Guest guest Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Deccan Chronicle "Ecstacy marks Baba birthday" Anantapur, Nov. 23: The Hill View Stadium of Puttaparthi had turned into an ocean of humanity as several lakhs of devotees thronged the place to have a glimpse of Sri Satya Sai Baba on the occasion of his 80th birthday on Wednesday. Devotees from all over the world had gathered at the stadium where everything went according to a perfect discipline. Devotees had started gathering at the stadium from around 4 am. The devotion and dedication of the devotees for the Baba was amply evident from the way they patiently waited for their spiritual guru for hours together. The deluge of humanity remained absolutely disciplined as the Sevadal volunteers managed the show in absolute precision. The Baba arrived at the stadium exactly at 7 am. Students chanting vedic hymns welcomed him to the dais. The Baba’s pet elephant Sai Geeta also participated in the procession. The slogans hailing Baba rent the air when he ascended the dais and seated on a throne. A Telugu verse recited by noted Telugu film actor Sai Kumar was a special attraction at the programme. One after the other several dignitaries came to the dais and said congratulatory words to the Baba. Renowned archer Rajvardhan Singh Rathore said Baba was a divine being who took birth in human form to uplift the humanity. Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished the Baba well and said the Baba should extend his blessings to all of “us” till eternity. Source: http://www.deccan.com/Region/RegionNews.asp#Ecstacy%20marks%20Baba%20birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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