Birth anniversary of Sai Baba from November 16

ANANTAPUR: The 86th birth anniversary of Sri Satya Sai Baba will be celebrated from November 16 to 23. According to Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, the birth anniversary celebrations will commence with a vocal concert by Sumithi Tappu troupe at Sai Kulwant Hall in Prashanti Nilayam at 5 p.m on November 16.Several programmes will be held everyday till November 23, which is the birthday of Sai Baba. Tamil Nadu governor K Rosaiah will be the chief guest at the celebrations on November 23. Elaborate arrangements are being made for the celebrations.District collector V Durga Das, revenue minister N Raghuveera Reddy and Puttaparthi MLA P Raghunath Reddy held a review meeting recently on the arrangements for the birth anniversary fete. Officials of various government departments and Satya Sai Trust representatives also attended the meeting.A large number of devotees from different parts of the country and abroad are expected to participate in the celebrations. Though Sai Baba is not alive, he is immortal in the hearts of his devotees. Everyone should strive to ensure success of the celebrations, Raghuveera Reddy said.