Puttaparthilive.com - September 2006 News from Puttaparthi

September 30th 6:30 pm - Ayudha Pooja in Puttaparthi Today.

Swami on Golden Chariot Today was Ayudha Pooja (all the tools and machines are cleaned and decorated and done pooja too) in Puttaparthi. So this is the only ocassion we get to see the golden chariot. It and all the other cars were cleaned and decorated in mandir and an ayudha pooja was done. The photo you see on the right is a old photo, that was the only time Swami got on that chariot.

This afternoon Swami came for a visit outside mandir. There were no other program in the evening, just bhajans.

September 30th 9:00 am - Report by the uk youth doing grama seva in Puttaparthi

When we reported about Grama Seva earlier we said that only students were doing the grama seva. Only after getting this report we knew that the youth from UK were also involved in the grama Seva. It good to see them come from that far to do the seva Puttaparthi. Here is a report from them.

UK Youth doing Grama Seva Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2006 24th September 2006

Arrival:

With the Divine Grace of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Heart Valve Bank (HVB) Gram Seva Group arrived early at 9am on 24th September 2006. The group consisted of 19 youths from across the U.K. lead by Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet)

Afternoon Darshan:

The group eagerly awaited the arrival of Baba for first afternoon darshan. For many of the youth who had previously attended the Grama Seva function, it seemed like returning back home. Swami arrived at 3pm for Darshan and did the complete round in His silver car. Swami graciously gave darshan with a lovely smile to one and all present in Sai Kulwant Hall.

As soon as Swami’s car approached the portico, He signalled to couple of people to come to the car, this also included the UK Grama Seva group leader Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet).Swami spent most of the time in the interview room, coming out only for a couple of brief moments.

Just before 5pm Swami emerged from the Interview room and entered the Mandir to listen to lovely devotion songs (bhajans) sung by the Students. Swami took aarti and entered the His divine abode just after 5:30pm

Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2006 25th September 2006

Morning Darshan.

On this auspicious Monday morning the group met to pray together in one of the rooms in the ashram, which was temporary converted into a prayer room. The early morning session started 5.10am with 21 Omkaars followed by the Suprabhatam. The group leader gave a beautiful on talk on various spiritual topics and read the thought of the day.

Swami came out to give darshan at 7.50am this morning. His car moved amongst the sisters and brothers who were eagerly awaiting Swami’s darshan. All who had the chance to see Swami in the car witnessed a smile on Swami’s face. Soon after, Swami entered the interview room and came out later to bless gifts, which were to be distributed to the sisters from the Anantapur Campus.

Afternoon Darshan

Due to Dashera celebrations starting tomorrow, the crowds in Prashanti Nilayam seemed to be increasing quite considerably. Our dear Swami has been very kind to all those who have come to Prashanti by granting them the blessing of darshan from his car. Swami entered Sai Kulwant hall at 3:40pm and then continued into the interview room. Swami signalled to the boys from inside the interview room to distribute gifts to some of the students present in Sai Kulwant hall.

The lovely devotional songs (bhajans) began at 5.20pm, which continued till 5:40pm; Swami took aarti and returned back to His divine abode.

Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2006 26th September 2006

Morning Darshan: UK Youth doing Grama Seva

Today, the holy and auspicious celebrations of Dashera began by commencemen of the Veda Saptha Purusha Yagna. It also marked the start of Grama Seva 2006. The Sai Kulwant hall was buzzing with the auspicious sounds of Nadaswaram and Veda chanting. This continued as our beloved Lord arrived for darshan. The way in which Sai Kulwant Hall had been adorned was a treat for all our eyes, and this added to the joy of all the devotees present.

At 7:50am. Swami came out to give darshan in His car to all the sisters and brothers assembled in Sai Kulwant Hall. The Vedic chanting continued with Ganesh Atharva Shirsham, Sri Suktam, Durga Suktam and Medha Suktam.

At 8:50am, Swami signalled to the Vedam boys to commence the Vedic chanting whilst encircling the Mandir. The UK Grama Seva group were extremely fortunate to participate in these proceedings. Upon completion of the "pradakshina" around the Mandir everyone made their way quickly into the Poornachandra Hall.

