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Puttaparthi is fully geared up for the centenary celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam, with large crowds expected and extensive logistical arrangements under mode across the town.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) Managing Trustee R. J. Rathnakar outlined the preparations and the series of high-level visits scheduled over the coming week.
He said extensive coordination among the SSSCT, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations (SSSSO), Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), alumni groups, and volunteer teams had been in advancement for nearly a year. The town, he added, has been fully readied for the anticipated surge of devotees.
Over the past 12 months, much than 220 cultural and devotional programmes have been held as portion of the centenary celebrations, and thousands of devotees have partaken of Maha Prasadam arsenic of November 16.
Mr. Rathnakar said the annual Sri Venugopala Swami Rathotsavam has been renamed the Sri Sathya Sai Rathotsavam, which will statesman on Tuesday (November 18).
Several national leaders will participate in the celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will sojourn on November 19, followed by President Droupadi Murmu connected November 22. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan volition preside implicit the convocation connected November 22 and enactment on for the main event connected November 23. Chief Ministers from multiple States, including N. Chandrababu Naidu, volition also attend.
The Government of India and Southern Railway have arranged 45 special trains to Puttaparthi. The Centre will besides release a commemorative coin and postal stamp marking the centenary, Mr. Rathnakar said.
SSSSO All India President Nimish Pandya said nationwide initiatives such arsenic the Run for Values and the National Cricket League for Values are being organised across the country as portion of the celebrations.
