Report on Ugadi Celebrations: 30th March 2006

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residence were tastefully decorated with multifarious decorations with flowers,

festoons and buntings on this happy occasion. Special decorations however were

done in Bhagawan’s new residence on the previous night with myriad lights of

various colours and hues. After showering His Divine blessings on the devotees

in Sai Kulwant Hall, Bhagawan was led in a grand procession to enter His new

abode. The procession consisted of the bands of girls and boys students of the

Institute, followed by students chanting Vedic hymns and the Nadaswaram troupe.

Bhagawan entered His new residence at 8.30 a.m. after the performance of Puja by

the priests. On this happy occasion, Bhagawan gave a sumptuous feast to all the

students and staff in the Poornachandra Auditorium. In the afternoon, in Sai

Kulwant Hall, the programme started with a devotional song in praise of

Lord Ganesha by the Institute students soon after the arrival of Bhagawan in the

Hall at 4.00 p.m. Thereafter, the students made a very illuminating and powerful

presentation to bring forth the inner significance of Ugadi Celebrations through

group songs, skits and dialogues. The programme also included the traditional

ritual of ‘Panchanga Shravanam’ which was made lively and interesting by the

students who gave the real meaning of this custom on the basis of the teachings

of Bhagawan. They concluded by assuring everyone that as long as they have the

grace of our beloved Bhagawan, no malefic influence of the planets or stars

could ever affect them. Jai Sai Ram Images of Ugadi Celebrations in

Prasanthi Nilayam

Source:

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