Sai Baba’s trip to East Africa received extensive coverage in national newspapers and magazines. Attached here is the article from the Daily Nation, dated July 1, 1968, for reference. Does anyone have a clearer copy or print of this article? Also, how can we obtain other newspaper clippings from that time?
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Vasantha Venkatesan, a Balvikas Guru from Chennai, has compiled the book “Divine Footprints,” which details the visits of Sathya Sai Baba to Tamilnadu.
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Looking for Sathya Sai Baba’s airline tickets and boarding passes to East Africa and back to India. It’s possible that someone who travelled with Baba may have kept and saved these items.
Is there anyone in possession of Sathya Sai Baba’s passport or a copy of it? It was used for His sole trip to East Africa. I think a devotee who travelled with him might have it.
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Journey of Faith: Pilgrimage to the Sacred Shrines
Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s journey to revered holy sites in North India, including Haridwar, Srinagar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, and Nainital, accompanied by blessed followers. He stated the trip aimed to rejuvenate the spiritual energy of these sacred temples. This section delves into the specifics of the pilgrimage.
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Sathya Sai Baba's visits to Tamilnadu from 1951 to 1970
Sathya Sai Baba, during the years 1951 to 1970, travelled extensively through various cities in Tamil Nadu, such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Ooty, Madurai, and Kodaikanal, among others. I am currently seeking to collect materials like photographs, detailed accounts of the events He attended, invitation cards, and any other relevant memorabilia from these visits. Before the establishment of Sundaram in Chennai, Swami would reside in the homes of notable individuals such as Venkatagiri Raja, Sri Hanumantha Rao, and Sri Venkata Muni during his visits to the city.
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Sathya Sai Baba's visits to Venkatagiri Palace
Sai Baba made several visits, between 1950 and 1970, to the Venkatagiri Palace and the banks of the Swarnamukhi River where he performed various miracles that were witnessed by members of the royal family. The Venkatagiri Palace, known for its spiritual significance and historical importance, provided a unique backdrop for these events. In addition to Venkatagiri, Sai Baba also visited and stayed at Osborne House, a property owned by the Venkatagiri Raja in Chennai. These visits further expanded his influence and allowed him to interact with a wider range of followers and devotees.
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Sathya Sai Baba's Visit to East Africa
This category focuses on the unique international trip undertaken by Sathya Sai Baba to East Africa in 1968. During this 15-day visit, he travelled to Kenya, Nairobi, Uganda, and Tanzania. The trip was initiated upon an invitation from Dr. C. G. Patel, who was also the physician for Idi Amin. Notably, Idi Amin visited Sai Baba at the residence of Dr. C. G. Patel.
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