Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in Puttaparthi for the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh, and Union Ministers Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and G. Kishan Reddy were also present at the event.
Around 10 a.m., the Prime Minister visited the holy shrine and Mahasamadhi of Sathya Sai Baba. Later, he participated in the centenary celebrations, where he released a commemorative coin and a set of stamps honouring the spiritual leader.
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh | PM Modi and CM N Chandrababu Naidu release commemorative coin and a set of stamps honouring the life and teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, in Puttaparthi
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Modi was seen tapping his fingers in rhythm while witnessing a cultural performance during the event. Earlier, he visited the Mahasamadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, offered prayers, and received Vedic blessings from priests.
Aishwarya Rai Recalls Baba’s Five D’s
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan expressed her gratitude to the Prime Minister for attending the event and paid homage to Sri Sathya Sai Baba. She highlighted his teachings and recalled the “five D’s” — Discipline, Dedication, Devotion, Determination and Discrimination — emphasising their relevance for a purposeful and spiritually rooted life.
Sachin’s Reflections
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar offered his respects, describing the occasion as deeply personal. He said Baba’s teachings had given “comfort, purpose, and direction to millions” and recalled being compared to the spiritual leader as a child because of his hair. Tendulkar recounted his first meeting with Baba in the mid-1990s, calling it a blessing that shaped his life.
The centenary event drew prominent personalities and devotees from across the country, marking a moment of reverence and celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s enduring legacy.
