Gokulam is a village in Puttaparthi mandal of Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located at a distance of 8 km from Puttaparthi town. Gokulam is famous for the Sri Sathya Sai Gokulam, a dairy farm established by Sathya Sai Baba. The dairy farm is home to over 1,000 cows and produces milk and other dairy products that are supplied to the Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam ashram and other institutions in Puttaparthi.
Gokulam is also home to the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts related to the life and teachings of Sathya Sai Baba. The museum is located in the former residence of Sathya Sai Baba and is open to the public.
Other places to visit in Gokulam include the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Mandir, a temple dedicated to Sathya Sai Baba; the Gokulam Gardens, a beautiful garden with a variety of flowers and plants; and the Gokulam Lake, a man-made lake that is a popular spot for boating and fishing.
Gokulam is a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees of Sathya Sai Baba. The village is well-connected by road and rail to major cities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Here are some tips for planning your trip to Gokulam:
- The best time to visit Gokulam is between October and March, when the weather is pleasant.
- There are a number of hotels and guesthouses in Gokulam to suit all budgets.
- If you are planning to visit the Sri Sathya Sai Gokulam, it is advisable to book your visit in advance.
- Photography is not permitted inside the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Museum.
- Visitors are requested to dress modestly when visiting religious places in Gokulam.