Archive for August, 2015

Narayaneeyam, Speeches and Music…

As part of the ongoing Onam festivity the sacred Srimad Narayaneeyam Parayanam commenced at the Poornachandra Auditorium this afternoon and was attended by a sizeable contingent of devotees. Srimad Narayaneeyam condenses the 18000 slokas of the epic Srimad Bhagavatam into 1036 slokas while maintaining intact its philosophical and devotional contents.

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Sangamam – A Unique Get-Together, Speech and Music…

Day-2 of the ongoing week-long Onam celebrations this evening in Prasanthi Nilayam featured a unique ‘sangamam’ – a get-together of Doctors and Lawyers who are affiliated to various service activities of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations in the State. read more »

Onam Celebrations begin…

‘God’s Own Country’ has arrived at ‘The Lord’s Home Town’ – Puttaparthi. Kerala is all set to celebrate Onam, which is falling on the Thiruvonam star of the vernacular month of Chingam, in Prasanthi Nilayam. In the run-up to Thiruvonam on 28th August, the Kerala contingent has commenced its week-long celebrations here this evening with an inspiring talk by Padmashree G. Shankar that was followed by an Abhang style bhajan programme. read more »

Purulia Chhau – by West Bengal

West Bengal is synonymous with the Goddess Durga and the State is known for its devout and frenzied adoration of the Divine Mother of the Universe characterised as Maa Durga. Teaming up with its most favourite ‘Maa Durga – Mahishasura’ theme, a group of professional artistes from the State presented a riveting Chhau dance today, on day-2 of the West Bengal Youth Parthi Yatra, in Prasanthi Nilayam. read more »

Amore – Love – The Religion Of God

Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam reflects the truth in essence, as preached and practised by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. In fact, the ongoing Parthi Yatra series, in the run up to the 90th birthday, by various state organizational units exhibit an influx of values galore, based on Bhagawan’s value-oriented teachings. read more »

Lord Jagannath’s ‘Nabakalebara’ in Prasanthi Nilayam…

Depicting the age-old tradition of ‘Nabakalebara’ of Lord Jagannath, Sai Youth from Odisha staged a drama regarding the same this evening at Sai Kulwant Hall in Prasanthi Nilayam. read more »

Hindustani Vocal by Pt Debendra Narayan Satpathy…

Pt Debendra Narayan Satpathy, a renowned Hindustani vocalist from the Gwalior Gharana, offered a classical musical rendition entitled ‘Bhakti Pushpanjali’ this evening at Prasanthi Nilayam. read more »

Azadi Ki Talash Mein – Independence Day Drama…

As India celebrates her 69th Independence Day today, commemorating the occasion, students from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus presented a drama entitled – Azadi Ki Talash Mein (A Quest For Freedom) this evening in Sai Kulwant Hall. read more »

Land Of My Birth – I Pledge To Thee…

When Mother India is celebrating yet another  Independence Day, let every citizen of this sacred Motherland remain pledged to her, showing allegience to Mother India with our life, love, passion and everlasting loyalty, echoes Sri Jullie Chaudhuri. read more »

Bha-Ra-Tha…

What does the name “Bharath’ stand for? … and what are the different subtle connations of the term – Bharath. Bhagawan enumerates on the subject, explaining the greater significance. read more »