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Close devotees of the spiritual guru, – considered by many as the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba, witnessed the rituals with tears rolling down their eyes as he was buried before with full state honours.
Besides BJP leaders LK Advani and Venkaiah Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narsimhan, Punjab Governor Shivraj V Patil, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Kirankumar Reddy, his Karnataka counterpart BS Yeddyurappa, were among the dignitaries present during the closed door ceremony.
The ceremony was preceded by chanting of verses by religious leaders of Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity and Baha’i.
Sai Baba was offered nine kinds of foodgrains, water from nine rivers and nine precious stones – symbolizing the nine planets. A cow was donated before the body was buried.
Sai Baba was buried lying down on his back sparking debate among religious leaders across the state. Saints and holy men are kept in the Padmasana (lotus position) for Samadhi as they are believed to have attained a level of detachment that makes cremation redundant.
The final burial ritual was performed behind curtains. Chants of Om Sai Ram emanated from the devotees as the curtains were raised.
The politicians were the first to offer prayers at the Samadhi, before the function ended with mangala aarti’ (verses sung in God's praise).
Lakhs of devotees have been flocking the ashram, Prashanthi Nilayam, since Sai Baba passed away following multi-organ failure on Sunday. But the streets wore a deserted look during the ceremony, which was telecast live by the local television channels.
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“This is my mother land and this is my ‘mathrubhasha' the baba used to often say, he recalled. Baba preached that “gram seva is ram seva” and served the poor in the villages through his followers. Mr. Buddha Prasad recalled that he had the opportunity of having Baba's darshan twice. Once, when his father was Education Minister and on the second occasion, he saw, Baba at the Hyderabad Airport while was going abroad. Baba always wanted the Telugu People to be united. Working for the unity and the greatness of the Telugus would be the best tribute for Sathya Sai Baba, Mr. Buddha Prasad said in a statement. Meanwhile, office-bearers of the BJP city committee held an emergency meet to condole the demise of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. City general secretary D. Umamaheswara Raju was among others who attended.
From ordinary believers to the President of India, Satya Sai Baba’s clout spread far and wide.
India had, and has, several godmen but none could match his name and fame.
In fact, Satya Sai Baba’s influence had no barriers as his millions of followers spanned the globe.
Top-ranking politicians including prime ministers, Union Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, filmstars, sportspersons, industrialists and virtually the ‘who’s who’ of the country rank among the high-profile devotees of the Baba.
Born into an ordinary family as Satyanarayana Raju in the sleepy Puttaparthi village in the dry Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, on November 23, 1926, he was to later become Satya Sai Baba, the reincarnation of the saintly Sai Baba of Shirdi.
Now, Puttaparthi — which metamorphosed into a self—contained city — finds itself on the international map, thanks to the large number of the Baba’s foreign devotees who visit Prasanthi Nilayam day in and day out. It boasts of an exclusive airport where chartered flights, carrying Baba’s devotees from different parts of the globe, land.
| Sri Sathya Sai Baba | |
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| Date of birth | 23 November 1926 |
| Place of birth | Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Birth name | Sathyanarayana Raju |
| Date of death | 24 April 2011 (aged 84) |
| Place of death | Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Quotation | Love All, Serve All Help Ever, Hurt Never |
Sathya Sai Baba Telugu: సత్య సాయిబాబా IPA: born as Sathyanarayana Raju (23 November 1926 – 24 April 2011 was a popular Indian guru, spiritual figure and educator.] He is described by his devotees as an Avatar, godman,spiritual teacher and miracle worker.He apparent materializing of vibuthi (holy ash) and small objects such as rings, necklaces and watches by Sathya Sai Baba has been a source of both fame and controversy – skeptics consider these simple conjuring tricks, while devotees consider them evidence of divinity. Sathya Sai Baba has claimed to be the reincarnation of the great spiritual guru, Sai Baba of Shirdi, whose teachings were an eclectic blend of Hindu and Muslim beliefs.
