Ustad Amjad Ali Khan plays for Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Puttaparthi : Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, accompanied by his sons Ayan and Aman, performed on the occasion of godman Sri Sathya Sai Baba?s 85th birthday at Puttaparthi ashmram in Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

Khan?s recital was followed by young Carnatic vocalist Abhishek Raghuram?s performance in the evening.

The Veda chanting began at 4:30pm. It was at about 6:45pm that Sai Baba arrived for ?darshan? as the bhajan singing went on.

Giant LED screens and televisions ensured that everyone in the hall have a close darshan.

?It was a spiritual experience,? said Khan after his performance.

The evening concluded around 8:20pm with ?aarti? and Sai Baba graciously distributed ?prasadam? to those present.