The atmosphere within the Poornachandra hall was permeated with divine vedic chanting by lots of priests who had arrived especially to perform the yagnam. They were accompanied by students, who were also chanting Vedas in unison. As soon as Swami entered the stage, the priests began to light the holy fire for the Yagnam. Swami blessed the burning flames as the Yagnam commenced. As the chanting of Sri Suktam, Durga Suktam and the Rudram continue, Swami watched the proceedings very intently.

Thereafter, Swami gave instructions to commence the Grama Seva. This in itself is a huge task, undertaken solely by Swami’s students. This year was no exception. The sisters from Anantapur Campus had began preparing the food consisting of Pulihora Rice and Ladoo, at 10:00pm the night before and this continued until the early hours of the morning. This will be routine until Gram Seva finishes. This year 700 students had taken part in the distribution of the sarees, dhotis and food packets.

The UK Grama Seva group were privileged and blessed to carry out the Seva at the Super Speciality hospital. As their vehicles left the Prashanti gates, chants of "Jai Bolo, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba ki Jai" could be heard. The Seva work began with Vedic chanting along the roads within the hospital quarters. The hospital consisted of 400 households, who were given Swami’s prasadam.

Afternoon Darshan

Swami came at 3:30pm and went straight outside through the Ram Darbaar. Having returned a while later, Swami was about to go into the interview room, when He called Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet) and asked him "Where are your friends", to which Mr Popat (Puppet) pointed to the UK Grama Seva Boys who were sitting in the Sai Kulwant hall. Swami smiled and replied ‘Very happy’. Swami also told Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet) that the village where Grama seva will be taking place tomorrow, the roads are not good. This was later confirmed by the Grama Seva leader. Swami also gave instructions to distribute prashadam in the form of apples. Bhajans started at 4.30pm and Swami took aarti and left for the divine abode around 5pm.

Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2006 27th September 2006

UK Youth doing Grama Seva Morning Darshan

Today Swami blessed all the sisters and brothers assembled in Sai Kulwant Hall with His darshan at 8:45am. He also spoke to Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet) on the Veranda for almost 5 minutes.

A few minutes later, Swami signalled to the Vedam & Grama Seva boys to begin the ‘Pradakshina’ (circling of the mandir) and head towards the Poornachandra hall to continue with the Yagnam. As the Grama Seva boys completed their round, they were surprised to see Swami standing at the edge of the Verandah. The boys were blessed with darshan of the smiling Lord. Swami stood there patiently until the last boy completed his pradakshina.Swami remained in the interview room until 11.00am and then proceeded to the Poornachandra Hall where he stayed for a further 20 minutes.

The UK group were accompanied by Swami’s students to a village called Bedapalli Tanda, which was situated about 8km from Puttarparthi. The village consisted of approximately 150 houses.

The boys were warmly welcomed by many smiling faces as they entered the village. The villagers were also extremely happy to receive Swami’s love in the form of food & clothing. As the prashadam was distributed, the people in the village reciprocated Swami’s love and expressed their gratitude to Baba by doing pranams and saying "Sai Ram".

Many young children ran behind the distribution trucks and cars in the hope of receiving a ladoo or two! The UK team later joined another team to help with the Seva to the upper part of Bedapalli Tanda village.

It was truly a wonderful sight to witness such selfless service, which can only flow from Swami’s students.

Afternoon Darshan

Swami arrived in His car at 4pm. After giving wonderful darshan to all the assembled brothers and sisters, He entered the interview room.

As Swami came out of the interview room, all the primary school children started singing Vedam (Ganesha Atharva Shirsham) and it was indeed wonderful to hear such young children create such divine vibrations.

Swami walked towards the chair placed for Him on the Portico and slowly sat down. This gesture received a thunderous applause, such is the kindness of our Divine mother. Swami also blessed a few of the birthday boys.

Swami then asked Professor S. V. Giri (former vice chancellor) to give a talk, which lasted for 35 minutes. His talk touched on some personal experiences and explanations around the nine day festival of Navarati.

Thereafter, our Dear Lord Sai surprised all those gathered by standing up to give His divine discourse! Swami spoke of many aspects of Sadhana including the Nine Steps of Devotion. Swami also reminded us of the power of ‘Soham’, which refers to ‘I’ am ‘I’"Aham Brahmasmi" I am Brahman.

