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KARNATAKA KARNATAKA

RATH YATRA - NORTH KANARA

SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST (KARNATAKA)

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SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATIONS

(KARNATAKA)

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 -16

AUM SRI SAIRAM

WITH MOST HUMBLE PRANAMS

DEDICATED AT THE DIVINE LOTUS FEET OF

BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA VARU

Report of the Trustees :Sairam

It has been a year of great changes at Sri Sathya Sai Trust , Karnataka, with revered seniors Sri.Y.N.Gangadhar Setty, Sri.S.N.S.Murthy and Sri.K.Jairaj stepping down as Trustees. However Sri.Y.N.Gangadhar Setty and Sri.S.N.S.Murthy will continue to be special invitees and advisors to the Trust.

With the blessings of Bhagwan, Sri.B.R.Vasuki, Sri.Vinay Kumar, Sri. Y.G.Ramkumar and Sri.Nagesh Dhakappa have been nominated as Trustees. Sri.B.R.Vasuki will be the Convenor of the Trust.

Sri.T.K.K.Bhagavat, Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, will be a Special Invitee and Advisor to the Trust.

Sri.U.N.Balram, Sri.S.C.Ajay, Sri.S.L.N.Mohan Kumar and Sri.Kannan have stepped down as members of the Council of Management and it has been reconstituted with the following members:

1. Sri. Manohar Shetty, Bangalore2. Sri. M.P.Pai, Mangalore3. Sri. Mahesh Kapri, Bangalore4. Sri. M.Prasad, Mysore6. Dr. Vishal Rao, Bangalore7. Sri. Jawahar Gopal, Bangalore

Sri. Kannan will continue as a Special Invitee.

A new trust named, Sri Sathya Sai Education Trust (Karnataka), has been formed to look after the Mahila College and schools in Dharwar and meet the specific needs of Sri Sathya Sai Schools and other Educational Actitivities in the State.

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ANNUAL REPORT - 2015-16

The following are the Trustees:

1. Sri.B.R.Vasuki, Convenor2. Sri.Manohar Shetty, Bangalore3. Sri.Nagesh Dhakappa, Bangalore4. Sri.B.M.Bandakkanavar,Dharwar5. Smt. Sumangala Bhat, Dharwar

A Council of Management has also been constituted:1. Sri.F.I.Channappa Goudar, State Coordinator

(Educare)2. Sri.Jagannath Nadiger, Jt. State Coordinator

(Educare)3. Sri.Laxminarayan Kote, Chokkadi (Member,

National Council of Education, Prasanthi Nilayam)

4. Sri.Rajendra Patil, Bijapur5. Sri.Srinivas Murthy, Chikballapur6. Sri.Prabhakar Beeraiah, Bhadravati7. Smt.Vijayalakshmi Muralidhar, Mysore.

With these changes, it is hoped that the multi pronged activities of our Trust will get greater thrust.

During the year many major programmes like Parthi Yatra, State-wide Spiritual Essay Contest and Relief to Flood affected Chennai City were carried out.

We have expended a major portion of our funds towards improving the infrastructure facilities of Sri Sathya Sai Schools.

We have supported Sri Sathya Sai Rural Vocational Centre Dharwar and wish to further improve its activities and also start more such centres in the State.

We would also like to support the charitable activities of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations pertaining to Medical Relief, Educational development, Disaster Management programmes, poor feeding activities etc. We also would like to assist in Rural Service Centres for multi purpose activities benefiting the rural poor. We propose to support the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti Programme under which large number of Government Schools will be taken up for support and improvement to provide quality education to rural children.

We have many challenging tasks ahead.

We move forward with firm belief in the Divine Hand of Swami guiding us in all our endeavours.

Yours in Sai seva,

B.R. VASUKIConvenor

Sri Sathya Sai Trust (Karnataka)


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT

INCOME (Amount in Lakhs)

1 Voluntary Contributions and Donations 105.89

2 Interest from Savings Bank Account 2.83

3 Interest from Investments 45.41

Misc. Income 0.32

TOTAL 154.45

INCOME

EXPENDITURE

REVENUE EXPENDITURE

(Amount in Lakhs)

1 Educational Expenses 41.19

2 Medical Relief Expenses 24.01

3 General Public Utility 55.88

4 Establishment & Administration Expenses 20.06

5 Depreciation on Fixed Assets 7.28

6 Other Miscellaneous Expenses 0.89(Audit Fee, Rates & Taxes etc)

TOTAL 149.31

24.01

WELFARE PROJECTS - CAPITAL & RUNNING EXPENDITURE

1 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Kshetra, J P Nagar 5.38

2 Vocational Training Centre for Women,Dharwad 6.89

3 Old Age Home, Kundapur 4.15

Others 0.51

TOTAL 16.93

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BALANCE SHEET AS ON 31.3.2016

SOURCES OF FUNDS

Capital Funds & General Funds

(Amount in Lakhs)

1 a) Corpus Fund 490.60

2 b) General Fund 253.41

3 c) Flood & Natural Disaster Relief Fund 15.86

Total 759.87

4 Current Liabilities & Provisions 2.45

TOTAL 762.32

APPLICATION OF FUNDS (Amount in Lakhs) 19.4530.22

183.92

528.73

1 Fixed Assets 183.92

2 Investments 528.73

3 Current Assets (Cash & Bank Balances) 30.22

4 Other Deposits 19.45

TOTAL 762.32

Corpus Funds

General Funds

Flood & Natural Disaster Funds

Current Liabilities & Provisions

Fixed Assets

Investments

Current Assets

Other Deposits


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AUM SRI SAI RAM

SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST (KARNATAKA)"Sai Gitanjali", No.36, 21st Main, 8th Cross, J.P.Nagar 2nd Phase,

Bangalore 560078 - Phone 080-26585550

Trustees:

Permanent Invitees

Members,Council of Management

1. Sri B R Vasuki, (Convenor) 9845025657 [email protected]. Sri Nagesh G Dhakappa 9448459262 [email protected] 3. Sri Y G Ramkumar 9845043099 [email protected]. Sri Vinay Kumar 9845545635 [email protected]

1. Sri Y N Gangadhara Setty 9845003322 [email protected]. Sri S N S Murthy I.P.S (Retd) 9886394206 [email protected]. Sri T K K Bhagavat 9845019462 [email protected]. Sri Kannan 9845463908 [email protected]

1. Sri.Manohar Shetty 9972422088 [email protected]. Dr.R.K.Bhagwat 9448449444 [email protected]. Sri.M.Padmanabha Pai 9845392146 mppai_9@yahoo,ci,ub4. Sri.Mahesh Kapri 9880068901 [email protected]. Dr.Vishal Rao 9739774949 [email protected]. Sri.M.Prasad 9448057978 [email protected]. Sri.Jawahar Gopal 9845055509 [email protected]

Sai Sannidhi

At The Divine Lotus Feet.......

Yours in Sai seva

Nagesh G. Dhakappa

State President

n His boundless love for devotees in Karnataka, Swami blessed us with many Imajor programmes and Yatra to His Abode in

Prasanthi Nilayam as part of His 90th Birthday Celebrations. HIS Divine Presence was felt by the countless devotees who thronged all the programmes.

One With Sai music programmes, State level Spiritual Essay contest, Festival of Joy, Parthi Yatra and excellent presentation of Vedam Chanting, Bhajans and Dramas by Balvikas children were great spiritual sadhanas and they culminated in the Grand Birthday Celebrations of our beloved Lord with Love and Reverence all over Karnataka.

Training Programmes at Sri Sathya Sai Rural Vocational Training Centre for Women progressed satisfactorily and Disaster Management Awareness programmes were organised in Colleges and Institutions. Launching of the State Organisations Website made it convenient for devotees everywhere to know about our activities. WhatsApp made it

possible for transmitting information about activities conducted all over the State. Technology is being put to good use.

Dharwar Education Complex has been taken up to promote Education in a big way and it augurs well for the future.

Above all, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti, a programme for the benefit of students of Government schools located in backward and remote areas is being launched shortly and with Bhagwan's Grace it will brighten the lives of thousands of young students.

This year's Annual Report features Articles by Celebrity Devotee, dedicated Seva Volunteer and information about our State, Districts and office bearers of our Organisation.

May Beloved Swami's Loving Grace continue to flood us!

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STATE LEVEL ACTIVITIES

MAHA ARADHANA MAHOTSAV was observed with solemnity and dedication all over the State with maha narayan seva, vastra dhaan and other seva activities. In Bangalore, a centralised kitchen was set up at Maratha Hostel Choultry, Bull Temple Road, Basavangudi where food for about 35000 narayanas was prepared in the most hygienic manner and distributed all over the City through Samitis and Bhajan Mandalis. Narayan seva was performed at all Districts and it is estimated that over 125,000 narayanas benefited on that day.

90TH BIRTHDAY OF BHAGAWAN was celebrated with grace and grandeur all over the state with

special programmes, bhajans and seva activities. At Brindavan, the programme commenced with Suprabatham, Nagarsankir tan, Pal lak i procession, Sri Sai Sathyanarayana Puja in the morning and Jula Utsavam in the evening. Vastra daan was also performed.

PARTHI YATRA BY KARNATAKA: As part of the 90th Birthday celebrations, Parthi yatra was undertaken by devotees from all the Districts of Karnataka, on 3rd and 4th of October 2015. Over 2500 devotees, State and District Office bearers and 300 Balvikas children and their parents participated. The veda team of Karnataka excelled with their veda chanting and the two dramas staged by Balvikas children won the heart of every one present. Prasadam of special items

Birthday Seva

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Chitradurga

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of Karnataka was distributed to all devotees and institutions of Prasanthi Nilayam.

