The 97th Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba began, on November 18th, with the auspicious Sathya Narayana Swami vratham and the traditional Rathotsavam. The beautiful ratham (chariot), carrying the Divine Altar of Bhagawan Baba, was taken in a procession in Sri Sai Palle. The day's proceedings also had divine bhajans sung. The morning's programme concluded with Divya Prasadam (lunch) served to all the devotees gathered to celebrate the Lord's Birthday.