devotion and culture.
Built in accordance with Agama Shastra and traditional Vastu principles, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in their divine form as Uma and Maheshwara. It is a space of peace, purity, and spiritual awakening, welcoming all who seek divine darshan and inner stillness
Additional Temples for Spiritual Growth
In addition to the Ganesha Temple, the Sathya Sai Grama also includes the Gayatri Temple and the Navagraha Temple. Each of these sacred spaces is constructed with the same ethos of welfare and spiritual upliftment, creating a holistic environment for worship and connection with the divine.
Scared Festivals
Celebrating Divine Traditions
The Trust celebrates major religious festivals with devotion, bringing devotees together in prayer, rituals, and spiritual joy.
The Trust is dedicated to building, renovating, and maintaining temples. Additionally, it conducts various religious activities, such as Yagnam, Homam, prayers, and other practices aimed at public welfare. The Dussehra festival is celebrated over ten days each year. During this time, Srishti Shakti is worshipped with reverence in nine forms: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayini, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.
For Dussehra, priests and Rithwiks are invited from across the country to perform prayers for the Athi Rudra Maha Yagnam (Maha Rudra Yagnam), which will be conducted every 5 years. Veda chanting, and various Homas, all with the pure intention of seeking welfare for the world. These activities aim to educate students and teachers about the significance of Hindu religious, cultural, and spiritual practices.
The Trust also celebrates all major religious festivals.
Participate with Us
Join the Sacred Rituals and Spiritual Offerings
Devotees from around the world are welcome to participate in our sacred rituals and spiritual activities.
Guided by Leadership
Meet Our Trustees and Guiding Vision
Our trustees lead with integrity and a deep commitment to our mission. They provide direction and ensure every initiative reflects our core values.
Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai
Global Humanitarian Leader, Founder, One World One Family Mission
Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai is a visionary humanitarian leader, instrumental in co-creating a more inclusive, empathetic, and just global future by blending management excellence into social engineering to create sustainable global impact. Guided by the ancient Indian principle of vasudhaiva kuṭuṁbakam (‘One World One Family’), Sadguru envisions a world where people from different faiths, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds live as one global family, without any barriers, beyond borders.
Demonstrating that love, and service know no boundaries, the One World One Family Mission, under Sadguru’s leadership, has been active in over 100 countries across the globe, uplifting more than 13 million lives so far. The Mission offers free-of-charge, compassionate, innovation-led and sustainable solutions in nutrition, education, healthcare, and sociocare in alignment with 9 UN SDGs. By bringing together like-minded individuals, partners, and organisations, Sadguru paves the way for equal opportunities, right to dream, dignity, and divinity for all.
Rajashekhara G B
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An alumnus of Sathya Sai Grama, with over 25 years of service, his journey began as an Education in Human Values (EHV) and English teacher at Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam, followed by various responsibilities, including Warden and Administrator at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Kendra, a CBSE-affiliated residential school. Served as Secretary of the alumni association, Children of Sathya Sai, from 2004 to 2014.
Since 2017, he has been serving as Warden and Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai Sharadaniketanam campus in Mandya district. Currently, as a Trustee of the Prashanthi Balamandira Trust, mentoring postgraduate and graduate students serving in the Mission’s institutions, focusing on their personal, professional, and spiritual growth in alignment with the vision of Sri Madiyala Narayana Bhat.
Ravi Kasturi
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An alumnus of the Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions, after his post-graduation in English, he pursued master’s in human resources management and thereafter worked in the field of HRM for a decade. His last assignment, before he chose to dedicate himself to the cause of education was with the Transport Training Institute and Consultancy, Bangalore, which caters to the training needs for the employees of a variety of Institutions including the state run Organizations under Government of Karnataka. He supports the Public relations and HR functions of the Trust.
Dr Satish Babu
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An alumnus of the Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Institutions, he pursued further education in medicine in the UK. Today, he is one of the leading Consultant Endocrinologists in Bangalore. He is distinctly recognised for working in reputed hospitals in the UK like Cambridge University Hospital, Cambridge; King's College Hospital, London; Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, for a decade before moving back to India. His rich work experience abroad and in India has helped him develop human resources and public relations skills, which are put to their best use in managing the Trust.
Our Gallery
Moments of Devotion and Divine Grace
A glimpse into the sacred rituals, spiritual gatherings, and divine celebrations that bring our community together in faith and devotion.