LOVE must express itself as SERVICE
God is love, live in love Contents FOREWORD FROM THE STATE PRESIDENT ...... 1 SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATIONS – AN INTRODUCTION ...... 2
WINGS OF THE ORGANISATIONS ...... 3 ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANISATION ...... 3 THE 9 POINT CODE OF CONDUCT AND 10 PRINCIPLES ...... 4 SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATIONS, Mumbai Metro Region ...... 5
BRIEF HISTORY ...... 5 DIVINE VISIT ...... 5 OVERVIEW ...... 5 SAI CENTRES ...... 6 ACTIVITIES ...... 6 OFFICE BEARERS ...... 9 SPECIFIC SERVICE PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES ...... 9 IMPORTANT EVENTS OR CONFERENCES ...... 9 GLIMPSES OF ACTIVITIES ...... 10
Mumbai District 1…………………………………………………………………………………….48 Mumbai District 2…………………………………………………………………………………… 60 Mumbai District 3…………………………………………………………………………………… 75 Navi Mumbai…………………………………………………………………………………………91 Palghar ………………………………………………………………………………………………106 Ratnagiri …………………………………………………………………………………………… 124 Raigad……………………………………………………………………………………………… 128 Thane District 1………………………………………………………………………………………130 Thane District 2 …………………………………………………………………………………… 140 Ulhasnagar ………………………………………………………………………………………… 150
Dedicated with Love and Reverence to our Lord and Master Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Foreword from the State President
Saprem Sairam, We are indeed blessed to place this Annual Report for the Sri Sai Sathya Seva Organization, Mumbai Metro Region for the year 2018-2019 at the Divine Lotus Feet of our Beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Some of the highlights are: EducationalWing: To spread value-based education to children at large, the Balvikas Wing of our state has taken up adoption of several schools where Balvikas classes are being conducted. This is in addition to the ongoing residential Balvikas. An approximate number of 12,000 students are participating in such Balvikas classes.
Spiritual Wing: Spiritual fervor has been gaining momentum year after year with regular holding of Sadhana Camps, Study Circles, Mass chanting of Rudram, performing Rudrabhishekams, organizing ‘’Samarpan’’ talks by Swami’s devotees who were blessed with HIS DIVINE association.
Mass chanting of Rudram has gained a large momentum and today our state has over 550 veda chanters and over 1 lac Rudraparayan offerings to Bhagawan have been completed. Mass chanting has been done in various famous temples around the state viz Babulnath, Mahalaxmi, Surya Narayan temple etc. Keeping the spirit of the Sarva Dharma Samabhav teachings of our beloved Swami. multi faith events continued to be organized in the various districts throughout the year.
Service Wing: Service activities continue unabated with the medical activities including static medical camps, mobile medical vans, outdoor clinics reaching out to lakhs of poor and underprivileged people, many of whom are from remote villages, at their doorsteps.
A mega blood donation drive was done on June 8, 2019 around 11 Districts/Samithis in the state participated and over 1600 bottles of blood were collected and given to the Government blood banks.
Rain water Harvesting Methods have been deployed in several drought-hit/prone villages giving very encouraging results. Special emphasis has been given to projects concerning upliftment of children in tribal areas and for mitigating malnutrition amongst children across the State. Bhagawan is the only source of our inspiration and guide to enable us to perform such Seva.
However, the contribution of our Seva Dal, volunteers and devotees are also immensely important to us to spread the love of Bhagawan far and wide.
The with the write-ups in the following pages bring forth the spectrum of the activities conducted during the year, with fervor and utmost devotion. Truly, pictures speak for themselves presented by all the 10 Districts, 33 Samithis and 2 Bhajan Mandalis of Mumbai Metro region.
We offer our sincere prayers to Bhagawan that he continues to use us as his instruments in the process of transformation.
With Pranams at His Lotus Feet.
