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30^th March Brief news of morning darshan – The atmosphere in Kulwant Hall is charged with festivities. Prasanthi Mandir is decorated with beautiful flowers, rangoli, traditional Kalsham and other decorations. Devotees from far & near are here to be at the Lotus Feet for this auspicious and joyous occasion of Ugadi and to witness Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Griha pravesh to His new residence.

Bhagawan, to the surprise and enormous delight of all devotees, entered Sai Kulwant Hall, dressed in a bright yellow robe. It was a beautiful sight for all to watch as devotees feasted on the radiant form of the Lord. Swami’s car entered Sai Kulwant hall at 8 a.m. Swami’s car took a complete round and stopped near interview room. Swami took a slow walk up to the dais, for those sitting in the back lines of the hall; it was a boon since they too could catch a glimpse of Swami’s form. Holding the brass railing Swami conversed with the students sitting near by, Swami stood up for nearly 10 minutes. At around 8:15 Arathi was given to Swami. After the Aarthi all the waiting bands i.e. primary school band, Anantapur band, and the local village band a group of 8 residents along with vedam boys marched towards Swami’s new residence. Swami’s car drove behind, while going back Swami drove in a different car an open Lamborghini vehicle – The open car gives the most favourable sight of Swami indeed.
The formal Griha pravesh was At appx.8.30, lots of VIP’s and relatives of Swami were present at the ceremony. Bhagawan first Blessed the Puja being conducted in the entrance hall. VIP guests were seated, waiting for the ceremonial feast being banqueted by Bhagavan, in the identical building conterminous to Bhagawan's New residence. Swami went there, Blessed all of them and also partook some food. Also, on the opposite side i.e. in poornachandra hall everything was arranged for the big treat . Anantapur girls went inside poornachandra hall at 9.15 followed by other students, faculty members etc. to be present at the lunch given by Swami. Later at the lunch hours numerous varieties of food was served to all.

Anticipate, there will be cultural programs in the evening and perhaps, Swami may bless us with His divine discourse on this Holy (Telugu) New Year. Happy Ugadi to all our visitors

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Photos & highlights of Sai Baba's Ugadi discourse: "...Swami also talked about anger, a disease that all of us suffer from. He said that "Anger is necessary for man but you should not express anger on an unnecessary matter..." Read more

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A brief note on Ugadi Festival: Festivals are celebrated every year in the remembrance of past events. All the major Hindu festivals have their own purpose and significance, i.e., to show their relevance and importance in the context of the eternal world cycle of history. India's rich heritage with its numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year, provides succour and faith, as each occasion has its own distinct value, beauty and ritual practice. Amongst the numerous festivals of India, Ugadi is celebrated with festive fervour in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. While it is called Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, in Maharashtra it is known as Gudipadava".

Hindus have always given pride of place to festivals, as it is a time for getting together as families. The occasion can be based on a seasonal change, a social or religious theme. The New year festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi. Ugadi name has been changed from Yuga Aadi (Yuga + Aadi means "Beginning of New age"). It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. Also the great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya's calculations proclaimed the Ugadi day from the sunrise on as the beginning of the new year, new month and new day. The onset of spring also marks a beginning of new life with plants (barren until now) acquiring new life, shoots and leaves. Spring is considered the first season of the year hence also heralding a new year and a new beginning. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields and meadows full of colorful blossoms signifies growth, prosperity and well-being.

Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit. It is a day when mantras are chanted and predictions made for the New Year. Traditionally, the Panchanga Sravanam or listening to the yearly calendar was done at the temples. On Ugadi day, people wake up before the break of dawn and take a head bath after which they decorate the entrance of their houses with fresh mango leaves.

On this day, it is the practice to eat what is called "Ugadi Pacchadi (Ugadi Chutney). This Chutney is made from neem flowers, mango juice, honey, sugar and other ingredients with different tastes. The inner significance of this preparation is to indicate that life is a mixture of good and bad, joy and sorrow and all of them have to be treated alike. All experiences have to be treated with equanimity. Everyone should make a resolve that he will face calmly whatever happens in this year, accepting it with good grace. Welcome everything. Consider everything as for one’s own good. Men should rise above sorrow and happiness, success and failure. This is the primary message of the Ugadi festival.