SPIRITUAL ESSAY COMPETITION: A major initiative to mark the 90th Birthday of Bhagawan was the holding of a State Level Essay Competition for PU students of Karnataka. It was conducted in two phases: initially at Taluk level from which 2 winners each were selected and they came to Brindavan, Bangalore to take part in the State Level finals in which 5 winners each in Kannada and English were selected. There was overwhelming response from colleges and students and over 50000 students had participated. 11 winners were selected out of the 300 finalists from the taluks and they all received their awards at Prasanthi Nilayam during the State's Parthi Yatra. A unique winner was Mr. Mustafa from Bellari who was differently abled and wrote with his toes. Appreciative of the efforts and the quality of their essays, Sri Sathya Sai Trust (K) has offered to support two of the physically challenged persons among the winners in pursuing their education.

ESWARAMMA PURASKARA: The Annual Eswaramma Puraskara Samarambha was held on Sunday, 7th February, 2016 at Sai Ramesh Hall, Brindavan. Dr. Madhu Kapani (Principal,Sri Sathya Sai College for Women, Anantapur) presided over the function and presented the awards to two renowned social workers of the

State, Dr. (Smt.) T.J. Padmaja, Mysore District and Smt. Shakuntala Mali Patil, Koppal District. Smt. Vandita Prasad IAS (Principal Secretary, Infrastructure,Govt. of Karnataka) was the Chief Guest of the function. Members of Sri Sathya Sai Trust (Karnataka), office-bearers, members of the Organisation and devotees in large numbers participated. Highlight of the event was the Pallaki procession from Gokulam.

STATE LEVEL VALUE FESTIVAL: State Level Balvikas Value Festival was held at Brindavan on 12th and 13th July, 2015. Sri.Aravind Jatti, President, Sri Basava samiti, inaugurarated the Festival. Various competitions, quiz programmes were conducted. Balvikas children staged a drama,”Nature the Guru”. On the second day Smt.Dr.L.G.Meera, Head of Dept of Kannada, Maharani Science College was the guest speaker. Over 500 Balvikas children and large number of Gurus participated.

ONE WITH SAI, Special Music Programmes for the general public to create awareness about Bhagawan's 90th Birthday, has been organised at all the five Bangalore City Districts and Shimoga & South Kanara. The programmes attracted large crowds and were conducted with great elegance and grandeur.

LAUNCHING OF WEBSITE; In keeping with the National Technology Committee's programme.

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Website of our Organisation was launched on the auspicious Vijayadasami day at Sai Darshan Bangalore. Sri.Venkatramana, State Vice President the driving force behind the programme, ably assisted by Sri.Sayeesh and other Zonal coordinators, presented the highlights and features of the excellently designed website: www.ssssoka.org . Sri.Nagesh Dhakappa, State President, formally launched the website in the presence of Sri.Y.N.Gangadhar Setty and Sri.S.N.S.Murthy.

SANATHANA SARATHI (KANNADA)'s publishing has been shifted to Bangalore from July 2015 onwards. A new editorial team has been formed. Sri.Udaya Dharmasthala has been nominated as the editor. The initial problems in shifting the publishing work has been successfully overcome. There has been a good reception from the devotees to the changes made – particularly with more news about the organisational activities in

the State. A vigorous drive has been launched to increase the subscriber base to 10000 before the next Birthday of Bhagawan.

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 in English and Kannada has been brought out. The first copies were placed at the Divine Lotus Feet at Prasanthi Nilayam. Copies have been sent to all the District Presidents for distribution among important persons of their District and Samitis / Mandalis.

GLOBAL AKHAND BHAJAN was organised by all the Districts and in Bangalore City, it was held at Brindavan, Sai Darshan, Sai Gitanjali, Sai Krupa and UAS Alumni Centre, Hebbal. Devotees gathered in large numbers at all centres,

RATH YATRA: A unique Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Rath Yatra has been organised by North Kanara District from 25th Oct to 2nd November. A Golden Chariot similar to the one in Prasanthi Nilayam with the idol of Swami travelled around in all 11

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Talukas of our North Kanara District. This is probably the Biggest Ever such Programme in Karnataka State so far. 126 Youths(Gents) and 57 Youths(Ladies) in all 183 youths " SAI MESSENGERS. " travelled with Swami for all the 9 days during Rath Yatra. Lakhs of people in villages and small towns thronged to have 'darshan' of Bhagwan. The Yatra concluded on 2nd November with a colourful function on the picturesque beach of Karwar. At the time of Rath Yatra about 315 poor & deserving families of the villages were given Amrut Kalasham along with Dhoti/Towel and Sarees as Swami's Prasadam.

SRI SATHYA SAI RURAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE FOR WOMEN, DHARWAR is growing in strength. The Fourth batch of trainees successfully completed their course and Training for the Fifth Batch has commenced. Introducing fur ther courses for t ra ining is under consideration. Vocational training course on Dress Designing and Enrichment of IV Batch (Duration-Nov-Jan 2016) Valedictory function was organized on 30th Jan 2016 . Exhibition of the garments and enrichments methods made during the course was arranged and students performed yoga dance, which was highly appreciated.

SAMUHIKA SATHYA SAI VRATHA KALPAM for 90 couples was organised at Sai Vaibhav Kendra, Sairanga ,Mysore on 25th October as part of 90th Birthday Celebrations.. Chief guests: Sri Syed Khan( I.E.R.T. Nodal Officer) & Dr. A. Kumar Subrahmanya Bhat (Sanskrit scholar, Mangalore). Speeches on Bhakti & Shraddha by Sri. Syed Khan and on the importance of the vratham & archana, one of the 9-fold path devotion by Sri.Kumar Subrahmanya Bhat.

BHOOMI PUJA AT DHARWR: Bhoomi Puja was performed on 27th October, at Sri Sathya Sai Women's College campus at Dharwar for the construction of new College, School and Hostel Building there. Recently the 10 acres ground has been handed over to Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and the Central Trust is funding the entire cost of construction.

THAI SAYI MADIYALLI – a programme to care for young infants has been launched at all districts by Mahila Youth Wing of the Organisation. This offering is titled...Taayi Sayiya Madilalli....the youngest and the oldest are Swami's dearest. This project was executed in two phases.

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Phase I:

On August 15th, all the Mahila youth from all the districts of Karnataka visited old age homes of their choice in their respective district. Starting with Aumkar at 10.30 a.m followed by veda chanting and Ashtotram. 'Inmates of the home also participated in the archana. This was followed......about a month was donated and fruits were distributed as Prasadam' Before departing, groceries that is required for about a month shall be donated and fruits shall be distributed as Prasadam to the inmates.

Phase 2:

90 new born baby kits (each kit containing 2 jabalas, 2 kaachas, 1 rubber sheet, 1 baby soap, baby powder) distributed to 90 new born babies in every district of Karnataka. Along with baby kit, sai protein was given to the mother of the infant (this is depending on the availability of Sai Protein in every district). Distribution started from August 15th and all the kits were distributed before November 10th 2015. A creative project was well thought out and excellenty carried out!

SAI GAYATRI CHANTING PROGRAMME

A Sai Gayatri Chanting programme, with the

ambitious goal of achieving One Crore Eight Lakhs chanting to be completed before the 91st Birthday of Swami was initiated in Ramanagara District and was adopted as a State Level Programme. With a humble beginning, the programme has gathered momentum and crossed the 20 lakhs mark.

All Sai gayatri chanting centers were inaugurated with following procedures:

l Prayer at grama devata temple by Sai gayatri project team

l Taking Sai Gayatri in procession to chanting center

l Receiving and garlanding of Sai Gayatri by the respective District president with kalasa, veda ghosha and arati

l Welcome speech by District President

l Introduction of Sai Gayatri Project , Sankalpa, Initiation of chanting and Surrendering process by Sri K.R.Dinesh District President, Ramanagara

l Interval of 5 minutes for every 30 minutes of chanting with music

l Vote of thanks & Aarati

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Sai Gayathri

Details of Chanting Centers Inaugrated till March, 2016:

SlNo Date Center District No of

ChantersMins of

ChantingInaugral

count

1 19/11/2015 Kabbalu Ramanagara 93 90 33480

2 22/11/2015 Hanumapuradoddi Ramanagara 95 90 34200

3 23/11/2015 Devarhoshalli Ramanagara 75 90 27000

4 28/11/2015 Madhugiri Tumkur 85 90 30600

5 6/12/2015 Tumkur Tumkur 59 90 21240

6 12/12/2015 Hassan Hassan 45 90 16200

7 13/12/2015 Channarayanpatna Hassan 40 60 9600

8 20/12/2015 Ajjampura Chikkamagalur 117 60 28080

9 20/12/2015 Shimogha Shimogha 111 75 33300

10 27/12/2015 Bellary Bellary 103 90 37080

11 2/1/2016 Vagta Bangalore Rural 57 60 13680

12 3/1/2016 Mandya Mandya 195 60 46800

13 3/1/2016 Krishnapura Ramanagara 104 15 6240

14 8/1/2016 Kannasandra Ramanagara 104 60 24960

15 23/1/2016 vatadahosahalli Chikkaballapura 176 60 42240

16 26/01/2016 Mysore Mysore 41 60 9840

17 15/02/2016 Bagepalli Chikkaballapura 150 60 36000

18 20/03/2016 Doddaballapura Bangalore Rural 76 60 18240

19 27/03/2016 Hullakoti Gadag 175 70 49000

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SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA JYOTI:

The National Youth Initiative to launch Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti Programme all over the country was outlined by Sri.Gopi Krishna Pitadala, Member TeamSSSNYC to all the District Presidents, Youth Coordinators and State office bearers at a meeting held on 13th March 2016 at Brindavan. There was tremendous enthusiasm for the programme among the District office bearers and after detailed discussions it was decided to immediately identify schools and prepare survey reports. A time frame was arrived at for finalising the schools and inaugurating them. It is expected that over 50 government schools spread all over the State and located in backward, remote areas will benefit from this scheme. It is expected that Sri Sathya Sai Trust (Karnataka) will support the programme financially.

SAI VEDA POSHANA:The objective of this initiative is to adopt a structured approach to Vedam training, learning and chanting in our organization. While we are focusing on youth gents, we wish to open this to gents elders and children too. We want to align with the way Vedam is taught, learnt and chanted in Parthi with special emphasis on the meaning aspect. Going forward we would like to expand the scope of this initiative to include the theme of Indian culture and Spirituality.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

With Bhagawan's grace the newly launched

Karnataka State Website has overtaken other State websites in google search ranking to get the top spot among all state websites in India. We have been able to do this with limited number of contributors to the site. Our aim is to get all Samithi's across Karnataka to start contributing. When that happens we can even come to the number 1 spot on google search results.

