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The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations (SSSSO), India inaugurated the Sri Sathya Sai Prema Pravahini Rath Yatra in Karmali on April 27 and Savoi-Verem on April 28 marking the centenary celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The Sri Sathya Sai Prema Pravahini Rath Yatra involves the procession of a decorated rath (chariot) carrying sacred symbols and reminders of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings.
A medical camp was held on the first day for youth at Panchayat Hall, Karmali.
Prayers were offered to the Rath Yatra, and it was ceremoniously flagged off by Nimish Pandya in the presence Fr. Mariano Conceisao Chagas Da Silva of St. John the Baptist Church, Carambolim.
A rally of 450 people proceeded along Karmali, Old Goa Church, Gandhi Circle, Banastarim Bridge, and Marcel, culminating at the Shri Devki Krishna Temple. State president of SSSSO Goa Mahesh Pawaskar, zonal president (West Zone), SSSSO India Anoop Saxena, National youth coordinator Lakshimikant Sharma were also present.
At the Shantadurga Temple a Dindi procession and Lezim dance was performed by students of Government High School, Savoi-Verem. The Sri Sathya Sai Prema Pravahini Rath Yatra will travel across Goa—including major cities and revered holy sites—until June 5, 2025. Following its Goa leg, the Rath will proceed towards Maharashtra and other states.