Your’s in His Service Anoop Saxena State President (Mumbai Metro)
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – an introduction
The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, founded by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the year 1965, is a service organisation with a spiritual core and base to benefit all mankind irrespective of religion, caste, creed or sect. The Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake service and other activities motivated by an urge for one's own transformation with the aim of realizing one's inherent divinity. Without any distinction of religion, nationality, race, socio- economic status, either for those who work in the Organisation or for those who are served by it, the Organisation transcends all barriers leading humanity towards the ideal of 'Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man'. The concept of fees or membership subscription is alien to the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, for there cannot be any fee or subscription for one's journey towards his own self. The organisation functions through its primary units called as Samithis and Bhajan Mandalis of which individuals - from different strata of society, different ethnic groups pursuing different religions and faiths -are members bound by the dictum of Love all, Serve All and pursue their own sadhana towards self-transformation following the path of selfless service to humanity. At no point is an individual asked to follow a certain religion or rituals. On the contrary each is inspired to follow his own faith so as to ensure that a Hindu becomes a better Hindu, a Muslim becomes a better Muslim, a Christian becomes a better Christian and so on. In fact, this spiritual basis inspires everyone to pursue his own religion better by putting into practice Love and Selflessness. That is why the Organisation features in its emblem the symbols of the major religions of the world.
“The Organisations named after Me are not to be used for publicizing My Name, or creating a new cult around My worship…. They must render seva (service) to the helpless, the sick, the distressed, the illiterate and the needy. Their seva (selfless service) should not be exhibitionistic; it must seek no reward, not even gratitude or thanks from the recipients. Seva is sadhana (spiritual exercise), not a pastime of the rich and well placed. You must have the firm belief that the aim of this Organisation is to remove the obstacles that keep man away from God, that
Sri Sathya Sai Baba WINGS OF THE ORGANISATIONS Spirituality and Service are supplementary and The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation functions complementary to each other. Spirituality is the under three wings viz. (i) Spiritual, (ii) Education, motivational force behind service and service is the and (iii) Service. fulfillment of spirituality. Therefore, spiritual Each activity in a wing is directed to facilitate concepts learnt through education must be put into and help the member in his own spiritual practice in form of service to humanity. Thus, in advancement. Although, the nature of activities order to successfully realise the objective of joining undertaken under different wings appear to be the Sai Organisation, one must participate in distinct and dissimilar, but there is an inherent activities of all the three wings. interrelationship amongst all the three wings. The three wings stand for Worship, Wisdom and Work.
Activities under different wings of the Organisation Spiritual Wing Educational Wing Service Wing
• Bhajan • Non-formal education of • Gram Seva • Nagarsankirtan children in the age group of • Slums Service, 5-14 years through values- • Study Circle • Medical Camps and based educational training, • Sadhana Camps Health Care • Bal-Vikas • Study of Sai Literature • Sanitation activities • Educare • Meditation, and • Visit to orphanages, old • Parenting Programmes • Others age homes etc. • Disaster relief • Poor feeding • Free Coaching Classes, and • Others
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANISATION Headed by an All India President who is Righteousness, Love, Peace and Non-violence, or supported by the National Vice Presidents and State the teachers who having undergone the training in Presidents, the Organisation functions like a well- EHV help in guiding the young minds towards the oiled machine in the District under the stewardship higher goals of life or the Sai Youth who work of the District President, focused on its purpose, tirelessly in the Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated clear in its vision and dedicated in its efforts to live Programme and Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti up the Swami’s message – “Love All, Serve All “ Programme – each of them are bound by one goal – The Samithis and the Bhajan Mandalis ―Service to Man is Service to God‖. constitute a genuine spiritual movement where the members are united by a common bond – Love for God and Service to fellow human beings. The members of the organisation work as one cohesive unit, whether as sevadals providing service at Prashanthi Nilayam, at medical camps, doing Narayan seva or the bal-vikas gurus who work with young children to inspire in them a desire to inculcate the five human values of Truth, THE 9 POINT CODE OF CONDUCT AND 10 PRINCIPLES Every member of the Organisation is expected to undertake Sadhana (spiritual discipline) as an integral part of his/her daily life by abiding by the following Nine Point Code of Conduct which has been bestowed by Baba for one’s spiritual and personal development. In addition, the ten principles that form the core of guidance for all the members of the Organisation as ordained by Baba himself are also produced hereunder. The nine-point code of conduct and the ten principles are fundamental to the spiritual development of the members of the Sai Organisations.