Sathya Sai Baba and his organizations support a variety of free educational institutions, hospitals, and other charitable works in India and abroad. The number of active Sathya Sai Baba adherents was estimated in 1999 to be around 6 million, although followers' estimations are far higher. Since there are no formal ties of membership, the actual figure may never be known. The Sathya Sai Organization reports that there are an estimated 1,200 Sathya Sai Baba Centers in 114 countries worldwide.n India itself, Sai Baba draws followers from predominantly upper-middle-class, urban sections of society who have the "most wealth, education and exposure to Western ideas." cultural icon in his home country, Sai Baba has attracted presidents and prime ministers from India and beyond who have become his devotees; in 2002, he claimed to have followers in 178 countries.
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Plan for government department websites in Telugu
Volume of IT services from State to double by 2015
HYDERABAD: Minister for Information Technology Ponnala Lakshmaiah has admitted that that the efforts of the State government in promoting Telugu have been sloppy compared to the support given to Tamil by the Tamil Nadu government.
Speaking at ‘Telugu Antarjala Sadassu' (Telugu Internet Meet), jointly organised by SliconAndhra and Information Technology Department here on Saturday, the Minister assured that Telugu would be used as a way forward in this age of information revolution. The government would apply for the membership in Uni Code consortium to make Telugu most user-friendly on the ‘jaalagolam' (web).
Further, he assured that efforts would be made to provide all State government departments' websites in Telugu. The organisations and companies that would shoulder the cause would be given incentives and concessions, he announced. The IT Department would act like a bridge between the organisations working for popularising Telugu and the government, he said.
On the progress of IT sector in the State, the Minister stated that the volume of IT and ITES from the State were likely to double by 2015 from the present Rs. 36,000 crore.
Founder-president of SiliconAndhra, a US-based organisation working for promoting Telugu, Kuchibhotla Anand said the meet was organised to plan for the first international Telugu internet meet. Tamils were ahead of other languages in the country in promoting their language and they had recently held the 10 {+t} {+h} international Tamil Internet meet as part of World Tamil Conference held at Coimbatore. He stressed the need for a dedicated and complete search engine in Telugu as the ones developed by Japanese, Chinese and Tamils. Professor in Hyderabad Central University Garapati Umamaheswara Rao said six papers would be presented in the meet on improving the usage of Telugu in Internet, formation of Telugu font in Uni Code and others. Former Minister Mandali Budda Prasad and others also spoke
HYDERABAD: Minister for Information Technology Ponnala Lakshmaiah has admitted that that the efforts of the State government in promoting Telugu have been sloppy compared to the support given to Tamil by the Tamil Nadu government.
Speaking at ‘Telugu Antarjala Sadassu' (Telugu Internet Meet), jointly organised by SliconAndhra and Information Technology Department here on Saturday, the Minister assured that Telugu would be used as a way forward in this age of information revolution. The government would apply for the membership in Uni Code consortium to make Telugu most user-friendly on the ‘jaalagolam' (web).
Further, he assured that efforts would be made to provide all State government departments' websites in Telugu. The organisations and companies that would shoulder the cause would be given incentives and concessions, he announced. The IT Department would act like a bridge between the organisations working for popularising Telugu and the government, he said.
On the progress of IT sector in the State, the Minister stated that the volume of IT and ITES from the State were likely to double by 2015 from the present Rs. 36,000 crore.
Founder-president of SiliconAndhra, a US-based organisation working for promoting Telugu, Kuchibhotla Anand said the meet was organised to plan for the first international Telugu internet meet. Tamils were ahead of other languages in the country in promoting their language and they had recently held the 10 {+t} {+h} international Tamil Internet meet as part of World Tamil Conference held at Coimbatore. He stressed the need for a dedicated and complete search engine in Telugu as the ones developed by Japanese, Chinese and Tamils. Professor in Hyderabad Central University Garapati Umamaheswara Rao said six papers would be presented in the meet on improving the usage of Telugu in Internet, formation of Telugu font in Uni Code and others. Former Minister Mandali Budda Prasad and others also spoke
| Chief Minister to take part in Srirama Navami festivities today |
Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has conveyed his greetings to the people on the eve of Srirama Navami here on Monday. He will leave for Bhadrachalam on Tuesday and participate in the ‘kalyanam' of Lord Rama and His consort Sita. He will present silk clothes and ‘Mutyala talambralu' (pearls) as a tradition on behalf of the State government.
