Overview
- The five-day centenary opens November 19 at Prasanthi Nilayam, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Mahasamadhi, take part in the programme, unveil a commemorative coin and stamps, and address attendees.
- On November 18, organisers staged the inaugural Sri Sathya Sai Rathotsavam, drawing thousands of devotees and marking the final run-up to the main commemorations.
- Police have intensified security with about 2,500 additional personnel, round-the-clock drone surveillance, and thorough vehicle and area checks, with officials projecting crowds from roughly 1 lakh per day to over 10 lakh across the events.
- Logistics include 200-plus special buses, 45 special trains, 10 parking zones, multiple helipads, a dedicated Command Control Room with toll-free 1800-233-5598, and the SAI 100 app for schedules, navigation, and assistance.
- After Puttaparthi, the Prime Minister will travel to Coimbatore to inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit and release the 21st PM-KISAN instalment of over Rs 18,000 crore to benefit about nine crore farmers.