Daily meditation and prayer. Treat as sacred the land in which you were born. Devotional singing/prayer with members of Have patriotism to your nation - but do not criticize other family once a week. nations or put others down. Not even in your thoughts or dreams should you think of bringing grief to your country. Participation in Bal Vikas programme by Respect all religions equally. C h i l d r e n of the family conducted by the Recognize humanity as one family - treat e v e r y o n e a s a Organisation. family member - love all Attendance at least once a month at Bhajan o r Keep your house and surroundings clean – for this will Nagar Sankirtan programme conducted by the promote hygiene and health. Organisation. Practice charity - but do not encourage beggars by giving Participation in community service and other money. Provide food, clothing, shelter and help them on other ways (do not encourage laziness) programmes of the Organisation. Regular study of Sai literature. Never give a bribe or take bribe - never give in to corruption. Speak softly and lovingly with everyone whom Curb envy and jealousy; expand your vision and he comes into contact. outlook, Treat all equally regardless of caste or creed. Not to indulge in talking ill of others especially in Be self-reliant. You may be wealthy and have servants to their absence. do your bidding, but service to security must be done by Putting into practice the principle of ―Ceiling on yourself. Desires and utilize any savings thereby generated for Have and cultivate 'Love for God and fear of sin'. the service of the mankind. Never go against the laws of the land; follow these diligently both in word and in spirit. Be an exemplary citizen.
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Mumbai Metro Region
BRIEF HISTORY ‘Dharmakshetra’, a Divine Lotus emerged from the uneven, hilly and slum area is a manifestation of Divine Sankalp and Love of His Holiness Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who laid its foundation on 3 November 1967 in the City of Mumbai and declared that it would be ready on 12 May 1968. Dharmakshetra symbolises the core message of Bhagawan to Mankind, “to embark upon Dharma, experience Prashanthi and regale in Paramanand”. Dharmakshetra signifies the mystical journey from ‘I to We’, from ‘We to He’, under His Supreme Guidance. This journey is from ‘Without to Within’, from ‘Untruth to Truth’, from ‘Kurukshetra-the battlefield of Sensual pleasures to Dharmakshetra-the Realm of Righteousness”.
Human Body is Dharmakshetra To annihilate the evil effects of Adharma The Divine Energy mercifully takes Janma Propagating & Fostering the Sanctity of Karma Which should be directed on the Path of Dharma With Continuous Springs of Divine Love i.e. Prema Janma, Karma, Dharma and Prema are in Dharmakshetra For human body is Kshetra wherein we must plant Dharma So that man can attain Moksha, the fruit of Mama* *(Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta starts from the word ‘Dharma’ and ends with the word ‘Mama’)
DIVINE VISIT The year 1966 is a landmark in the history of Sri Sathya Sai movement. On Makar Sankranti, 14th January, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi was formed with 10 branches [Units] in the city of Mumbai.
The first meeting of the Samithi was held at the residence of late Sri Arvind Wagle under the Chairmanship of Sri Indulal Shah.
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba addressing mammoth gathering at Vallabhbai Patel Stadium March 1966
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba addressing gathering at Bombay March 1973
Valedictory Address at Rang Bhavan on 11th May 1981
On 12th May 1983 the 15th Anniversary of Dharmakshetra the Balvikas and students of Dharmaskhetra school presented Cultural Programmes at Dharmakshetra
Pundit Bhimsen Joshi performing before Swami in Mumbai
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Dharmakshetra
Silver Jubilee of Dharmakshetra in 1992
BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA’S VISIT TO MUMBAI 2009
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations is functional in Mumbai with three Districts with members from various cross sections of society and different faiths. With around 12 Samithis, the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment. The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation.
Overview of activities undertaken across all the Districts
ACTIVITIES The members of the Organisation are involved in various activities on regular basis which primarily includes Spiritual Study Circles, Community Bhajan, Nagarsankirtan through the spiritual wing; Bal- Vikas and Parenting programmes through the Education Wing and various service activities through the service wing. Importance is given to regular service activities as only through constant involvement in good work can self-transformation be achieved. Service activities which are regularly undertaken at Samithis for the transformation of the members and for the benefit of the society include visits to leprosy, correctional and old age homes, medical camps in villages, Narayan-seva, free coaching classes, vocational training for employability enhancement of the villagers, sanitation at public functions, fairs, and public urinal cleaning
OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Tenure Mr. Anoop Saxena State President 1 Mr. Mehul Parab Service Coordinator 1 Mr. Rajendra Ghaddam Youth Coordinator 1 Mr. Jaishankar Sundaram Bhajan Coordinator 1
Mr. Monish Pahilwani Veda Coordinator 1 Dr. Pankaj Gandhi Medical Coordinator 1 Mr. Mohan Bharwani Mobile Medical Incharge 1 Mr. M S Diwakar Media Coordinator 1 Mrs. Jayanthi Iyer Spiritual Coordinator 1
Mrs. Devi Rajgopal Balvikas Coordinator 1 Mrs. Mridula Saxena Jt Balvikas Coordinator 1 Mrs. Krishnapriya Mohanraj Jt Balvikas Coordinator 1 Mrs. Purnima Kamath Service Coordinator 1 Ms Lata Gurnani Youth Coordinator 1 Mrs. Uma Bolangady Bhajan Coordinator 1
Mrs. Saisudha Shashikumar Veda Coordinator 1 Mrs. Hansa Bharwani Mobile Medical Incharge 1 Mrs. Priya Rajwade Mother & Child Coordinator 1 With immense Grace & Blessings from Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra owns the following properties in Mumbai: - DHARMAKSHETRA – DIVINE ABODE OF OUR LORD & MASTER SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA MANDIR, DHARMAKSHETRA SRI SAI VIDYA MANDIR, AKSA VILLAGE SRI SATHYA SAI WELLNESS CENTRE, DHARMAKSHETRA SRI SATHYA SAI MEDICAL CENTRE, DHARMAKSHETRA
The founder member of all these properties is none other than our BELOVED BHAGAWAN.