All of this mean that the site is getting more and more visibility on the internet. We are seeing a steady increase in the inquiries from the website as well. We are getting around 20 contact us form submissions per month currently. The "Find your Sai Center" link on the site is getting the maximum hits which means there may be many new devotees joining Sai centers getting information from the website directly as well. Our state facebook page has 400+ followers already(the count is increasing every day) and around 150 newsletter subscribers on the site.

DHARWAR EDUCATION COMPLEX

In 1968, for the first time, Bhagwan undertook a week long tour of North Karnataka Districts of Dharwar, North Kanara, Bijapur and Belgaum. As recorded by Sri.Kasturi ji, Bhagwan himself named the tour as " Ananda Yatra of Amarapuri ".

Moved by the devotion of people of North Karnataka Districts, Bhagwan decided that a campus for Mahila Education should be established there. A committee headed by Dr.A.S.Adike, former Vice Chancellor of Karnataka

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University was formed. Ministry of Railways kindly allotted 10 acres of land through Govt of Karnataka to Sri Sathya Sai Educational Society, formed for this purpose. Bhagwan visited the site of the land allotted subsequently. HE gave darshan to thousands of devotees. It was a proud moment for the people of North Karnataka.

Sri Sathya Sai Educational Society started a College for Women at this site. Bachelor of Home Science and BCA courses were being offered. To develop the land properly into a full fledged educational complex, Sri Sathya Sai Educational Society handed over the entire land of 10 acres and buildings to Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust in 2015. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has presently spent about Rs. 7.00 Crores towards construction of School, College and Hostel Buildings. Managing the Educational Activities has been handed over to Sri Sathya Sai Education Trust (Karnataka).

This year, Pre Nursery, LKG, UKG and 1st Standard have been started in the School. Permission has been received for starting Pre University (Commerce) and B.Com courses. It is also proposed to start Fine Arts and Dance Academy for girls.

A Rural Vocational Training Centre for Women has also been started in this Complex, as part of the National Initiatives to mark Bhagwan's 90th Bir thday, to provide better employment opportunities to Rural Women and improve their

economic conditions. Currently training is being offered in Textile Accessories Designing.

The Centre proposes to introduce courses in Ethnic Cooking and Home Nursing also. The project is funded by Sri Sathya Sai Trust (Karnataka). So far four batches of trainees have successfully completed their training.

The Mahila Education Complex stands as a proud Memorial of Bhagwan's first visit to North Karnataka and HIS love for devotees of Karnataka.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

“Do not restrict your service within certain limits.

“Be alert to the call everywhere, at all times be ready with a smile, a kind word, a useful suggestion, some knowledgeable care, a pleasant reply.

“Look for chances to relieve, rescue or resuscitate. “Train yourselves so that you may render help quickly and well”

(Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Varu)

What has been accomplished so far:

l 2 Day Training based on the SSSSO-All India mandate training held in all the five zones covering all the Districts vis-a-vis the 35 x SSSSVIP villages in Karnataka.

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l DM Faculties identified, trained & are in place.

l State Mahila DM team set up & trained.

l The state & District DM teams / faculties were trained in First Aid, CPR (St. John Ambulance Indian Red Cross Society) & exposed to Advanced Fire Fighting training by HAL Fire Dept.

l DM training is conducted in all the five zonal training centers.

l Trainers training held in Brindavan, led by Sri Ravikiran , DM Faculty, SSSSO-AP.

l DM refresher training camp held in Udupi.

l DA Programmes held so far, viz., in1. Bangalore Youth, SSSIHL-Brindavan Campus, 2. Genius National PU College Kolar, 3. Samaikhya PU College, Kolar and 4. T-John College, Bangalore

Total male volunteers trained sofar around - 496Total no of Mahilas trained so far - 64Total Volunteers Trained - 560

l Team Disaster Management with Team Prashanti Seva/Security provided security service during the 15 day Atirudra Maha Yagnam held in Brindavan.

l Arranged relief material for the Chennai flood victims.

Sri Sathya Sai Kalpavruksha Project: For the last three years Sri Sathya Sai Kalpavruksha Project an afforestation initiative in collaboration with Karnataka Forest Department is being held across all the 81 x SSSSVIP Villages in Karnataka. As per this project a fruit bearing sapling is presented to a School child by the School Head master, the School child takes the fruit bearing sapling home, plants the sapling in the open yard near the home premises & ensures its growth. DM/SSSVIP volunteers are coordinating this initiative.

All India SSSSO-DM mandate -action plan for future:

l Effort on to comply with SSSSO- AIP/DM objective set.

l 2 day DM training for SSSVIP volunteers / Dist. sevadals scheduled in all the districts @ one district per month.

l 1 day DM awareness trg pgme scheduled to be conducted in all the districts @ one district college per month.

l A dedicated slot is being provided in SSSSO-Karnataka website to post DM updates for the info of all.

Upon successful completion of all the targets set & accomplished to our beloved Swamivaru's delight, the SSSSO-DM Faculty team shall proceed on walk for values pilgrimage to Parthi.

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SRI SATHYA SAI SCHOOLS:

The 67th Republic day was celebrated at Sri Sathya Sai Baba Educational Institutions, Jayalakshmi puram, Mysuru with a great deal of patriotic zeal and fervor. The day began with hoisting of the National Flag by the chief guest Sri Chayapathi followed by National Anthem. After this, beautiful and colorful cultural programmes began having dance and music with spirit of patriotism. The programme concluded with very inspiring speech given by our Chairman Sri. K.B. Prabhu Prasad.

Science, Art and Languages exhibition was held at Sri Satya Sai Educational Institutions on 8 th January 2016. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Sr i R . Raghunandan Deputy D i rector (Development) and Principal, DIET Mysore.

Exhibition is organised every year at our school with a view to encourage and inculcate a scientific temper among students. They Exhibit their talents in different fields. The total No of Models were - 371, which includes, Maths and Science- 98, IT and Technology -20,Socia l - s tudies-77, Languages-73, Physical Education-26, Nursery- 77.

School Annual Day celebration: A cultural extravaganza was organized by Sri Sathya Sai Baba Educational Institution in Jaganmohan palace on 2nd Feb 2016.On the occasion, chief guest Sri K.R.Mohan Kumar, President MUDA,

Mysuru gave appreciation to the children for their performance. The cultural fiesta aptly named “Unity in Diversity” captured the essence of India as well as social messages.School annual magazine “Sai Sudha” for the year 2015-16 was r e l e a s e d by a n o t h e r g u e s t D r. C . N . Mrutyunjayappa.

Laurels in Science Exhibition: Prashanti Vidya Kendra's School Science Model-'Smart School' has been selected to the CBSE National Level Science Exhibition.The Exhibition was held at Ernakulalm from 16th to 18th December, 2015.The students: Ashika Shetty and Pavanashri were guided by Sri. Vamanan, Science Teacher.

SSSVIP:

A glimpse of the activities going on under the SSSVIP programme is provided in the Report of the Zonal Coordinator from Mangalore Zone:

1. Adopted Villages (19) Highlights of the activities:

1. Conducting Sri Sai Sathyanarayana Puja, Bhagavatha Pravachana Sapthaha, Dhanvantri Havana (for rel ief from Chikungunya) etc.apart from regular Bhajans.

2. Conducting Balvikas classes and Festival of Joy programmes for Balvikas Children.

3. Amritha Kalasa for poor families.

4. Over 50 Toilets constructed.

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Alumni Medical Camp

5. Regular Medical Camps held & periodical check up conducted.

6. Popularising subscription to Sanathana Sarathy.

7. Training in Veda Chanting.

8. Vastra Dhan (Sarees distributed to poor women) during Bhagwan's Birthday / Maha Aradhana Mahotsava.

9. Supporting poor families for medical treatment.

10. Rehabilitating alchoholics.

SRI SATHYA SAI ALUMNI MEDICAL CAMP

The following is the summary of the Sri Sathya Sai Students Medical Camp ,held every month, 1 st Sunday, at Brindavan.

1. From April 2015 till March 2016 – No of Patients Attended to – General – 700 patients per month.

Diabetes – 600 patients per month.

Total Patients attended to for the year 2015-16 =15600

2. Number of Doctors coming to serve – average 45 numbers per month.

3. Departments – General, Diabetic, Gynec, Eye, ENT, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Orthopedic, Skin, Vibronics, Naadi Chikitsa, Dental, Neuro.

4. Alumni Attendance – Average 50 nos. per month.

5. Active Participation from Volunteers – Average – 50 nos per month.

6. Students from Manasa Nursing College, Malur , PES University Management and Hotel Management and Kempegowda Institute of Medical Science (pharmacology) , SSSIHMS and Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences are actively participating in the camp.

7. Narayan Seva is conducted for all patients and visitors on the medical camp day, every month. This is conducted by way of pooling of groceries, rice, vegetables, etc. It is called Maha Amruta Kalasham Seva. 2 visitors have agreed to supply the full requirement of Rice, Dhall etc.

8. Medicines are procured locally – average expenses per month ,for medicines approx. 1.5 lakh. This contribution is routed thru the Sri Sathya Sai Trust , Karnataka. We are extremely grateful to them and to the state president, for facilitating this.

9. The camp starts 9.30 pm and ends at 3.30pm.

We the Sri Sathya Sai Students are very grateful to Swami for Blessing us with this opportunity.


