A significant ceremony unfolded at New York City Hall on April 22, 2025, as the city officially declared April 24, 2025, as Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centennial Celebration Day. This special proclamation, presented during the centennial birth year of the globally revered spiritual leader and humanitarian, recognizes his enduring impact through universal love, peace, and selfless service. The event marked a rare and profound occasion within the halls of New York City’s government.
Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan, representing Mayor Eric Adams, bestowed the official proclamation upon representatives of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council. While Deputy Commissioner Chauhan and Sundar Venugopalan of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, New York, spoke at the event, R.J. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, conveyed his profound appreciation to New York City for honoring the Centennial Year of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba through this gracious proclamation.
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council receiving the New York City Proclamation regarding April 24th and Sathya Sai Centennial Celebration Day from Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan on behalf of NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
