Puttaparthi, (Andhra Pradesh) : Millions of devotees worldwide will be joining in celebration to commemorate the 85th birthday of godman Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi Ashram in Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh on Nov 23.
The celebrations will be marked by the presence of his devotees, and important dignitaries like President Pratibha Patil , who would also be gracing the Women’s Day function on Nov 19.
Sathya Sai Baba?s birthday celebration starts from Nov 15 at Puttaparthi .
Renowned sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan will start off the proceedings in the evening followed by a Carnatic Vocal Recital by Abhishek Raghuram.
On Nov 16 evening, following bhajans in the morning, ?Saxophone Chakravarthy? Kadri Gopalanath will perform to enthrall the millions gathered in tribute to Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The evening will round off by fusion genius and santoor artist Rahul Sharma.
Nov 17 morning will witness a Mass Marriage Program followed by a Carnatic Vocal recital by Sikkil Gurucharan. The program will culminate with a flute recital by India?s ace flautist Pandit Ronu Majumdar.
On Nov 18 morning, there will be a grand Rathotsavam, followed by a cultural presentation by students of the Sri Sathya Sai Primary School in the evening while Nov 19 will be commemorated as the Women?s Day and the Nov 20 evening will host a World Conference Session of the Sri Sathya Sai Overseas Organisations.
On Nov 21 evening, students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning will present a drama. This will be followed by their 29th Convocation ceremony the following morning with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gracing the occasion.
The festival will culminate on Nov 23 morning with birthday celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium and conclude in the evening with Prema Pravaham, a special concert by Swami?s students glorifying His Mission and Message for humanity.