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BRINDAVAN PROGRMMES

1. SAMARPAN – LECTURE SERIES

APRIL 2015 Sri.N.Ram Mohan Rao

May 2015 Smt.Kuppam Vijayamma

June 2015 Sri.Sai Surendranath

July 2015 Mrs. Rita Bruce & Mr. Robert Bruce

August 2015 Sri. SrikanthVaidyanathan

September 2015 Dr. K. Prasanna Sai

October 2015 Dr. Devanathan

November 2015 Dr. Suma Rao

December 2015 Sri. Abhimanya Kaul

January 2016 Sri. B. Malleswaran

February 2016 Dr. Bhanoji Rao

March 2016 Dr. V. Mohan

2. ONE WITH SAI – CLASSICAL MUSIC PROGRAMMES

April 2015 Smt. Savitha Sai & Smt. Sudha and Party

May 2015 Smt. Chitrala Goswami& Party

June 2015 Sri. Hirok Changakoti& Party

July 2015 Swami's Students ofSri Sathya Sai MirpuriCollege of Music

August 2015 Sri. Vivek Karmahe& Party

September 2015 Sri.T.S.Radhakrishnaji & Sri. Sankar Vinayak

October 2015 Sri. Niraj Golwalkar &Party

November 2015 Brindavan Bhajan Group

December 2015 Gana Pravina Sai Sisters

January 2016 Sri. J.T. Jayaraj Krishnan& Party

February 2016 Kumari. Abhirami Ajay &Party

March 2016 Alumni of Sri Sathya SaiInstitute of HigherMedical Sciences

SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA VAHINI

With the infinite grace of our beloved Lord, the 5th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini was a resounding success. The celebrations included an Exhibition, Rally and Drama. Children from different parts of the country participated.

All the schools from Karnataka had participated in the various programmes. Prashanti Vidya Kendra, Siddapura for Best Use of Fellowship Programe - Academic Year 2015 and Sri Sathya Sai Pre-Primary Primary and High School, Vijayapura for Most dynamic engagement with the SSSVV Content provided to the school from Karnataka received special recognition in Sai Kulwant Hall on 16th November 2015.

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Prashanti Vidya Kendra, Siddapura Sri Sathya Sai Pr imar y and High School , V i jayapuraSri Sathya Sai Vidya Nikethan, Bagepalli deserves special mention. The students of this school stepped in to perform a significant role in the drama when the original students from another SSSVV supported school had to miss the function due to unforeseen circumstances. These students hardly had a week to memorize and perfect their roles in the drama, yet they exuded confidence and performed with aplomb winning not just laurels but also our hearts in the process. Kudos to these children.

The rally, drama and exhibition had over 1200 students from 90 schools spread all over the country. The various cultural events provided an opportunity for them to showcase their skills and talents in front of an international crowd.. All the segments have been uploaded on Youtube by Radio Sai (www.radiosai.org)

SSS PUBLICATIONS SOCIETY

Sri Sathya Sai Publications Society (Karnataka) has brought out six new books to mark Bhagawan's 90th Birthday

1. Bharatada Santaru - Kannada2. Hari Bhajana Bina (translation of the English

version) - Kannada3. Divya Patha - Vol. 1 - Kannada4. Sri Sathya Sai Murugana Karunaamrutha -

Kannada

5. Bhagavallila - Kannada6. Bhagavallila – English

SEVADAL RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX (SSSIHMS):

The sevadal residential complex at SSSIHMS continues to serve those who come from all over Karnataka to render seva at Super Specialty Hospital. The facilities have been improved considerably with the installation of boilers, cooking ranges etc. Regular maintenance of repairs and painting is carried out. The dedicated cooking team and administrative team of Hospital Coordinators promptly attend to every need of the seva volunteers, so that they go home with happy memories of their seva period. The high quality of the tasty food provided and comfortable arrangements for stay goes a long way in motivating the volunteers to come regularly for seva. With the Grace of Bhagwan, Karnataka has been able to maintain higly satisfactory seva at the Super Specialty Hospital for over one decade now. And good share for this achievement should go to the Team at Sevadal Residential Complex.

DISTRICT LEVEL ACTIVITIES

Forming WhatsApp group of DPs and SC: Utilising the modern means of communication, WhatsApp group for DPs and State Office bearers was introduced. This has helped in instant communication of all important Organisational isational matters and more importantly uploading of programmes conducted at the District Level.

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A Meeting of district level office bearers of the five Bangalore Districts, Bangalore Rural and Ramanagar was held at Brindavan on 21st February, 2016. The meeting focussed on the role and responsibilities of the District office bearers and how to equip themselves with the ability to meet the challenges in spreading the message of Bhagwan.

(District Level Activities are shown under respective Wings:)

SPIRITUAL WING:

To mark Bhagwan's 90th Birthday, Bangalore West has taken up Understanding & Practice of Bhagwan's Nine point code of Conduct as their offering at Bhagwan's Lotus feet. Accordingly they have taken up earnestly each point of the conduct in each month from January. Distinguished speakers shared their special inputs during these Sadhana camps and Mahila sevadals ensured that the prasadam arrangments are properly taken care of. There was keen participation and meaningful interactions from the devotees who consciously tried to practice these code of conduct in day to day living. An excellent offering indeed at the Divine Lotus Feet!

Personality development program Ballari dist.: A Personality Development Programme was organised at Ballari for the benefit of College Students. Large number of Students participated.

53rd year Pallaki Uthsavam of our Beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba varu was held on 26th March 2016, at Kolar Gold Field, Karnataka.

Bangalore North offered SAI JYOTHI lamps as token of Our Love, to all the District Presidents of Karnataka, which is to be lighted in their respective Seva Kshetras / Samithis to spread the message of love and peace. SAI JYOTHI lamps were distributed on 15th August 2015 during celebration of ONE WITH SAI at Bangalore North.

Akhanda bhajan on account of Maha shivarathri was organized in Bangalore South District at Sai Sparshan, Koramangala and Sai Gitanjali, J P Nagar. Devotees participated in large numbers. Singers from many units took part including Bal Vikas group.

On 14/02/2016 Sunday morning One with Sai program featuring Thygarajar Aradhana Mahothsava was held at Sai Mandir, Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Kendra, Vagata village in Bangalore Rural District. District / Samiti office bearers, Members and devotees in large number participated.

HSR LAYOUT mandali has celebrated AKHANDA bajan on Sunday 14.02.16.with Vedha chanting of Ganesha Atharva Sheersham, Atharvanee suryopa nishath & Purusha suktham were chanted followed by Bhajans by 18 Balvikas children and other devotees.

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Shridi Sai Baba vigraha prathishttapana, Shivalinga prathishttapana and Gopura kalasa prathishttapana programme was organised in Sri sathya Sai Seva Keshetra. New town, Bhadravathi.

Prema Ratha Yatra was conducted in Ballari on Nov 14th. Over 500 devotees participated in the Yatra for 6 km. SP of Ballari flaged off the Rath Yatra..

Sai Gayatri Mahayaga: Koti Sai Gayatri Mantra Chanting Centre was inaugurated on 27th December at Ballari. 103 chanters chanted Sai Gayatri mantra for 90 minutes. Total chanting count was 37080 on the inaugural day.

On 10.2.2016, all villagers of Nilavani Village in North Kanara District, unitedly performed their ritual prior to removing the main idol of Devi. After performing uttara pooja and all other ancient rituals as advised by their priest, they have installed the Devi idol in new Temple constructed at the initiative of a philonthrophist devotee. They consider it as a major gift given by Swami for their sincere devotion and services rendered by Nilavani villagers all these years.

'Workshop on Education in Human Values' was organised at the BNM Degree College by Bengaluru South District. Sri Venkat Gosavi , State Vice President, inaugurated the Programme followed by welcome speech by the Principal Sri B N Srinivasa Rao Manay, Talks by Sri K

Umamaheswara Rao on 'Cultural Heritage of India' and a talk by Sri Udaya Dharmasthala on Philosophy and practice of Educare with a video presentation. Sri Kallesh, youth coordinator of the District explained the various service activities available.

'A Garland of Carnatic music and devotional songs' was offered by Sri Aditya Prakash and group onSunday, 24th January 2016 at Sai Gitanjali. The soul-stirring musical performance by the young world renowned vocalist, lasted for about one and half hours and filled the atmosphere with divine vibrations.

Chandra Layout Bhajana Mandali in Bangalore West Dist has been up-graded as full fledged Samiti.

''Walk for Values'' was conducted by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi Davanagere in association with Eshwaramma Trust, Eshwaramma School and Sri Sathya Sai Vidyanikethana.

Sri Sai Sathya Narayana Pooja was performed by 90 couples as an offering at the Lotus feet of Bhagavan Baba at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Nikethana, Shasthrihalli.

90 Mahilas participated in Mass Sai Lalitha Archana organised by the Mahila wing of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Davanagere.

SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA SAMITHI, SAI GITANJALI submits regular reports of its activities and also

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compiles an Annual Report of all its activities. Report for December 2015 highlights:

l Vaikunta Ekadashi celebrated on Monday, 21st December 2015

l Balavikas children visited SSSIHMS Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore on Christmas day,

Friday, 25th December morning

l Christmas celebrations at Sai Gitanjali in the evening on Friday, 25th December 2015

l Awarding winners of State level Essay Writing Competition on 8th November 2015

l Deepavali celebrated on Wednesday, 11th November 2015

l Global Akhanda Bhajan conducted on 14th and 15th November 2015 for 24 hours.

l 90th Birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Baba for 5 days between 19th and 23rd November 2015 with various Spiritual and Service activities

l Balavikas children of Group 2 and 3 appeared for the State level and Pre-Seva Dal exams at Sai Gitanjali on 29th November 2015

Sri Sathya Sai seva samithi Madhugiri celebrated its 46th anniversary on 3rd January 2016. May Swami bless them to achieve their Golden Anniversary.

Malur and Kolar Samitis have been conducting Nagar Sankirtan 365 days of the year continuously for the last few years. An unique achievement worth emulating.

New Bhajan Mandali was opened in Ittina Abby Apartments behind HAL Factory in L.B.Sastry Nagar, Bangalore Central Dist. Regular Bal Vikas classes and Bhajans are being conducted . There are around 15 members and around 20 children in the Mandali.