In addition, Swami asked everyone present what festival is this? The audience responded by shouting out "Dashera". Swami spoke of the importance of doing Namasmaran and avoiding bad company and that there is only love in Bhagawan, for Love is His Property. Swami ended his divine discourse 50 mins later with the bhajan ‘Prema Mudhit Manse Kaho Ram Ram Ram’. This was followed by bhajans sung by the students and the distribution of prashadam to all those present. Swami took aarti and returned to His divine abode at 6.45pm.

Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2006 28th September 2006

UK Youth doing Grama Seva Morning Darshan

On this holy auspicious day of Brahaspati Vaar, dedicated to the Guru (Thursday), the Nadaswaram music began at 8am to welcome the arrival of Swami.

To the delight of all the devotees, Swami came out to give the darshan at 9:25am. Swami was in a wonderful mood, this was displayed by the fact that He stopped his car a number of times to take letters from devotees and also stopped in the darshan line to speak to few devotees.

Swami also spoke to various people on the Veranda whilst blessing the prasadam, which was to be distributed immediately afterwards. The Vedam boys received instructions from Swami to commence the walk to the Yagna in the Poornachandra Hall in the usual manner, by encircling the Mandir. Our Dear Sai stood in the middle whilst all the students and the UK Grama Seva boys also walked around the mandir.

The Grama Seva trucks and cars began the journey at 10:30 shouting "Bolo Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba ji ki JAI!" The joy of travelling in the vehicles whilst singing devotional songs was the most beautiful feeling one can have! As we drove past the villages on our way to Mahilasamundram, all the children stood on the main roads with gleaming faces, shouting Sai Ram Sai Ram as they waved to all the boys.

Mahilasamundram village has approximately 400-500 houses with a population in the region of 2000. The villagers prepared our welcome with so much love. The entrance of every house was washed and decorated with colourful rangoli (decorative flower paintings).

All the Grama Seva boys reciprocated their love towards the villagers for the welcome by working very hard in the hot heat with selfless love. It was a most heart warming scene to look at! We are extremely grateful to Swami for allowing us to witness and be part of the wonderful experience

Jai Sai Ram!

Afternoon Darshan

Swami came out for darshan at 4pm and allowed both the sisters and brothers to receive His darshan.

The UK Grama Seva group were fortunate to receive eye contact from Swami as his car passed by for darshan. Swami was looking as fresh and radiant as ever. Swami took letters from few devotees and proceeded towards the veranda. Swami went into the interview room at 4:15pm

To the surprise and happiness of all present, Swami came out of the interview room 10 minutes later and sat down in the chair on the portico. Immediately Swami instructed the Vedam boys to chant the Sri Suktam. Within few minutes Swami stopped the Vedam chanting in order for Sri Anil Kumar to announce the speakers for the day.

Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet), the Managing Trustee of the Heart Valve Bank, was the first speaker. Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet) spoke for more than 30 minutes in his usual impactful manner.

The theme for his talk was three fold Knowledge without Action, Action without Love and Life with Swami’s grace. He spoke of His immense gratitude towards Swami for allowing him and the UK Grama Seva boys to participate in this year’s activities. He also said "Grama Seva is Ram Seva" and narrated his experience while performing the Grama Seva. Swami was enjoying the talk immensely and also smiled at various points during the talk. As Sri Ajit Popat (Puppet) completed his talk, Swami also briefly clapped in His sweet divine manner.

The second speaker of the day was Sri V. Srinivas. Sri Srinivas spoke regarding the Navaratri festival. He explained in detail the different ways the festival is celebrated throughout India. He mentioned the significance of the Vijaya Dashmi day (the 10th day), the victory of good over evil and that victory is GOD. He mentioned that this day is very auspicious to start something new. Sri Srinivas concluded his talk by requesting Swami to bless the audience with His divine discourse.

Swami immediately answered his prayers by standing up to begin His discourse. The Sai Kulwant Hall was filled with a thunderous applause. Swami spoke in detail about Education and Intellect. At one point, Swami mentioned the importance of Purity and that He himself does not consume polluted water, food or air. In fact, Swami made a very beautiful statement. The air that Swami breathes is a reflection of the prayers of all His devotees. He continued by saying Swami has no problems. Not even in dreams. He is full of joy. However, He feels bad only when His devotees are waiting for darshan. Swami said Be happy as Happiness is union with GOD.

