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04-27-2011, 04:24 AM
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 The body of Sathya Sai Baba is seen during a public viewing at the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparti, about 450 kilometers from Hyderabad, April 25, 2011.  Devotees throng the Sai Kulwant Hall of Prashanti Nilayam ashram in Puttaparthi for a final glimpse of Sathya Sai Baba. The funeral is on Wednesday   An ambulance transporting the body of Sathya Sai Baba arrives at the ashram as devotees and journalists gather at Puttaparthi village on April 24, 2011. (AFP/Dibyangshu Sarkar)  Devotees gathered in front of Prashanthi Nilayam to hava a darshan of Sri Satya Sai Baba's body after he was declared dead due to cardio-respiratory failure, in Puttaparthi. (BCCL/)  Devotees wait to pay their last respects to Sathya Sai Baba at the ashram in Puttaparthi village, some around 200 kms norh of Bangalore, on April 24, 2011. Sathya Sai Baba, one of India's most famous gurus, died in hospital April 24, triggering a global outpouring of grief and tributes from devotees across politics, sport and entertainment. He was 85 and finally succumbed to multiple organ failure after being in a critical condition for more than three weeks, his doctors said. (AFP/Dibyangshu Sarkar) 25 Apr, 2011   Police pushing the thousands of devotees gathered in front of Prashanthi Nilayam to hava a darshan of Sri Satya Sai Baba's body after he was declared dead due to cardio-respiratory failure in Puttaparthi on Sunday. (BCCL/)  Devotees pay tribute to Sathya Sai Baba in Amritsar on Sunday in Puttaparthi. (PTI/)   Former Andra Pradesh Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu arrives to address media after Sri Satya Sai Baba declared dead due to cardio-respiratory failure,in Puttaparthi on Sunday. (BCCL/) Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narsimhan with Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy paying their last respect to the body of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who died in his home town of Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on April 24, 2011. (PTI/) Celebrities/Bollywood Stars/Cricketers/Politicians at Sai Baba 
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04-27-2011, 04:41 AM
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Tue, April 26, 2011: Updated Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 1700 Hrs. IST Prime Minister pays homage to Beloved Bhagawan... Prime Minister of India, along with scores of diginitaries, that included UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, External Affairs Miniters, SM Krishna, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni, Governor and Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, EVL Narasimhan and Kiran Kumar Reddy respectively flew down to Parthi to pay homage to Beloved Bhagawan.
Arriving in a chartered flight from Delhi, the Prime Minister and his entourage arrived at the Sai Kulwant shortly after 1700 hrs. to spent ten minutes offering homage. He even chose to speak to senior Trust officials in Prasanthi Nilayam, Former Chief Justice PN Bhagvati and SV Giri, formerly Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Other dignitaries visited Prasanthi this morning included Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, Vishwa Hindu Pardishad leader Ashok Singhal, Swami Nityananda of Nithyananda Peetam, former Sri Lankan Cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga.
With Sai devotees continuing to surge into the Puttparthi to offer their homage to the Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, authorities on Tuesday extended the final darshan timing till midnight. Inspector General (Rayalaseema Region) Santosh Mehra said the darshan timing, which was to end at 6.00 pm today, has been extended till about midnight. Sai Baba would be buried in the Sai Kulwanth Hall here with full state honours between 9.00 and 9.30 am tomorrow...
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04-27-2011, 04:42 AM
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Mon, April 25, 2011: Sri Sathya Sai Baba - Prasanthi News: In to the second day of the sudden jolt, after enduring the separation of Her Beloved in the physical sense, the township is gripped in sorrow as pall of gloom descended on Puttaparthi.
Lakhs and lakhs of devotees are streaming into the Ashram, in unending lines, day and night, to have a priceless glimpse of The Lord who enthralled millions over millions during His earthly sojourn that spanned over eight and a half decade, with His Divine Darshan! top
Frenzy gripped the township with then unexpcted turn of event, and Prasanthi Nilayam, that has been the cynosure of eyes for all the epochal spiritual happenings over the years, is once again in the limelight,,this time for a different reason, the sudden departure of her Beloved Lord. top
Devotees, some many with unshakable faith, ever hoping against the hope and not ready to accept the happening, some resigned to accept the happening and many more dwelling upon the glorious saga of Love Incarnate form a diversified feeling at the unexpected departure of Beloved Bhagawan. Regional, National and International Channels are camping in the township, capturing the events from Prasanthi Nilayam. top
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in His condolence to the bereaved Sai fraternity described Bhagawan as a spiritual leader who inspired millions to lead a moral and meaningful life even as they followed the religion of their choice.
"Sri Sathya Sai Baba as a preacher of the highest human values was an iconic figure for over five decades. He endeared himself to the people through various institutions, with headquarters at Prashanthi Nilayam, that promoted egalitarian values, education and public health," said the Prime Minister.
Cricketing icons Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar joined the unending list of dignitaries paying obeisance to Bhagawan.top As per the announcement made on Sunday, Bhagawan's physical frame would lie in state until Wednesday morning.
top Sun, April 24, 2011: Evening {Morning & Afternoon - update & photos} As announced, Bhagawan’s physical frame was brought into the Sai Kulwant Hall after 1815 hrs., in a glass case, in a procession led by Vedic chanting and bhajans by students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.
With Bhagawan’s physical frame lying in state for the next two days, bhajans will continue throughout, as thousands upon thousands are expected to flock into the township to have the darshan of their Beloved “Swami”. Elaborate arrangements have been made with thousands of police men keeping a vigil around the township, ensuring avoidance any untoward incident. State Governor and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh air-dashed to Parthi after hearing the news of Bhagawan’s passing away. Many other prominent figures have also joined in, offering condolences at the grave happening. top
Sun, April 24, 2011: Morning & Afternoon: Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba who has been admitted in Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram for the last 28 days breathed His last this morning, at 0740 hrs., as per the Medical Bulletin released by the Director, SSSIHMS, this morning. After His admission into the hospital on the 28th March with cardiac related problems, Bhagawan has been on ventilator support for many days. Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is no more with us physically. He left His earthly body on 24th April, 2011, at 0740 hrs. due to cardio-respiratory failure. Bhagawan Baba's Body will lie in state at Sai Kulwant Hall for two days (Monday and Tuesday). Arrangements will be made for Darshan after 1800 hrs. today, at Sai Kulwant Hall.
As the news spread, thousands upon thousands are flocking into the Prasnathi Nilayam to have the darshan of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This includes commoners to celebrities to government dignitaries.
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04-27-2011, 04:51 AM
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