Spiritual
SAMARPAN SESSIONS – DHARMAKSHETRA: Samarpan means ‘offering’, ‘total surrender’. Samarpan is a platform for students & staff, devotees and alumni to re-connect with their Lord. A platform where senior devotees share their personal experiences with the Lord. A devotee, who has had the greatest fortune to spend time in the glorious physical presence of the Lord, shares His spiritual journey. Dharmakshetra 37th edition of Samarpan Talk started from April 2018 with Padma Shri Dr. V. Mohan, eminent Diabetologist is the first Indian doctor to be conferred with the highest award by the American Diabetes Association Harrold Rifkin Distinguished International Service in Diabetes, Dr Rani P. L. from the Anantpur Campus, serves as the Head of the Department of English Language and Literature of SSSIHL, Swami's University and many other eminent speakers from Sai fraternity. Completed 48 sessions of divine talks till March 2019.
SADHANA CAMP – OFFICE BEARERS Sadhana Camp on the Nine Point Code of conduct for the office bearers of SSSSO at Dharmakshetra. A Sadhana camp on the Nine Point Code of Conduct was held for the office bearers of SSSSO of the district and samithis of Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Palghar and Thane at Shantideep, Dharmakshetra on 1st April 2018.
ARADHANA DIWAS Talk by Param Pujya Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza on 24th April 2018.On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of “Dharmakshetra” at the Spiritual Abode of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Mumbai on Sunday 24th April, 2018, Param Poojya Bhaishri Rameshbhai Oza, a Spiritual Guide and Mentor delivered His Discourse to the vast gathering of devotees assembled here.
DHARMAKSHETRA DAY Dharmakshetra day was celebrated with great fervor on May 12th 2018 Morning program started with Omkar, Suprabatham, Veda Chanting & Nagarsankirtan. Moorthi sthapana of Shirdi Saibaba on his birth centenary year was the highlight of morning programme.
Evening program had Veda Chanting & Bhajans by our devotees. Two musical programs one by Shri Satyanarayan Nair & next by Sushree Anuradha Paudwal followed
MUSICAL PROGRAM Musical program by Shri Chong Chiu Sen at Dharmakshetra - Saturday 13th October, 2018 from 6 pm to 7.15 pm.- Brother Chiu Sen (Chinese origin) is from Malaysia and learnt Carnatic music under Maestro Shrimati D K Pattammal.
FESTIVALS
GANESH CHATURTHI NAVRATRI
CHRISTMAS GURU GRANTH SAHIB PATH
SHIVARATRI
GLOBAL AKHAND BHAJAN
10th& 11th November devotees from all over Mumbai congregated in Dharmakshetra for an ecstatic and soulful bhajan sessions.
MAHANAGARSANKIRTAN
Devotees from the entire city of Mumbai came together for Mahanagarsankirtan on November 18th to Dharmakshetra.
MAHILA DAY
Mahila Day was celebrated at Dharmakshetra on 19th November, 2018. The program began with Veda & Ashtalakshmi Stotram chanting by Mahilas of all Samithis.Thereafter, there was a delightful musical presentation by the youth of Mumbai titled "Matru Rupena Sansthita”. This was followed by Mahilas Bhajans. The program ended with Arathi and Prasadam.