Sakshatkara Series of Satsang is regularly held at SAI DARSHAN, Indiranagar, Bangalore, wherein distinguished speakers address the members and devotees on wide ranging spiritual subjects. The Satsang with Prof. Anil Kumar, former translator of Bhagawan's discourses was an outstanding offering.

Shimoga Dist: 2-day District Level Bhajan Training programme was conducted by Thirthahalli Samithi. About 180 Lead singers from all Samithis, Bhajana Mandalis, Grama Seva Kendras and adopted villages participated in this bhajan training camp. Faculties: Sri D N Chandrashekar

Prashathnagar Samithi, Bangalore West, conducted an exhilarating 90 bhajan session at Sai Sadan on 30th August 2015.

On the ocassion of 90th birthday of our Beloved Bhagawan, Ballari samithi has celebrated Samuhika Varmahalakshmi Pooja on 28/8/15. 122 Mahilas participated in pooja

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Bangalore South District, conducted the Sri Sai Maharudra Parayanam on Sunday, the 9th August 2015 at Sri Ramanjaneya Shanishchara temple at Banashankari. This program was part of Bhagawan's 90th Birthday celebrations. Swami, in his divine mercy enabled the presence of Sri Sai Maheshwara Lingam for this occasion, the same Lingam which was used in the recently concluded Ati Rudra Mahayagnam at Badrinath. The program was attended by over 300 devotees from across Bangalore. The highlight of the program was the combined offering of Ekadasha Rudram (chanting Namakkam 11 times and Chamakkam once) by over 200 devotees in a collective manner. Each devotee was given a personal Lingam and Vibhuthi to perform Abhishekam. Ekadasha Rudram, Pancha suktams and Sai Rudram were also chanted by all. The program concluded with Bhajan followed by Maha Mangalarathi by Sri TKK Bhagawat, Member, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust.

Bangalore East Dist conducted One With Sai programme at Prestige Shanti Niketan:

l Nagara Sankeerthan

l Village Seva - Distributing Sweaters to 90 selected children in a SSSVIP village.

l Pallaquin Procession: Swami's idol carried in a Pallaquin from the Crest Gate to the Pary Hall in a procession.

The Main event commenced with Abhishekam along with chanting of Rudra Namakam and Sai Rudram, Performance by Whistel Wizard Eelapati Siva Prasad and Performnce by Balvikas children. A short video presentation on Seva activities was made.

EDUCATION WING:

District Level Balvikas Training programme for New Gurus and Refresher course for the Senior Gurus was organised by Belgavi District on 7.2.2016 at Sri Dashabhuja Vinayak Mandir.

A Refresher Course for the Resource Persons (Either senior gurus or the gurus who wish to join the resource persons team) was organised at GADAG on 27th and 28th February, 2016. Resource Persons from the following Districts participated: 1. Belgaum, 2. Dharwad, 3. Gadag 4. Haveri, 5. North Kanara, 6. Bijapur, 7. Bidar 8. Bagalkot, 9. Gulburga. 10.koppal, 11. kasargod.

Bangalore West District conducted a Bal vikas gurus training programme in for the new aspirants on the 19th & 20th Dec 2015 at Sri Sai Krupa.

SUMMER CAMP - Dist: Ballary

Balvikas Gurus and Balvikas Sudents gathered on 21 Feb. to discuss about conducting summer camp.

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l classes begin with prayer, Raga Ranjitha – value songs, Chittara –drawing fun with numbers and Alphabet, Nrupura – dance, Ranga vedike –Role play and dramas, Story telling – Bhagavad Geetha, Ramayana, Mahabharatha,

l Koushala – Handy crafts( knitting flower mala making stiching etc.,),

l games both indoor and outdoor games concluding with Shanthi manthra.

l projects on personalities, children choose their role Taditional pesons answer why the liked him?

l what qualities inspire them, which trait the liked most and why?

l Four centres conducted summer camp and about 93 Bv children gave a very active participation.

BANGALORE EAST: The day long Eswaramma event was held on March 12th, 2016 at Sai Gokulam near Brindavan for children of East district. About 170 children participated in the

event. The event comprised of Painting completion, running race, lemon and spoon and the children were all excited to participate. All the children were very excited and participated with lot of passion and rigor. This event was conducted by the Balvikas group of Bangalore East district. After the event, Maha mangalaharathi was performed to Bhagawan and all received Swami's Blessings and Mahaprasadam.

Malleshwaram Samithi (Bangalore Central District) celebrated Guru Poornima on Tuesday, July 19th 2016. Balvikas Gurus, Students & Alumni organized a special Pooja & Bhajans to mark this very auspicious event. The special Bhajans were very blissful which demonstrated the extensive practice of over 6 weeks by our B a l v i k a s s t u d e n t s , g u r u s & A l m u n i .The most eye catching but blissful aspect of this sacred event was felicitation of two of the senior most Balvikas Gurus, Smt.Lakshmi Nagaraj & Smt.Hemalatha Kuber. Both these senior devotees are associated with the Samithi for over 4 decades and have done extensive work in Balvikas & Samithi's service activities.

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SHIMOGA DIST: On 6th May 2016 Easwaramma Day Celebrations from Sagar district included Narayana Seva by Balvikas children and Balvikas Alumni followed by Words of Inspiration by a Balvikas Alumni on the topic “Love all serve all”. Senior devotees from the district were honored followed by bhajan by Balvikas students alumni and Balvikas gurus and Mahamangalarti.

“Balvikas punaschetana shibhira” – a refreshers course was organised by for the Balvikas gurus of Uttara Kannada district.

Balvikas Children and Balvikas Alumni offered 'Bhajans the Divine drops of Love' at the Lotus of Sai at Brindavan the Divine Abode of our beloved swamy,on 31st January 2016. The bhajans were rendered with love and devotion by the children. The bv students,alumni, their parents bv gurus….each and every one were blessed with Trayee Darshan, offered their devotion and Sai Love, at the Divine Lotus Feet on this blissful day.

Bengaluru South District had arranged a Workshop on Education in Human Values at BNM Degree College situated in Bsk 2nd Stage, Bengaluru on Saturday the 6th February 2016.

Sri Venkat Gosavi Sir, Vice President of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Karnataka inaugurated the programme with encouraging words to the students. Sri K Umamaheshwara Rao spoke on Cultural Heritage of India and students were impressed with his talk. Sri Udaya Dharmasthala gave a talk with a video show on

Philosophy and Practice of Educare.

Bangalore West District has initiated a unique programme called the YUVA VIKAS Programme for the benefit of the students at the pre-university level.

Like Bal vikas for the children, YUVA VIKAS is for the youth. This programme will be conducted throughout the year.The following will be salient features of the programme:

1. All the colleges who participated in the State level Essay competition and also those not covered will be contacted again and a date fixed for a one full day Personality Development Workshop as per the convenience of the colleges.

2. After the workshop the following services will be offered to the students depending on their aptitude and interest /need: Special Tutions, Study Skills, Examination Techniques, Spoken / conversational English, Career Counselling, Disaster Management, Yoga Training, Veda Chanting, Training in Music / Bhajans and cricket coaching.

SERVICE WING

SEVA TO LEPROSY PATIENTS: As part of Bhagawan's 90th Bir thday celebrations, m e m b e r s o f J e e v a n B h i m a N a g a r Samithi,Bangalore Central Distric, t did an yeomen service to Leprosy patients near Banaswadi area. Around 90 patients who come

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from Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore every fortnight to beg and with that earnings support their families back home were identified. Each patient was given a big shopping bag containing a Woolen Blanket, Sweater, Monkey Cap, Stainless Steel Plate, Spoon, Tiffin Carrier, Stainless Steel Coffee/Tea Mug, Cello water bottle for their daily water needs, Saree or Lungi depending on their gender.

Medical Service activities are conducted all over the State. We give a programme organised in Domgera village Haliyal (Free Homeopathy Medical Camp) as typical of such activities:

1. Our session began with a warm welcome to Dr Rama Oza.

2. Group of people started sharing their experiences about the medical activities that is happening since a year. They shared their opinion and expectations.

3. With their experience we introduced them to Community Health Volunteer training programme, the purpose of it and benefits of it.

4. We categorised them into different functional groups like The Registration and Records maintaining, Pharmacy, Reception & Transportation, Clinical Laboratory etc

We also decentralised the entire activity by requesting them to train up other teams in other villages. With this we aim to have a more flexible, practical and better functioning medical activity in all villages selected in our programme.

5. We train selected literate married women for Community Health Volunteer programme.

On 6th march Total 152 patients got registered.

Free Medical / Dental camps are being regularly conducted all over the State. Mangalore and Puttur Samitis in South Kanara District have performed outstanding work in this area. They conduct regular medical / eye camps every month. Over 5000 patients have benefited.

In Belgaum District Mahila day was celebrated as follows: -

a) Kalloli Samithi: Ladies conducted Narayana Seva in the morning and Bhajan programme in the evening on all months on 19 th .

b) Gokak Samithi: Ladies distributed bananas to 18 students in Vasant Shibir, 75 poor people in nomad sheds and 96 students in KBS Adibatti SSSVIP school.

c) Kangrali Samithi: Ladies visited Ganeshpur old age home, conducted Bhajans and educare and distributed fruits and Prasadam to 18 inmates. Also few ladies visited Aids student hostel in Sadashivnagar, distributed fruits and Prasadam after conducting Bhajan and educare for 33 inmates. Samithi ladies cleaned samithi inside and outside on account of Annual day on 19-5- 15.

d) Pant Balekundri Samithi : Ladies cleaned Mandir area, conducted Lalita Sahasranama and Bhajans on all Ladies Days.

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e) Sangameshwar Nagar Samithi : Ladies visited old age home at Shahunagar conducted bhajan , educare and distributed the Prasadam and vibhuti.

Bhasyam Circle Samithi, Bangalore West, did seva at SSSVIP Village, Ramanathapura. All the members of the samithi visited the village on 14th February, distributed the Amrutha kalasa items to the families of the village, Conducted bhajan at the village temple and also interacted with the children there teaching bhajans and moral stories.

As part of Swamis 90th birthday special program'was conductedon 12 12 2015 with distrubution of ladu for all the houses in the village and Narayana Seva at Vagata, Bangalore Rural Dist.