The Pandvas did not worry as they had Krishna with them; Swami said you have Sai Baba. At this point everyone clapped. If you keep your parents happy Sai Baba will be happy.

Swami continued His Divine Discourse for 40 minutes. Swami ended His Discourse with the bhajan ‘Hari Bhajan Bina Sukh Shanti Nahi’ Swami indicated for the prashadam to be distributed and the Students sung lovely devotional songs. Swami took aarti and returned to His Divine Abode.

Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2006 29th September 2006

UK Youth doing Grama Seva Morning Darshan

Everyday is a festival day in Prashanti Nilayam (The Supreme Abode of Peace), and today was no exception. The usual Ashram routines of Suprabhatam and Nagar Sankritan continued as it has been for decades; however the Dasera festivities added to the holiness of the place.

Our Dear Lord Sai blessed the eagerly awaiting devotees by giving His Divine Darshan at 8:15am. Swami’s face was radiating with extreme brilliance as He gave Darshan to all. Swami’s joyous mood was pleasing to all (especially) those who managed to give a letter or speak to Him. Swami fulfilled the wishes of all by sitting on the portico immediately after darshan. Swami remained on the Chair for 15 minutes and stood up to walk back to the interview room, this action of Swami pleased all (loud claps!)

The UK Grama Seva group were given instructions to visit a village called Pedaballi Tada (colony), which is located 25km from Puttarparthi.

Swami’s message of Love can be seen to be reaching out to the world, as the villagers were waiting with broad smiles for the arrival of the Grama Seva groups. The one unique quality of all India villagers is their hospitality and love towards all visitors. They regard visitors as GOD! At this village the residents offered the group beds to sit on whilst the boys were awaiting for more food stock. It is only Swami’s Love that can bring the humanity together.

Jai Sai Ram!

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September 29th 7:00 pm - Dasara Celebrations continues in Puttaparthi

Today in the evening program two devotees gave speeches, couldn't get their names. After their speeches Swami gave a discourse and talked about educare and also talked about always having good thoughts etc. Swami asked the students what they want and all of them said that they want Swami. Then Swami said i am here with you so take me. Swami also presented one of the students with gold chain, there are many students here for the grama seva. Swami ended the discourse with "Govinda Krishna Jai Gopala Krishna Jai" and swami sang one more bhajan which was "Waha guru waha guru". Then the regular bhajans continued and aarathi ended the days proceedings.

September 29th: 11:00 am - The Yagnam continued today morning too.

This morning too the Yagnam continued, there are only three days for the finale of the Yagnam on October 2nd. There are many devotees here for the event, After a dull few weeks after the athi rudra mahayagnam Puttaparthi is back to its colorful best with many devotees coming in to witness the Yagnam on the occasion of Dasara.

Now you can also read the thought for the days in two other languages with the help of two devotees.

September 28th: 8:00 pm - Sathya Sai Baba gave a discourse today.

This evening Swami gave a discourse, before that two devotees gave speeches. In Swami's discourse Swami talked about Dasara and why the festival is celebrated. And Swami also talked about students and how they are not making their parents happy etc. Swami ended the discourse with the bhajan, Hari Bhajana Bhina Sukh Santhi Nahi. Then the normal bhajan continued. Apples were given as prasadam ending the event for the day.

September 27th: 12:00 pm - Yagnam is going on in Puttaparthi as part of dasara celebrations.

This morning too the yagnam continued till 11:00 am in Puttaparthi. The yagnam will go on till the last day of dasara which is on October 2nd, Dasara is also called as Vijaya dashami in puttaparthi for those who don't know. The festival will get more and events as it comes closer to the final day. We will keep you posted.

September 26th: 6:30 pm - Sathya Sai Baba came for visit outside mandir today

Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit outside mandir this evening This evening Sathya Sai Baba came for visit outside mandir at 3:00 pm and returned back to mandir at 3:20 pm. There were quite a few devotees outside mandir waiting for darshan and they got a good darshan. The sunlight which was shining very bright, passed through the glass of the car and made it brighter and even easier to have a very good darshan of Swami up close even through the glass. Sorry for the photo didn't have enough time to get a good one.

