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- 27-04-2011

Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Samadhi

" The curtains were removed after 40 minutes for the people to have a glimpse of the 'samadhi' where the body was laid to rest in line with the practice adopted for Hindu spirital leaders. Normally, Hindus cremate their bodies.

The nephew of Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba R. J. Rathnakar (3R) is guided by Hindu priests as he performs the last rites over the Hindu Guru's body inside Prashanthi Nilayam in the village of Puttaparthi, some 200kms north of Bangalore on April 27, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered for the funeral of Sathya Sai Baba, one of India's most influential spiritual leaders who enjoyed a global following. While cremation is the most common practice at Hindu funerals, Sai Baba was buried in the custom accorded to Hindu holy men. The charismatic guru, who died on April 24, of multiple organ failure aged 85, was interred under the podium where he gave many teachings in the main hall of his ashram in the southern town of Puttaparthi.

R J Ratnakar, Swami's nephew and trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba Central Trust, performing the last rites of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. - 27-04-2011

Governor Narasimhan, Chief Minister Reddy, Advani, Chandra Babu Naidu and other leaders went to the samadhi had a word with Ratnakar and sprinkled sacred ash at the spot.

Devotees and volunteers assemble to pay their tribute to Hindu holy man Sathya Sai Baba during a public viewing at the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparti, India, Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The 84-year-old guru's Sunday death triggered an outpouring of grief from followers who included Indian politicians, movie stars, athletes and industrialists. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning.

Earlier, a little before 9 a.m. the glass casket in which Sai Baba's body was lying in state from Sunday night was removed and the body was wrapped in national tri colour for a brief while.

The nephew of Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba R. J. Rathnakar (4R) is guided by Hindu priests as he performs the last rites over the Hindu Guru's body inside Prashanthi Nilayam in the village of Puttaparthi, some 200kms north of Bangalore on April 27, 2011. Hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered for the funeral of Sathya Sai Baba, one of India's most influential spiritual leaders who enjoyed a global following. While cremation is the most common practice at Hindu funerals, Sai Baba was buried in the custom accorded to Hindu holy men. The charismatic guru, who died on April 24, of multiple organ failure aged 85, was interred under the podium where he gave many teachings in the main hall of his ashram in the southern town of Puttaparthi.

The nephew of Sri Sathya Sai Baba R. J. Rathnakar is guided by priests as he performs the last rites over the Bhagawan's body inside Prashanthi Nilayam

Men of the Andhra Pradesh Armed Police sounded the last post and fired 21 shots in the air as a mark of respect.

Then the tri colour was removed and verses from Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Sikh, Judaism and Buddhist scriptures were read out by leaders from these sects. Later, they joined in sprinkling the sacred ash at the samadhi spot as 'mangal aarti' was performed.

With Sai Baba's body draped in his favourite saffron robe, the last rites were performed by Mr. Ratnakar, who wept inconsolably, while priests recited vedic chants. Mr. Ratnakar Swami's Nephew & also a member of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust.

Water from sacred rivers from all over the country were sprinkled on Sai Baba's body along with ...honey, ghee and silk were given as gifts to priests.

After the ceremony was over, Sai devotees gathered at the hall rushed to have a look at the samadhi, which was open for public viewing after 11.45 a.m."

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R J Ratnakar, Swami's nephew and trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba Central Trust, performing the last rites of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. - 27-04-2011