On the Programme of 90th Birth Day Celebration on 3rd November 2015 fruits & Biscuites were distributed in Government Hospital Chitradurga arround 250 Persons . On 6th of December 2015 Ganahoma & Vastuhoma per formed at Prashanthi Vidyalaya New Extra Room which was Doneted by MLA Sri G.S. Thippareddy School Bags Distributed to Prashanthi Vidyalaya Students by the Hon`ble Guest Channappa Gowda & G.S. Thippareddy.

Swami's students in Bangalore (alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning), have started offering seva at SSSIHMS, Whitefield on the 2nd Saturday of every month. They collaborate with other alumni working as staff in the hospital and render help in areas and departments of the

hospital where it is needed, primarily Medical Records Department (MRD) in rearranging and shifting of Medical Records.

Mahila youth wing of Dakshin Kannada District conducts regular seva activities as under:

1 Narayana Seva: a) Govt Hospital Wenlock visited every Tuesday and biscuit packets to each patient distributed. b) Chiranthana old age home 25kg rice distributed. c) Shishuvihar twice a month d) Monthly Grocery povided at Puttur Mandir.

2. Visits: a)First Monday of every month visit to Vridhashrama Kodialbail,Mangalore (b) Bhajan with Sathsanga at old age home First Sunday of every month (c)Govt Hospital Wenlock visited every Tuesday and biscuit packets distributed to each patient.

Medical Camps: Seva programme done towards swami's 90th brithday by kolar district mahila wing.Issue of Sri Sai kits to 90 new born babies, 30 each at kolar, malur and K.G.F Government hospitals.

K.G.F Samithi has done Narayana Seva at shanthi Ashram on August 15th 2015.

Free Homeopathy camp 3.1.2016 & Satsanga in Satmani village after the camp. (N.K)

Dengue fever preventive vibro medicine distributed in slum area Ballari for 3 weeks . Every week 550 members were given preventive medicine for 3 weeks. In October 2015.

On the occasion of our beloved SWAMI'S 90th

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birthday celebration, Mahila Youth Wing Karnataka, had decided to visit old –age homes on 15th Aug 2015 throughout the state and provide them with provisions and other supplies. As part of this activity, South Bangalore district chose “Shri Ambigara Chowdayya Seva Mandir”, Vasanthpura run by Mr. Ambarish and family, consisting of 22 inmates and conducted veda chanting, Laksharchana followed by Bhajans and handing over of grocery to the home. The vibrations and the positive energy was so evident that the swing (jhoola) where SWAMI'S photo was placed started swinging and SWAMI sent his blessings through a flower.

For more than a year now Bangalore West District is providing Amrutha Kalasa to all the residents of adopted village Ramanathapura. Each samithi /bhajan mandali will mobilise each item of the Amrutha Kalasa that is foodgrains,from the devotees' families and the same is collected, and packed in sai krupa and distributed to the poor villagers. This month our chandra layout unit took up the seva at the village The members of the unit conducted counselling sessions, bhajans and also distributed the amrutha kalasam to the inmates.

From Bhadravathi Samithi, every month, one quintal rice per month is being issued to four poor familities (15 members) at HUDCO area, Hiriyur and Hosananjapura villages, under National Narayana Seva Scheme. Teachers and students are involved in distributing the above item.

From Bhadravathi Samithi, Free Medical Camp

was arranged in Hosananjapura adopted village. About 65 patients have taken medical treatment for which one doctor and sevadal have rendered their service.

Jan-Mar'15 At Sagar Samithi, every Thursday, free Vibronic treatment has been arranged. Devotees and non-devotees are the beneficiaries.

Free Veterinary Camp arranged at Kallahalli village, Bhadravathi Taluk. 7 doctors and 6 employees of Bhadravati Veterinary Hospital involved in the treatment process like injection and vermin syrup etc. to about 73 cattles. Bhadravathi Samithi sevedal joined hands with them in rendering service in this camp. 15 teachers, 50 students and 5 devotees from Bhadravathi went to Honnegudda area of Gondi village for cleaning the surroundings of the village and temple.

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GUEST ARTICLES

OM SAI RAM!

Partiraanaya Sadhoonam Vinashaya-ChadushkrtamDharma Samsthapanarthaya Sambhawami yuge! Yuge!

First, I would like to share my spiritual experience with His Holiness Bhagawan Baba Ji in Prashanthi Nilayam at Puttaparthi with all of you!

Since my childhood, I have been very affectionate with my parents. Fortunately, my father was a gread vidwan of Nadasvaram. I had received my Bala Patam (basic education) under his guidance. In spite of this, my mind was searching for something new, a different instrument to adopt in my musical career. In 1964, my neighbour who had got a darshan from Baba at Puttaparthi, came to my home and explained to my parents about the Darshan and their experience. I was so impressed on that day that I forced my parents to visit Puttaparthi immediately.

I remember that it was the last week of June,1965. As you know, there was no proper accommodation there. Also Darshan took place between 6.00 AM and 8.00 AM. We all stayed in the open place outside the Mandir. There was no fear of thieves and everyone kept their luggage outside the Mandir. I was 15 years old at that time and had seen the snake caves all around. I think that was why the place got the name Puttaparthi (putta means caves). We stayed for 8 days hoping to get a personal darshan of His Holiness Bhagwan but couldn't get it. If one is fortunate, I am sure, Bhagwan will call for personal Darshan.

thOn the 8 day, my father was dejected because we had already spent almost all our money on food and misc. thexpenses. On the 9 morning we went for darshan as usual. As usual, Baba didn't call us. He went inside. As a

result, my father was very frustrated and decided to return to our home town. thBut my subconscious mind advised me… you can! You can get it!. On that 9 day morning a volunteer came

from Bhagavan's room and called out 'who is Thaniyappaiya? Who is Thaiyappaiya? Bhagavan called for darshan'. Really it is a miracle incident in my life. We had not enrolled my father's name in any register. How is it possible? How did he know my father's name? As a young boy it all came as a surprise to me. Then I could realise that Baba was a Sarvantharyami, he could know everything. Most happily all my family members entered into Bhagavan's holy room. Bhagavan Swami stood smiling in front of us.

First my parents got blessings from Bhagavan,followed by my sister and then he came to me. His Holiness Bhagavan asked me, “Meekku Eme Kavalu Bangaru? ('what you want my dear?) Really that is my poorva janma bhagya. I had prayed to him to bless for a good guru for my musical career. Immediately Swamiji put his hand on my head and blessed with “You will succeed in your music throughout the world” and he put some vibhuti prasadam on my head and tongue also.

After the joyful darshan with Bhagavan Baba, we returned back to our home town. After a week, I had a chance visit to the Mysore Palace along with my school mates and teachers of my school on an excursion. At that time the Police Band rendered the Carnatic music compositions of His Highness Mummudi Krishnaraja Udayar.


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(Even today they render the same music in Brindavan Garden!) I keenly watched the instrumental rendering and one particular instrument caught my attention. I learnt that it was the saxophone. After returning from the excursion, I asked my father to buy a saxophone for my musical practice. When I told him it costed Rs.800/-, he suggested an alternate instrument to learn either on violin, nadaswaram or veena. (In the year Rs.800/-was a huge amount equivalent to Rs.8 lakhs now a days). I refused my father's suggestion and put pressure on mother to convince father and buy it. Finally I got my lovely sax for my routine practice. Everyday I prayed to Bhagavan Baba that my maiden concert should be rendered in front of him.

I put in a lot of effort to learn classical music and learn all the technical nuances quickly. I joined Kalaniketan Music College at Mangalore as a gurukulam student under Vidwan Sri.Gopalakrishna Iyer, who was a genius on vocal as well as playing flute. I got good grounding in classical music from him. Later I learnt under Vidwan Sri.Balakrishna Pillai of Kumbakonam, a well known Nadaswaram player and finally I have learnt a lot from my Athmartha Guru Padma Bhushan Dr.T.V.Gopalakrishnan.

One fine morning, four people travelling in an ambassador car came to our area enquiring about me. I introduced myself and invited them to my house with all courtesies. Immediately one of them said, “Mr.Kadri! You are so lucky, man. Bhagavan Baba has sent us to pick you up for the concert tomorrow at Whitefield!”. I was extremely happy to hear the news and realised that my dream would come true. However, I was a little bit worried as I had already accepted to perform couple of concerts in Pondichery and it was to take place the following day. I clearly remember the day was 21.5.1991.

At this juncture, my guru Padmabhushan Dr.T.V.Gopalakrishnan called and asked me to pick him up from Kollur temple and bring him to my house in Mangalore by car as there was some untoward incident due to political instability. There were no vehicles on the road. Just imagine the situation I was placed in! When I explained to my guru about the invitation from Baba, he asked me who were the accompanists. I explained that I was yet to fix it. He immediately accepted to accompany me on Mridangam. Actually he is my musical guru! These were all Bhagavan's Leela! Shortly thereafter, the organisers from Pondichery and Chennai called to say that due to law and order problems, the concerts have been cancelled and they would contact to fix another date. I felt so happy and immediately went to Whitefield with my Guru TVG.

As I entered the hall, His Holiness Bhagavan Baba looked at me for a fraction of' seconds and I felt it was His Karuna Kadaksham! As I stood before Him, Baba said, 'How long I had to wait to listen to your music Kadri?' and patting my back said, 'Yeh, I have my choice of songs for you to render this evening'. Immediately I felt so nervous, because I am not a Swayambu. I was so confused in my mind what songs Bhagavan has chosen. As usual, I could only pray to Swami to help me to succeed in the evening's concert.

In the evening Bhagavan explained briefly about the Vedanta to the huge gathering of devotees and after Ashirvachanam he called me to perform my concert. One of the devotees came to the dais and gave the list of songs given by Bhagavan. I went through the list and My God Bhagavan Baba! they were all my masterpieces. Bhagavan was always saying When I am here why should you fear? What a blessings I got! These are all my Poorva Janma Bhagya!