September 26th: 12:30 pm - With Sathya Sai Baba's blessings Grama Seva beings.

Trucks leaving mandir for Grama Seva Today the grama seva started in Puttaparthi. Students from Swami's colleges took food and clothes on trucks and started distributing them in the nearby villages. There are quite a few trucks being put into service today for grama seva. Students are going from house to house and distributing the clothes and food. The t-shirts that students are wearing have a saying "Manava Seva, Madava Seva" (service to people is service to God.) very appropriately.

Clothes being distributed As part of the dasara celebrations the yagnam began in poorna chandra auditorium today. The yagnam will continue till the final day of Dasara which is on October 2nd.

We have quite a few photos of the grama seva being done in Puttaparthi and surrounding villages.

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September 23rd: 11:45 am - Dasara Celebrations have began in Puttaparthi

The main gate in Puttaparthi is decorated with thoranams (decoration with mango leaves done for festivals). Today morning, bhajans lasted till 10:30 am. an hour longer than usual.

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September 22nd: 9:45 am - Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit outside mandir this morning

This morning Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit outside mandir, it been quite a few days since swami came outside mandir. So it was a nice surprise. Swami came at 8:30 am and only returned at 9:00 am. While swami was still visiting the bhajans started and they ended at 9:30 am with the above mentioned bhajan. Sorry we don't have any pictures.

Here is an article we found. "To attain a full life man must master two fields of knowledge of the manifest universe and of the consciousness that pervades and validates the universe. One knowledge gives him the right and authority to engage in a profession and earn a living and the other teaches him the mode and manner of right living", says Sathya Sai Baba. Click here to read more

September 21st: 9:30 pm - There was a drama this evening in Mandir

There was a drama this evening in mandir. it was performed by the students of Swami's school. The theme of the drama was "Start the day with love, Fill the day with Love and End the day with Love."

Go here for a more detailed report

September 21st: 10:30 am - Gujarat Chief Minister Mr.Modi was in Puttaparthi.

Gujarat Chief Minster in Puttaparthi Yesterday evening Gujarat Chief Minister Mr.Modi was here in Puttaparthi for Sathya Sai Baba's darshan. He arrived in Puttaparthi by plane in the afternoon and departed from Puttaparthi soon after having Swami's darshan. It was like a 2 hour visit.

Puttaparthi is very quite in the last few days, no festivals or events are going on so its really nice to have Puttaparthi as peaceful as this. The next festival is going to start in a few days, which is Dasara which is on September 29th.

September 13th: 11:30 am - Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit this evening too.

Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on September 14th at 10:22 am Sathya Sai Baba came for visit outside mandir this evening too. At 4:45 pm swami came for a visit and returned back to mandir at 5:05 pm. It was raining a bit when Swami came but the rain held up until Swami returned back to mandir. Giving all those devotees who were waiting outside mandir a chance to have a good darshan of Swami.

Today Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit outside mandir after the bhajans. Swami returned back to mandir at 10:22 am. There were quite a few devotees outside mandir waiting for Swami's return. It pleasant weather day in Puttaparthi its cloudy and little cold which is nice after a week or so of very hot weather. In the webcam too you can see Swami returning to mandir after a breif visit outside.

Click here to see the Video of September 14th visit outside mandir by Swami

September 12th: 11:00 am - Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit outside mandir today at 9:45 am.

Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on September 12th at 9:45 am Today Sathya Sai Baba didn't come for the morning bhajans. But Swami came for a visit outside mandir after the bhajans at 9:45 am. Like yesterday only a few luckily ones made it outside mandir before the gates were closed. Once Swami passed by, the gates were opened and many devotees came outside mandir and waited for Swami's return, after 10 minutes Swami came back and many people got their morning darshan.

September 11th: 11:00 am - Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit immediately after bhajans.

Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on September 11th

Today morning after the bhajans ended while the devotees were coming from mandir, gates were closed because Sathya Sai Baba was going for a visit outside mandir. It was immediately after the bhajans at 9:55 am. Luckily few of them made it outside mandir before the gates were closed and got a up close darshan of Swami. Swami returned back to mandir at 10:05 am after a 10 minutes visit outside mandir.