93rd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 93rd Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Dharmakshetra on 23rd November 2018 began with Veda Chanting followed by beautiful bhajans sung by the singers of SSSSO Mumbai and children of Sri Sathya Sai School followed by the Bal Vikas children of Mumbai joined in for cake cutting. The icing on the cake was the special musical offering by Ms. Priyal Sathe and group. Endowed with a sweet and rich vibrant voice coupled with immense dedication to her chosen vocation, Priyal’s performance today was simply outstanding. Priyal was initiated into Hindustani music at a very tender age. Her formal training began under the tutelage of Pt. Mohan Karve from Pune and then she completed her Masters in music from University of Pune under renowned vocalist Mrs. Arati Ankalikar Tikekar. Currently she is fortunate to be receiving advanced training from veteran singer of Gwalior gharana, Pt. Sharad Sathe.The program ended with Arathi and Prasadam
Sri Sathya Sai School Children & Bal Vikas Children cutting the cake
Priyal Sathe offering a Diving Musical programme
EKADASA RUDRABHISHEKAM –AT SATHYADEEP ON BHAGAWAN’S STAR BIRTHDAY Abhishekam on Lingam along with Ekadasa Rudram chanting was done on Monday, 26th November 2018, at Satyadeep, Dharmakshetra, on the occasion of auspicious Ardra Nakshatra Birthday of our dear Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Our beloved Swami’s Janma Nakshatra
SYMPOSIUM FOR INDIAN CIVIL SERVICES OFFICERS ON – “SPIRITUALITY IN ACTION CIVIL SERVICES”
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations is hosted a symposium for Civil Services Officers of the Government of Maharashtra at Dharmakshetra, Mumbai to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Dharmakshetra. The theme of the Symposium was ‘Spirituality in Action in Civil Services’.
The Guests of Honor included:
Shri Dinesh Kumar Jain, Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra;
Shri LV Subramanyam, Special Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh; and
Shri Dattatray Padsalgikar, Director General of Police, Government of Maharashtra
Education
BALVIKAS TOTAL CHILDREN – 9015 TOTAL SCHOOLS - 25
TOTAL GURUS – 199 URBAN CENTRES – 151
GROUP 2 PASS OUTS – 102 SAI COLONIES - 9
GROUP 3 DIPLOMAS – 41 RURAL CENTRES – 4
ASHRAMSHALAS - 3
NEW GURUS TRAINING
New Gurus Training of Mumbai District at Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Centre at Dharmakshetra on17th March 2019 Around 70 ladies and 2 men participated
GRATITUDE DAY
Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas Gratitude Day Programme at Dharmakshetra on Saturday 14th April 2018 Certificates of Grp 2 & 3 and various competitions were distributed. Alumni & Balvikas children participated in Vedam, Bhajans & Songs.
SADHANA CAMP
Sadhana Camp for Bal Vikas Gurus on the Nine-point code of conduct, conducted by Mrs Kamal Baria at Shantideep, Dharmakshetra on Sunday 17th
SCHOOL BALVIKAS GURUS CAMP The School Balvikas team assembled on 29th July, 2018 at Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Centre, Dharmakshetra to discuss and share ideas to make school Balvikas more interesting. All the zones presented the innovative methods that they exercise in their respective zones schools. With many new games, techniques and future plans the meeting was an informative and an edutainment session.
EASWARAMMA DAY Easwaramma Day Celebration - Dharmakshetra - 18th Memorial Lecture by Dr Neelam Desai on 6th May 2018.Dr. Neelam Desai Head of Department of Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences Prasanthigram, Puttaparthi, today delivered "THE 18TH EASWARAMMA MEMORIAL LECTURE" on "My Journey with Sai"
Dr.Neelam Desai on Eshwaramma Day
EASWARAMMA SCHOLARSHIPS DISTRIBUTION The Mother Easwaramma Scholarship for the Girl Students is awarded to encourage deserving girl children to pursue their academic ambitions and goals. The Mother Easwaramma Scholarship was instituted in the year 2000 Distinct parameters are laid down, on the fulfilment of which, the scholarship is awarded, under this programme. In the year 2018-19, 256 girls benefitted. Multifaith Prayers and Easwaramma Scholarship Awards for Girls Students Programme at Shantideep, Dharmakshetra, on Saturday 25th August 2018.
Multi Faith Prayers Bhajan
SRI SATHYA SAI WOMEN’S VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE Sri Sathya Sai Women’s Centre for Vocational Training offers the following free courses for the upliftment of needy women and their children.
BASIC CUTTING & SEWING FASHION DESIGNING & TAILORING MACHINE EMBROIDERY HAND EMBROIDERY MEHENDI MORAL & HUMAN VALUES CLASSES
.