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Sai Darshan news 29th march: "...Festival or an ordinary Wednesday, King of Kings, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s court is always full of activities and festivities. Today Secondary school presented a drama...".... - ...Prof. Anil Kumar made 2 announcements about tomorrow’s Ugadi program.." Read more

Sai Darshan news 28th march: "..Swami's new house is shinning bright since it is decorated with colourful light bulbs. Preparations are on for the lunch on 30th i.e. Thursday..."Read more

Sai Darshan news 27th march: "...Swami sat on the dais so everyone in Kulwant Hall could feast their eyes with divine darshan for quite sometime..."Read more "

Sai Darshan news 24th march: ".....Swami got down near interview room and proceeded directly to the bhajan mandir (Bhajan Hall) . Swami spent at least 15 minutes with ...."Read more "

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Sai Darshan news 23rd march: "...Swami created 2 rings and gave one to (MBA boy student) Ganesh, he is by all accounts a very good dancer. Another ring was gifted to Read more "

Also, enclosed in 23rd march darshan news:Reminiscence of Prof. (Mrs.) Jayalakshmi Gopinath

Sai Darshan news 22nd march: Evening- Swami came at 4:00 p.m. also today Swami spent good deal of time with music college boys inside the bhajan mandir; Swami was in bhajan hall for more than 1 hour. Bhajans went on till 5:35. after that Swami took Arati, and retired to His abode.

Sai Darshan news 21st march: Today Morning Swami didn’t come for darshan to Kulwant Hall however, Swami did come (appx. 9:00 a.m.) out and went straight to His new residence. Consequently, very few devotees on the ladies side had his darshan. In the evening Swami came later than His usual darshan routine at 5.20 p.m.... read more

Sai Darshan news 20th march: "....Swami was in bhajan mandir for more than 1hour: 30 minutes. Devotees sitting inside the bhajan mandir enjoyed superb divine darshan indeed..."read more

Sai Darshan news 19th march: "....Before long, a little boy came walking inside the bhajan mandir, with folded hands; to everyone’s surprise, it was the same student...."read more

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Sai Darshan news 18th march: "....The boys followed Swami’s order and walked towards Interview room with their musical instruments.
After a short while, Swami got up,..." read more

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Sai Darshan news 17th march: "...The students also showed some pictures to Swami, they spent almost half an hour with Bhagawan...." read more

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17th march Latest Photographs: images of Sai Baba from the drama bhakta kavi prajapati - Prasanthi Nilayam

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16th march Sai darshan news from Puttaparthi: ."..Swami called a boy
and started talking to him. Swami started by inquiring, how are you? The boy got up from 3rd line & went close to Swami...."read more [ Also free download of "Sai Heart" ]

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Sai Darshan account 15th March - HOLI special: It was a colourful holy in Prasanthi Nilayam.. even though there were no colours sprayed on others like it happens all over India. read more with Holi photos

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Darshan news 14th March: "Swami really surprised the devotees by coming bit earlier (2:45 p.m.) than His usual darshan time, Kulwant hall was half empty"....read more
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Darshan news 13th March: Swami blessed us all with His darshan, both, in the morning and evening. today morning Swami came at around 7 .20 a.m. in the evening Swami came
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Detailed Darshan news 12th March: Swami came out at appx. 7:15 a.m. in the morning. The Veda chanting filled the morning atmosphere of Sai Kulwant hall with spiritual “fragrance”, the Veda chanting continued till 8:50. a.m. At 8:40 Swami called a (lucky) boy student from 1st line & created a gold chain...read more

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Griha Pravesh (i.e. first entry into the newly built house) is also as important aspect of Hindu cutoms After the house is complete in all respects, living in that house is started at some auspicious moment determined on astrological considerations. The first entry in the house at the auspicious moment is called Graha Pravesh ceremony.

When the house is ready to be occupied, a muhurta is selected for grihya pravesha which consists mainly of Ganesha puja (Ganapati), The mandala is drawn to invoke the gods and nine planets, which act as witnesses to the ceremony.

For any newly built house house warming is considered a holistic occasion. This custom is done so as to keep evil forces away from entering new home. Even after land acquisition, a prayer (puja) is performed which is called as "Bhumi Pooja",

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