76TH REPUBLIC DAY (26/01/25)

Sairam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the 76th Republic Day of Mother Bharath was grandly celebrated at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, Chromepet on 26th Jan 2025, between 8:00 and 10:00 am.
The event began with a rhythmic Band March and a synchronized house-wise March Past performed by the contingents of the SSSIE Sai students Army. After rendering ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’, students took the National Pledge. All paid their obeisance to the nation and the freedom fighters by mellifluously singing ‘Vande Mataram’ song and the National Anthem. The cultural programs were staged at the Ram Sai assembly hall. Mahila students dressed as the popular Mahila freedom fighter Smt. Velu Nachiyar and an ideal Sai student compered the events.
After invoking the Divine Blessings with Veda Parayanam, Correspondent Sri S.Loganathan delivered the welcome address. In his talk, he advised the students to give respect to the motherland each and every day and not only during independence or republic days. He stressed that the prosperity of the country starts with self-discipline practised by the people of the nation.
Students mesmerized the audience with a graceful group dance performance for a value and a patriotic song, powerful patriotic speeches in Tamil and Hindi, and ‘Bharath – the land of values’ – a vibrant fine arts fusion presentation.
Sri Mohan, Correspondent, Vela School for Special Children, Villupuram was the chief guest for the day. He began his speech by admiring the Divine vibrations present on the campus and expressed that he feels as if he is seated at Sai Kulwant Hall in Prasanthi Nilayam. He stressed the significance of the universal quote of Bhagawan ‘Love all; Serve all’ and advised the students to be grateful to Swami and the school Management for all the facilities, and training offered to them. He appreciated the students for managing the entire event without any help from the staff. Students who participated and won in various outside competitions and performances were felicitated during the prize distribution function. Principal-in-charge Smt. N.Vedhanayagi proposed the vote of thanks. The program concluded with Mangala Arathi to Bhagawan and Prasadam distribution. Sairam.