New York City Hall Honors Sri Sathya Sai Baba with Centennial Proclamation

NEW YORK, NY – A significant ceremony unfolded at New York City Hall today as the city officially declared April 24th, 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 Mr. Sundar Venugopalan of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, New York, spoke at the event, Mr. 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. Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan conveyed Mayor Adams’ warm welcome and highlighted New York City's diverse population and its embrace of various faiths. Setting the stage for the historic nature of the event in this iconic city, Deputy Commissioner Chauhan stated, “New York City is home to 8.5 million people; it is not just a cultural capital - we are the 9th largest economy in the world, and last year alone, we welcomed over 63 million tourists. Our city’s greatest strength lies in its diversity.” He lauded the Sri Sathya Sai volunteers for their unwavering commitment to selfless service, providing aid, education, and support during crises.