Sri Sathya Sai birth centenary celebrations culminate with 5K Run and Ride
The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations concluded the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba with a nationwide 5K Run and Ride event. Over 19,000 participants joined the finale in Puttaparthi, with more than one lakh people participating across 46 cities to promote health and community service.
Why it matters
The event highlights the significant organizational reach of the Sri Sathya Sai movement and its focus on integrating spiritual values with public health initiatives.
The grand finale of the “Sri Sathya Sai 5K Run and Ride – A Spirit of Unity” was held here on Sunday with more than 19,000 participants, marking the culmination of the birth centenary celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Organised by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, the nationwide initiative reportedly witnessed the participation of more than one lakh people across 46 cities.
R. J. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, and Nimish Pandya, All India president of the organisation, flagged off the event at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium. District Collector A. Shyam Prasad and Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar were present.
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