Telugu Desam president N. Chandrababu Naidu in his message wished that Lord Rama would bestow all round happiness to the people who celebrate the occasion with devotion and gaiety. Legislative Council pro tem Chairman Singam Basava Punnaiah also greeted people on the occasion.
Sri Rama Navami
is dedicated to the memory of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who took birth to destroy the demon King Ravana and to uphold Dharma, or righteousness. The story leading up to the birth of Lord Rama is described in the great epic known as Ramayana. King Dasharath of Ayodhya had no male heir so the sage Vasishta suggested that he perform a ritual fire ceremony. At the end of it, the king received a bowl of payasam , a sweet milk pudding. He gave a portion to each of his three wives -- Kaushalya, Sumithra and Kaikeyi -- and they all conceived within a few days. Rama Navami commemorates the birth of Lord Rama to Queen Kausalya on the ninth day (Navami) of the first month on the Hindu calendar.
This day is also observed as the wedding day of Rama and Sita (an incarnation of Lakshmi). In Hindu temples, a marriage celebration is performed with small murtis of Rama and Sita, and at the end of the day the deities are taken on a procession in the streets. Readings of the sacred Ramayana continue throughout the night. Lord Rama is referred to as Maryada Purushottama, which means the "Ideal Man" or the Lord of Dharma. He is revered for his courage and unbending adherence to duty, an example of the ideal son, husband and King; and is the embodiment of truth and morality.
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TELUGU ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA IS LAUNCHING TAM FOUNDATION(YAYASAN TAM) AND REWARDING THE SPM/STPM ACHIEVERS. FOLLOWED BY AN INTERESTING AND INSPIRATIONAL MOTIVATIONAL TALK BY DR SURESH GOVIND AND TEAM FOR BOTH PARENTS & STUDENTS Later on the same day at the same venue Youth Wing organising Youth Programme Recalling What also reminds me is that way back in 2006, Dr.Achaiah Kumar, then Deputy President and me( Vice President) attending the Malayalees(Amma) Education Fund Dinner. As I was quite impressed and then I did proposed "Establishment of Telugu Education Fund" together with the bylaws at one of the TAM Executive Committee which was later approved at 2006 Biennial Delegates' Conference with but to date, sad to say that it has not being registered for the reason that total fund has not reached 1 million. As TAM Mega Event "An Evening with Prime Minister is on 8/10/2010 at PICC Putrajaya and I strong believe most of US of the 1 Malaysia would gathered and after which the very first project that TAM would undertake is the "Education Fund" | |
Taste of Ugadi gets commercial
Traditional values are going for a toss with the concept of market economy entering every sphere of human life. ‘Ugadi Pachchadi', one of the most traditional dishes and an important ingredient of the Telugu new year festivities in every household, is no more an exception. Instand "Ugadi Pachchadi is found at several sweet shop owners along with the various other savouries such as ‘poornalu', ‘garelu', ‘bobbatlu', ‘pulihora', ‘palathalikalu', and ‘chakralu' specially prepared for this festival. “Are selling the ‘pachchadi' for more than a decade and every year and it is an overwhelming response. The ‘pachchadi' is available for Rs.180 per kg. The least quantity one can buy is 250 grams (Rs.45),” People preferred buying ready-made ‘pachchadi' as they were finding it difficult to get the neem flowers, which adds bitterness to the dish. All the rituals before the preparation of the chutney and offered puja to goddess Kanaka Durga and begin the preparation by 4 a.m. on Ugadi day.
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| ‘Teluguiniti adpaduchula veshadaranam' is the highlight of the cultural show |
ONGOLE: In a bid to create awareness among the generation next on the rich Telugu culture, a school in the town organised celebrations on Saturday to invite the ‘Khara namasamvatsaram', the Telugu New Year beginning on Monday.
“Teluguiniti adpaduchula veshadaranam” by tiny-tots was the highlight of the celebrations organised at the Bashyam Little Champs School here to rejoice Ugadi which falls on “Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami” day.
A ‘kavi samelan' (literary discussion) was organised with participation by, among others, Ashtavadhani U. Rajini Gangadhar and Prakasam District Rachayuthala Sangam secretary Ponnuri Srinivasulu. Eminent literary persons were honoured on the occasion.
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