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Odisha Parthi Yatra, a journey of Love and Gratitude
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Around two thousand Youth and a large number of devotees from the state of Odisha, arrived on a three day pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam on 26th Dec 2011. Nagar Sankirtan, Service activities and Spiritual talks were held everyday.
On the morning of 27th, Lord Jagannath of Puri along with His brother Balabhadra and sister Subadra, (Lord Krishna, Balarama and Subadra) came out in a regal procession this morning, adorning a huge chariot, blessing thousands of devotees in Puttaparthi, outside the Ashram. read more »
Tags: Concert, Dance, Photos, Pilgrimage, Skit, Speeches
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Devotional Music Programme by Odisha Youth
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Odisha once again proved why she has always established herself in a soft corner of Bhagawan’s heart. The youth of Odisha presented a moving prayer to Bhagawan in the most successful medium of a devotee – Music. read more »
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A Gift OF Love…From Little Hearts That Beat For God
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
And so Christmas celebrations spilled over into Boxing Day. ‘Boxing Day’…the day following the sacred Advent of Christ, received this title perhaps way back during the 17th century, when those that were affluent, keeping in mind the spirit of Christmas, were generous in giving gift boxes to those that had served them. Another theory to this tradition shows that those that were economically challenged in mediaeval England saved money through the year in earthenware boxes, only to be broken up during this time, to share the funds for Christmas Festivities. read more »
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Odisha Cultural Programmes
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
This evening, devotees of Odisha presented a bouquet of three programmes. Girl students of Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Bhadrak presented an Odishi dance drama entitled “Jagannath Leelaamurtham” and Sai Youth of Cuttack presented a drama entitled “Pharistein Sai Gaganke” on read more »
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Christmas Mass and Chariot Procession…
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Lord Jagannath of Puri along with His brother Balabhadra and sister Subadra, (Lord Krishna, Balarama and Subadra) came out in a regal procession this morning, adorning a huge chariot, blessing thousands of devotees in Puttaparthi, outside the Ashram. read more »
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The Gift of Love…an offering by International Children
Monday, December 26, 2011
On the third day of the ongoing Christmas celebrations International Children presented a programme entitled “The Gift of Love” at Beloved Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet this evening in Prasanthi Nilayam. The programme was a collective offering from the tiny tots numbering 54, from various countries. read more »
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“Joy of Living”, Christmas Decorations 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Christmas is one of the biggest Christian holy days celebrated throughout the world. Though it is celebrated in almost the same way in all countries, there are still some old unique customs which differ form country to country.
The aim of the Balkan South European countries led by Croatia that took up this monumental task was to present this wonderful event describing the birth of Jesus in a way which will be familiar to all Christians. They also wished that the warmth of Christmas touch even those who don’t observe Christmas in their cultures and just to make it even more interesting, they had to conjure up a bit of Croatian Christmas. read more »
Tags: Festivals, Photos, Pilgrimage
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Memorable Christmas in Prasanthi Nilayam
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Come Christmas and there is joy everywhere! Holy Christmas has a rich tradition in Prasanthi Nilayam, The Abode of Highest Peace. Traversing through the Sai Saga, the festivity earned its due Divine splendour, as in Prasanthi it has always been Christmas with Holy Father!!! read more »
Tags: Concert, Festivals, Photos, Pilgrimage, Speeches, Student Programmes
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Bhagawan recounts Jesus Story…
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Divine voice that echoed Prasanthi Nilayam over the past more than five decades once again reverberated in the holy precincts this evening on the occasion of Christmas 2011. The epochal 1996 Divine Discourse where in Bhagawan revealed many untold, unheard tales about read more »
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Christmas Eve in Prasanthi Nilayam…
Sunday, December 25, 2011
International Choir comprising over 240 choristers from across the globe presented a scintillating display of devotional singing on the Christmas Eve, on 24th evening in Prasanthi Nilayam. This year also witnessed a change of guard, as experienced and accomplished singer from Munich, Germany, Ms. Gisela Sebastian took over the reins from Ms. Sylvia Alden, conducting the Choir. read more »
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