Click here to see the Video of September 11th visit outside mandir by Swami

September 8th: 6:00 am - Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit this afternoon at 2:55 pm.

Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on September 8th This afternoon Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit outside mandir at 2:55 pm. Even though the sun was really hot there were quite a few devotees waiting to get a good darshan of Swami. Swami returned back soon after that, while going back to mandir Swami with Abhaya Hastam was blessing all the devotees who stood beside the road waiting for Swami to return in the hot sun. They all also got a very good darshan too.

September 8th: 10:45 am - Next event is nearly one month away....

That's a very long time with no events. The next event in Puttaparthi is on October 2nd which is Dasara. So there is more than one month to go. So this is a good time to come and have a good darshan of Sathya Sai Baba with not many devotees around. There will always be surprise visits from Swami and some events that are not announced. Since there is more than a month with no events we will be doing some special things on the site so keep checking.

September 6th: 6:00 pm - Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi in September 6th.

Today afternoon Sathya Sai Baba came for a visit outside mandir at 2:45 pm. Swami returned soon after that but while returning Swami stopped near the main gate and received a letter from a devotee and even talked with him for a few moments. That's the first time Sathya Sai Baba stopped on the road to receive letter from a devotee. But i missed it so no video, so sorry for that. Even after all these days we still see something new everyday in Puttaparthi. But we have the video of Swami coming for a visit.

Click here to see the Video of September 6th visit outside mandir by Swami

September 6th: 11:45 pm - One page for all the News about Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi. One page for all the news and information about Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi

Now you don't have to remember five to six names of the sites. Just click on this page and add it to your favourites and you can come here everyday to get all the informtion. In this page we have all the links you might want to go to for Sathya Sai Baba's news and information. Now you can just come to one page and get all the news and information. No more searching and remembering all the names.

Click here to go to that page

September 6th: 11:30 am - Onam celebrations end in Puttaparthi.

Yesterday evening the program started at 2:45 pm when Sathya Sai Baba came to Sai Kulwant Hall. Three devotees gave speeches before Swami gave the discourse. One of the speaker was head of the Sai Organization in Kerala. He spoke of the help the sai organization were doing. He also mentioned that Sai organization was one of the first people to help the victims in Kerala after Tsunami. The other two speakers were MP from Kerala and a retired Justice.

Then Sathya Sai Baba gave the discourse in which Swami explained the story behind the Onam celebrations after that Swami praised the devotees from Kerala saying that they are people with very few wants and that they were very devotional etc. Swami also said that Kerala is a state of communism but also good communication. (State of Kerala is ruled by Communist Party). Then Swami ended the discourse saying that Swami wanted to speak more but due to lack of time and more programs ending the discourse.

Then there was a drama by the students from the Srisailam School who performed a Drama about Human Values. It really was a nice drama. After that Swami left for Yajur Mandiram (swami's home) ending the events. And the Onam celebrations in Puttaparthi.

September 5th: 11:30 am - Onam celebrations in Puttaparthi.

This morning the program started when Swami made a grand entrance into Sai Kulwant Hall accompanied by Chanda (Kerala drums) and children with lamps and boys chanting Veda's at 7:45 am. Then there was a song welcoming Swami called "Swagatham Suswagatham". After the song there was a drama by the bala vikas about Human Values. It had themes like not to waste time etc. After the event Sathya Sai Baba left Sai Kulwant Hall at around 9:45 am ending the morning programs. There was an announcement that there will be discourse by Swami in the evening at 3:00 pm. Prasadam was also distributed.

September 4th: 7:30 pm - More events as part of Onam Celebrations in Puttaparthi. L.K.Advani visit Puttaparthi for Sathya Sai Baba's darshan

This evening there was a drama by the bala vikas. The name of the drama was called "Sai Vihar". After the drama there was a classical music program. While the program was going on swami left for Yajur Mandiram (swami's home) ending the events for today. There was an announcement in mandir that tomorrows program will being at 7:30 am in the morning.

The weather in Puttaparthi in the last week or so has really started getting hotter and hotter. It feels like summer here.

There was a VIP in Puttaparthi today too for darshan of Sathya Sai Baba. It was BJP Party leader L.K.Advani. He arrived today morning and left this evening after Swami gave an interview.