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Centennial celebrations of Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba set for June 28 in Durban
Kevin Akaloo, left, and friends will render 100 bhajans in honour of the centennial celebrations. Image: Supplied The centennial celebrations - celebrating the life and teachings of Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba - will be held on June 28 at the outerfields of the Kings Park Stadium in Durban at 3pm. The event is one of several being held in the build-up to the 100th birthday of Sai Baba on November 23, 2025, a guru and philanthropist. Vernon Chetty, one of the event organisers, said: "As the universe unites to commemorate the 100th birthday of our beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, it becomes imperative to reflect upon the profound essence and significance of his life and teachings of universal love and selfless service. "By advocating the principle of 'Love All, Serve All', he inspired a number of individuals to rise above narrow prejudices and embrace the broader race, the human family. Even after a century, the crest of human values stands firm in the foundation of love and service. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ "The 100th birthday is more than a mere chronological milestone. It is a clarion call to rejuvenate and recommit to his ideals. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and moral dilemmas, his teachings offer a compass, directing humanity towards a future anchored in love, empathy, and unity." "To this end, a group of Sai aspirants are coming together to progress the teachings of Bhagawan Shri Sathya Sai Baba, through raising consciousness by singing 100 bhajans and permeating love and light to the world and being his ambassadors to promote his teachings." Chetty said they were expecting about 10 000 devotees, who would attend dressed in white. "We are referring to them as 'soldiers in white'. Everyone is expected to be seated by 2.45pm. We will start off with Vedic chanting and then Kevin Akaloo and friends will render 100 bhajans in honour of the centennial celebrations.
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A centenary event in Durban celebrating 100 years of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Kevin Akaloo, left, will lead devotees in the singing of 100 bhajans at the centennial birthday celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born in Puttaparthi on November 23, 1926. He is one of the world's most revered spiritual teachers. The centennial birthday celebration of the life and legacy of Sri Sathya Sai Baba will take place on Saturday, June 28 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium from 2.30pm until 6.30pm. Devotees of Sri Sathya Sai Baba will gather in Durban to commemorate the 100th birthday of the globally revered spiritual master. Vernon Chetty, the event organiser, said as the universe unites to commemorate the 100th birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on November 23, 2025, it is imperative to reflect upon the profound essence and significance of His life and teachings of universal love and selfless service. "As we celebrate this centenary, it's a moment to introspect and reaffirm our commitment to His vision. To this end a group of Sai aspirants from around the country are coming together to progress the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. "The world is in turmoil with so much going on. People are faced with life's challenges. Devotees, led by Kevin Akaloo, will sing 100 bhajans to spread love and light throughout the world," he said. He said they hope to have 10 000 devotees at the said by advocating the principle of "Love All, Serve All" Sri Sathya Sai Baba inspired a number of individuals to rise above narrow prejudices and embrace the broader race, the human family. He added that in the month of June they have been having centennial celebrations at various Sai centres around Durban. "The June 28th event is a culmination of the manifestation of Sai love. We believe something miraculous will happen on this day," said Chetty. Entry to the celebration is free. SUNDAY TRIBUNE