In my life I have so many miracles with the blessings of Bhagavan Baba. Still Bhagavan Baba is living with us in our hearts. In fact, I am still following the practice of praying to Bhagavan Baba that all my concerts will go successfully without any hindrance. Yes! His Holiness' blessings I got my Padma Award; 2 Doctorates, one from Bangalore University and another from Mangalore University; Tamilnadu & Karnataka State Awards, Kendriya Sangit Natak Akademi Award, All India Radio Top Grade, lot of prestigious milestones, awards, titles and also Asthana Vidwan at almost all the ancient Temples and Mutts. I would like to share my views once again with the younger generations: All my Baba devotees should keep on rendering your social services according to Bhagavan's Holy Path.

Sai Ram! Sai Ram! Mangalam.

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“I was born in 1940 at Anantapur. I was the eledest of the twelve children of my parents – seven sons and five daughters. Life was a continuous struggle in those days and I learnt at an early age to shoulder more responsibilities and support my poor parents.

“After completing my SSLC in Hindupur and undergoing a one year diploma course, I joined as Secretary of a Cooperative Bank. In 1960, I was appointed as Supervisor in the Anantapur Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank. From there on, with sincerity and hard work, I served the Bank for 38 years and retired as Deputy General Manager in 1998.

“My marriage was the turning point in my life. My wife was very religious and was a devotee of Bhagwan. She had a short life; passed away at the age of 36. She gave me strength and showed me what Real Love is. She continued to live in me and guided me in my life. She brought me to Swami and motivated me to take up Seva as Spiritual Sadhana. Everyday, when I switch on my mobile she smiles at me with approval.

“Another motivating factor was the letter I received from Sri.Sai Gangadhar Rao, General Manager of the Bank, at the time of my

retirement. In the concluding para of the letter he wrote, “May the balance of your life be sepnt in Manavaseva!” Those inspiring words made me think, 'Trees are giving shadow and fruits, rivers are giving water, agricultural fields give crop of grain, what should we give?'. I realized that I could give relief and happiness in my own humble way to needy and poor.

“Once the thought firmed up, Bhagwan took over and brought me to the Super Specialty Hospital. Sri.T.S.Venkatraman, who was in-charge of the Sevadal group, was hesitant initially to allot me active duties ( as I had walked in with my walking stick as support!). But he was convinced with my sincerity and capacity to perform regular sevadal duties and sent me to Super Specialty Hospital. That was in 2004. I have not looked back since then and have been serving for 24 hours, seven days a week.

“On the first day, when I entered the Hospital, I was greeted by Lord Hanumanji and he has been supporting me and helping me to keep healthy and active. I get up at 3.30 a.m daily and after bath and pooja to Hanuman am at the Q Complex at 6.00 a.m to receive the patients and guide them. After the duties are over at Q complex by 11.00 a,m, I go around the hospital checking the availability of Sevadals at every duty point. Over the years, I have been given the responsibility of receiving the Sevadals from the Districts and Bangalore City, allot them duty points and take all necessary steps to make their stay at the Sevadal Retiring Block comfortable.

“With the 40 years of banking experience, I also assist the Organisation in maintaining various accounts and submit regular reports on the receipts and payments as well as sevadal deployment.

“My wife inspired in me true love and devotion and Bhagwan has taken it to a higher level of Universal Love and brotherhood. Everyone calls me 'uncle' and treat me with love and respect. At the same time, I am strict and uncompromising when it comes to maintaining discipline and commitment to duty. Sometimes I become unpopular because of this, but I accept criticsm also with the same humility. Bhagwan has given me the strength.

SEVA AS SADHANA

SRI. P. RAJAGOPAL RAO(Sevadal Coordinator, SSSIHMS)


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“Over the last 12 years hundreds of Sevadal brothers and sisters have inter acted with me and have come close to me. I was the eldest of twelve children in my family. Thanks to Bhagwan, my family has become still larger with 1200 brothers and sisters!

“I have maintained fairly good health all these years. But I did have some testing moments. In 2005, diagnosed with Arthritis, I was scheduled for knee surgery at Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital. But before surgery, while reviewing my medication, they noticed that I was taking Ecospirin, and asked me to get cardiac clearance. During the check up for the clearance, it was noticed that three of my heart valves were blocked. With Bhagwan's grace, I underwent the heart surgery and subsequently the two knee surgeries.

“I realize that my whole life has been spent in training me for the Seva I was to render here in Swami's hospital and that he only guides our lives. Every time I interact with Sevadal brothers and sisters I tell them to be clean and honest and adhere strictly to the regulations laid down by Bhagwan.

“Every day brings new experiences at the Hospital. The faces of suffering patients who come with great hopes in their hearts and their beaming faces as they return home happily after surgery will always linger with me. Once, a lady from Orissa came with her one and a half year old baby, much beyond the admission hours. She was so poor that she was wearing torn shabby saree. Seeing her plight I took her to the Reception block and requested them to register her. They also agreed and after examination, the child was immediately operated upon. She came to me with folded hands and tears in her eyes to thank me. I am grateful to Bhagwan that he has made me experience such loving, unforgettable moments.

“I do believe that age is no bar to do seva and it is the most simple and most rewarding of all Spiritual Sadhanas”

SWAMY, WHY DO I?

1) Why do I still feel like sharing my problems with others, when I know that only You can solve them permanently.

2) Why do I still seek help from those who are themselves helpless, when I know that only You can help us in the real sense.

3) Why do I still lean forsupport on those who are themselves not firm, when I know that only You can give the real support.

4) Wny do I still look for direction from those, who are themselves wandering, when I know that only You can guide in the right direction.

5) Why do I still have attraction for false physical beauty, when I have seen Your heavenly beauty.

6) Why do I still go to an astrologer to see my future, when i know

that You are charting my destiny.

7) Why do I still crave for love from others, when I am already bathing in Your shower of love.

8) Why do I still expect people to give me the false respect when I know that You bow to the minutest creature.

9) Why do I still not forgive people for their misdeeds to me, when I know that You have condoned all my wrong deeds.

10) Why do I still get pleasure in the gratification of my ego when I know that I can be with You only when I am ego-less.

11) Why do I still try to build short lived relationships, whe You have already established eternally with me.

12) Why do I still not see You in everything, when I know that You dwell in everyone.

13) Why do I still wish for worldly success, when I know that only You can make me happy.

14) Why do I still desire happiness from other objects, when You have granted me everything I asked.

15) Whey do I still try to reach false goals, when I have already reached Yoyr Lotus Feet.

16) Why do I still think that I can become Your devotee by my efforts, when I know that this can happen only with Your Grace.

Swami, why do I still not really surrender to You, when I have no option other than YOU.

Prayer of a Humble Devotee

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GENERAL INFORMATION

K A R N A T A K A


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Karnataka State Information

Capital Bengaluru

Date of formation 1. Nov. 1973

Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Tourist attractions Mysore City Palace, Chamundi Hill, Stone Chariot in Hampi

Festivals Kar Hunnive, Hampi Utsav

Major dance and music forms Simha Nutrya, Yakshagana

Arts and crafts Bidri; Chitragars' wood chiselling; specialised card game Ganjifa.

Languages Kannada, Kodava, Tulu

Size 191,791 sq. km

Population (Census 2011) 61,095,297

Rivers Krishna, Tungabhadra, Cauvery, Kabini

Forests and wildlife sanctuaries Bandipur WS, Nagarhole NP, Mudumalai NP

State animal Elephant

State bird Indian roller

State flower Lotus

State tree Sandal

Major crops Rice, jowar, coffee

Another name for Karnataka is Karunadu.

Factoids The central dome of Muhammad Adil Shah's tomb, the Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur, is the second

largest in the world.

No. of District 30

Given below are the 30 Districts of Karnataka and their major details:

District District Code

Created Headquarters Subdivisions AreaPopulation

(As of 2011)

Bagalkot BK 08/15/97 Bagalkot Badami, Bagalkot, Hungund, 6,575 km2 18,90,826Bilgi, Mudhol, Jamkhandi, (2,539 square

mile)

Bangalore Urban BN 11/01/56 Bengaluru Anekal, Bangalore East, 2,208 km2 95,88,910Bangalore North, Bangalore (853 square South mile)

Bangalore Rural BR 08/15/86 Bengaluru Doddaballapura Devanahalli 2,259 km2 9,87,257Nelamangala Hoskote (872 square

mile)

Belgaum BG 11/01/56 Belagavi Bailahongal Athni Chikodi 13,415 km2 47,78,439Belgaum Hukkeri Gokak (5,180 square Raybag Khanapur Saundatti mile)Ramdurg

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(As of 2011)

Bellary BL 11/01/56 Ballari Hospet Bellary Hoovina 8,450 km2 25,32,383Kampli Kudligi Hadagalli (3,260 Siruguppa Sanduru square mile)

Bidar BD 11/01/56 Bidar Bidar Bhalki Basavakalyan 5,448 km2 17,00,018 Aurad Homnabad (2,103 square

mile

Bijapur BJ 11/01/56 Vijapura or Indi Bijapur Sindgi Muddebihal 10,494 km2 21,75,102Vijayapura Bagevadi Basavana (4,052 square

mile)

Chamarajanagar CJ 08/15/97 Chamarajanagar Gundlupet Chamrajnagar 5,101 km2 10,20,962Yelandur Kollegal (1,970 square

mile)

Chikballapur 09/10/07 Chikballapur Chikballapur Bagepalli 4,524 km2 12,54,377Gauribidanur Chintamani (1,747 square Sidlaghatta Gudibanda mile)

Chikmagalur CK 11/01/56 Chikkamagaluru Kadur Chikmagalur Mudigere 7,201 km2 11,37,753Koppa Sringeri (2,780 square Narasimharajapura Tarikere mile)

Chitradurga CT 11/01/56 Chitradurga Chitradurga Challakere Holalkere 8,440 km2 16,60,378Hiriyur Molakalmuru Hosadurga (3,260

square mile)

Dakshina Kannada DK 11/01/56 Mangaluru Beltangadi Bantwal Puttur 4,560 km2 20,83,625Mangalore Sulya (1,760 square

mile)

