Tag Archives: Puttaparthi

Maha Shivaratri – 15th February 2026

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The festival of Maha Shivarathri is one of the most important festivals in India. It falls on the 14th day of the (Krishna Paksha) dark fortnight of the Magha month of the Hindu calendar. The very word ‘Shivarathri’ means auspicious … Continue reading →

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Offerings to Sai Shiva – Maha Shivaratri

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At the Shivalayam Temple (Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Birthplace) Puttaparthi, India on Maha Shivaratri – 7th March 2016 (Morning) Five pujaris (priests) performed abhishekams to Lord Sai Shiva. Maha Rudrabhishekam Special offerings were made to the Lord Shiva. The … Continue reading →

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Christmas

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There was a huge halo of splendour illuminating the sky over the village when Christ was born. This meant that He, who was to overcome the darkness of evil and ignorance had taken birth, that He will spread the Light … Continue reading →

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Awake! O, Lord Sathya Sai!

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O, Son of Eswaramba! O, resplendent majestic One! Dawn is breaking in the East. The daily tasks of divinity which you have undertaken, have to be accomplished therefore, Awake! O, Lord Sathya Sai!

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Rathotsavam – 18th November 2025

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The Rathotsavam (Chariot Festival) at Prasanthi Nilayam is a tradition that goes back to the early 1950’s. This festival marks the beginning of the Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. On this day, the students of Bhagawan, chanting … Continue reading →

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Navaratri (22nd September – 2nd October 2025)

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Dasara or Navaratri is a ten day festival, usually falling in the month of October, that is celebrated all over India in the worship of the Divine as the Mother principle. Bhagawan has explained that the festival of Dasara is … Continue reading →

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Ganesh Chaturthi – 27th August 2025

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 Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi, i.e., the fourth day of Indian lunar month of Bhadrapada. It usually falls in the month of September in the English calendar. Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God is usually worshipped before commencing any … Continue reading →

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Shiva Temple – Puttaparthi

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This Linga from Kashi, was apparently installed by Swami Himself! Named after the family deity, Easwara (another name for Lord Shiva) Easwaramma (Swami’s Mother) was born soon after her father Subba Raju, a great devotee of Lord Shiva, constructed this … Continue reading →

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A Sojourn in Puttaparthi for Maha Shivaratri 2016

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A Sojourn in Puttaparthi for Maha Shivaratri 2016

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Worship of Lord Krishna – Puttaparthi

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This temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was brought up in a community of cowherds or gopas and He is lovingly called Gopala. The history of this temple is intricately woven with the legend of … Continue reading →

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