Davanagere DA 08/15/97 Davanagere Davanagere Channagiri 5,924 km2 19,46,905Harpanahalli Harihar Jagalur (2,287 square Honnali mile)

Dharwad DH 11/01/56 Dharwad Hubli Dharwad Kundgol 4,260 km2 18,46,993Kalghatgi Navalgund (1,640 square

mile)

Gadag GA 08/24/97 Gadag Mundargi Gadag-Betigeri 4,656 km2 10,65,235Nargund Shirhatti Ron (1,798 square

mile)

Gulbarga GU 11/01/56 Kalaburagi Aland Afzalpur Chitapur 10,951 km2 25,64,892Chincholi Jevargi Gulbarga (4,228 square Sedam mile)

Hassan HS 11/01/56 Hassan Arkalgud Alur Belur Arsikere 6,814 km2 17,76,221Hassan Channarayapattana (2,631 square Sakleshpur Holenarsipur mile)

Haveri HV 08/24/97 Haveri Hangal Byadgi Hirekerur Haveri 4,823 km2 15,98,506Savanur Ranibennur Shiggaon (1,862 square

mile)

Kodagu KD 11/01/56 Madikeri Somvarpet Madikeri Virajpet 4,102 km2 5,54,762(1,584 squaremile)

Kolar KL 11/01/56 Kolar Kolar Bangarapet Mulbagal 3,969 km2 15,40,231Malur Srinivaspur (1,532 square

mile)


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(As of 2011)

Koppal KP 08/24/97 Koppal Koppal Gangawati Yelbarga 7,189 km2 13,91,292Kushtagi (2,776 square

mile)

Mandya MA 29 August Mandya Maddur Krishnarajpet Mandya 4,961 km2 18,08,6801939 Malavalli Pandavapura (1,915 square

(1 November Nagamangala Shrirangapattana mile)1956)

Mysore MY 11/01/56 Mysuru Hunsur Heggadadevana kote 6,854 km2 29,94,744Mysore Nanjangud (2,646 square Krishnarajanagara mile)T. Narsipur Piriyapatna

Raichur RA 11/01/56 Raichur Lingsugur Devadurga Raichur 6,827 km2 19,24,773Manvi Sindhnur (2,636 square

mile)

Ramanagara 09/10/07 Ramanagara Kanakapura Channapatna 3,556 km2 10,82,739Magadi Ramanagara (1,373 square

mile)

Shimoga SH 11/01/56 Shivamogga Hosanagara Bhadravati 8,477 km2 17,55,512'Shikaripura Sagar Sorab (3,273 square Shimoga Thirthahalli mile)

Tumkur TU 11/01/56 11/01/56 Gubbi Chiknayakanhalli Kunigal 10,597 km2 26,81,449Koratagere Pavagada Madhugiri (4,092 square Sira Tumkur Tiptur Turuvekere mile)

Udupi UD 08/25/97 Udupi Karkal Udupi Kundapura 3,880 km2 11,77,908 (1,500 squaremile)

Uttara Kannada UK 11/01/56 Karwar Bhatkal Ankola Honnavar Haliyal 10,291 km2 14,36,847 Karwar Joida Mundgod Kumta (3,973 square Sirsi Siddapur Yellapur mile)

Yadgir 12/30/09 Yadgir Shorapur Shahpur Yadgir 5,273 km2 11,72,985(2,036 square mile)

Diamond Jubilee - Mysore School

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JOINT STATE CO-ORDINATORS (GENTS)

SRI.B.CHEELURAPPA EDUCATION 9448921870 [email protected] KRISHNA Techno group 9449817970 [email protected] NADIGER EDUCARE 9844376413 [email protected] RAO YOUTH 9611128679 [email protected] PRABHAKAR Brindavan 9901888200 [email protected]

SRI.D.N.CHANDRASHEKAR Spiritual Wing 9449589990 [email protected]

SRI.SURESH D.SHETTY S.S.S.V.I.P 9449148143 [email protected] SRI.N.S.SUBRAMANIAN Veda Poshana 9845057850 jsc_spiritualwing(veda)[email protected]

STATE CO-ORDINATORS ( GENTS)

SRI.F.I.CHANNAPPA GOUDAR EDUCARE 9945784228 [email protected] BEERAIAH Service Gents 9844238586 [email protected] SATHIANATHAN Spiritual Gents 9845268004 [email protected] REDDY YOUTH Gents 9448419499 [email protected] (CFE) Disaster Mgmt 9886789670 [email protected]

SRI.M.V.KRISHNA BHAT Prasanthi seva 9449102519 [email protected] Communication 9448307883 [email protected]

SRI.S.SAYEESH Information Technology 8861594594 [email protected]

AUM SRI SAIRAM


CONTACT DETAILS OF ALL STATE CO-ORDINATORS AND DISTRTICT PRESIDENTS

NAME DESIGNATION PH / CELL NO. E MAIL ID

SRI.NAGESH G. DHAKAPPA State President 9448459262 [email protected]

SRI.G.VENKATRAMANA State Vice President 9845219809 [email protected]

ADDITIONAL STATE CO-ORDINATORS (GENTS)

SRI.K.VISWANATH Brindavan Programmes 9448265255 [email protected]

SRI.MEHTA.J.R HOSPITAL 9448032171 [email protected]

SRI.S.SUBRAMANIAN HOSPITAL 9448568741 [email protected]

SRI.E.NATARAJAN PROJECTS 9448703938 [email protected]

SRI.N.SRINIVASAN STATE OFFICE 9448322099 [email protected]

SRI.UDAYA DHARMASTHALA MEDIA 9986850321 [email protected]

SRI.RAGHAVENDRA Brindavan Programmes 7676217140 asc_brindavanprograms_gents@ssssija,org

STATE CO-ORDINATORS (MAHILA)

SMT.KUSUMA KUMARI.B.N EDUCATION 9342547398 [email protected]

SMT.PADMA ARUN SPIRITUAL Mahilas 9886003488 [email protected]

SMT.PRIYA.P.PAI SERVICE Mahilas 9886672146 [email protected]

SMT.NALINI DEEPAK ULLAL YOUTH Mahilas 9845804170 [email protected]

Dr.NALINA BHAGWAT MEDICAL 9880844061 [email protected]


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DISTRICT PRESIDENTS

SRI.N.R.DWARAKANADH DP Bangalore Central 9844007553 [email protected]

SRI.MAHESH KAPRI DP Bangalore East 9110068901 [email protected] V.VENKATESH DP Bangalore North 9243434367 [email protected] DP Bangalore South 9686400633 [email protected],SRI.T.A.SUNDAR DP Bangalore West 9845761854 [email protected] DP Bangalore Rural 9845306180 [email protected] PATIL D.P BAGALKOT 8722054199 [email protected] DP BELGAUM 9480398171 [email protected] DP BELLARY 9449579438 [email protected]. AMARNATH S.PHULEKAR DP BIDAR 9448582853 [email protected] DP BIJAPUR 9019967643 [email protected] DP CHAMARAJNAGAR 9739150607 [email protected] REDDY DP CHIKBALLAPUR 9448078233 [email protected]. L.H.ANKOLEKAR DP CHIKMAGALUR 9740676690 [email protected] DP 9880449954 [email protected]. G.R.VIJAYANANDA DP 9448841881 [email protected] S.Vernekar DP DHARWAR 9449914764 [email protected] G.ODUGOUDAR DP GADAG 9448389414 [email protected] DP GULBARGA 9449835105 [email protected] GOWDA DP HASSAN 9535609146 [email protected] DP HAVERI 9611207329 [email protected] KAJE DP KASARAGOD 9448881322 [email protected] DP KODAGU 9449806009 [email protected] BABU DP KOLAR 9449112833 [email protected] SHETTY DP KOPPAL 9741314460 [email protected] DP MANDYA 9964211695 [email protected] DP MYSORE 9448570023 [email protected] J.ACHARI DP UTTARA KANNADA 9448321735 [email protected] CHANDRA BOSE DP RAICHUR 9945161604 [email protected] DP RAMNAGARA 9449831714 [email protected] DP SHIMOGA 9448238397 [email protected] PAI DP DAKSHIN KANNADA 9845392146 [email protected] DP TUMKUR 9448951128 [email protected] DP UDUPI 9880909317 [email protected]

JOINT STATE CO-ORDINATORS (MAHILA)

ADDITIONAL STATE CO-ORDINATORS (MAHILA)

SMT.ASHA ANANTH EDUCATION 9916096431 [email protected]

SMT.LAKSHMI NAGARAJ EDUCATION 9886227550 [email protected]

SMT.KUSUMA MOHAN SERVICE 7899197397 [email protected]

SMT.VIMALA SHETTY SERVICE 9886246403 [email protected]

SMT.LAMA BHOTIA Brindavan Prog 080-28453419 [email protected]

SMT.BASANTI DASS HOSPITAL 9945312853 [email protected]

SMT.VIMALA NAIR HOSPITAL 8123007975 [email protected]

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SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATIONS (KARNATAKA)KARNATAKA AT A GLANCE

REVENUE DISTRICTS 30

SRI SATHYA SAI DISTRICTS 35

SAMITHIS 243

BHAJANA MANDALIS 485

MEMBERS 19500

BALVIKAS CENTRES 1020

BALVIKAS GURUS 1450

BALVIKAS STUDENTS 33500

SEVADAL GENTS 4500

SEVADAL MAHILAS 3400

SRI SATHYA SAI RURAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

FOR WOMEN 1

SSSVIP VILLAGES UNDER INTENSIVE DEVELOPMENT 21

SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA KSHETRAS 82

SRI SATHYA SAI GRAM SEVA KENDRAS 65

SRI SATHYA SAI SCHOOLS 15

WOMEN'S COLLEGE ( AT DHARWAR) 1

SCHOOL FOR DEAF & DUMB (MYSORE) 1

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS WHERE SCIENCE LABS

HAVE BEEN PROVIDED 29

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS WHERE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS /

UTILITIES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED 26


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