85 Mahilas & Youth girls completed their choice of course and were awarded certificates
SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA MANDIR – DHARMAKSHETRA Dharmakshetra is surrounded by slum colonies of people with low educational, economic and living standards. Therefore, by the Grace and Inspiration of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Vidya Mandir was inaugurated on 19th June 1970 to meet the educational needs of the children of the residents of this area. The Marathi medium school was gradually upgraded over the years. In 1975, the school was raised to the secondary level. The first batch of the school appeared for the SSC Board examination in 1987.
PRE PRIMARY GIRLS – 75 PRE PRIMARY BOYS – 71
PRIMARY GIRLS – 153 PRIMARY BOYS – 154
SECONDARY GIRLS – 280 SECONDARY BOYS – 279
TOTAL BATCHES – 33 TOTAL STUDENTS APPEARED SO FAR – 2029
PASSING PERCENTAGE – 93.14% ACHIEVEMENT – 9 TIMES 100%
RESULT MARCH 2019 – 94.18%
WELCOMING NEW BATCH OF CHILDREN
The secondary section welcomes the new batch of children coming to 5th Std in a very unique way. Each child is welcomed individually with a Rose by the Principal himself, for the child to feel comfortable in the new atmosphere.
SCIENCE EXHIBITION A very innovative Science exhibition was organized by the children. People from the education department visited to see the new projects the children had done.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION Prizes for Academics, Sports and various events were distributed in a special ceremony held at Shantideep, Dharmakshetra.
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES
FLANNER BOARD PROJECT
YOGA DAY
FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION
SPIRITUAL
FESTIVALS
ASHADI EKADASHI GURU PURNIMA
NARALI PURNIMA INDEPENDENCE DAY
BHAGWAN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Swami’s birthday was celebrated with great fervor by the teachers and children. The day started with Omkar and Suprabatham chanting in Sathyadeep. Palki procession was preceded by School band and Lezim by children to Shantideep. Program ended with bhajans and Aarti.
PUTTAPARTHI PROGRAM Our children had the good fortune to sing bhajans as part of Vidya Vahini program in Prashanti Nilayam. This was the first time ever the school children were blessed by Swami to sing in His Sannidhi.
ANNUAL DAY A musical dance drama entitled NAVA VIDHA BHAKTI was performed by the children for their annual day at Jalan Mandap, Dharmakshetra. The chief guest for the evening was Mr Nimish Pandya, All India President, SSSSO India. Mr Santhanam, Dr Pitre and Mr Kamdar graced the occasion.
Nava Vidha Bhakti Dance Drama
SERVICE
Tree plantation drive was done by the children as part of Swachata se Divyata Tak
By Bhagwan's grace, the Youth of Mumbai conducted *SSSVV - Science is Fun* - An interactive science session on 4th August at *Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir - Dharmakshetra*. A total of 45 students were part of the session.
By Bhagwan's grace, the volunteers of Vidya Vahini team Mumbai conducted *Masti Ki Prayogshala* - An interactive science session on 1st September at *Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir -Dharmakshetra. A total of 48 students were part of the session.
SRI SAI VIDYA MANDIR SCHOOL – AKSA VILLAGE Sri Sai Vidya Mandir School, Aksa Village was started by our beloved Bhagawan on 13th July 1986. With this seed of love planted in Aksa, the village became a centre of Sai activities for nearby areas. The Sai Vidya Mandir started catering to the requirement of formal education in nearby areas. Aksa village became a “Sevakshetra “ Till date 25 batches of students have passed out their SSC exams. Overall percentage of result being 90%.
The school has a total strength {Primary & Secondary} of: - BOYS – 246 GIRLS – 301 Percentage of SSC result in March 2019 – 100%
ACTIVITIES: - A book exhibition was conducted by the school
A very unique event was conducted for the children was a day when they come to school without school bags. The day is spent by playing games & having extra-curricular activities.
A camp on health & hygiene session was conducted for all the children
Music competition was held during the Holy festival of Ashadhi Ekadashi
Farewell party for outgoing 10th Std children was organized wonderfully, children lighting the lamp and praying, receiving the blessings of the teachers
SRI SATHYA SAI WELLNESS CENTRE
Sri Sathya Sai Wellness centre was inaugurated in Dharmakshetra on 5th April 2015. Sri. Indulal Shah graced the occasion. The Sathya Sai Wellness centre aims at the holistic development of the individual i.e. wellness of body, mind and soul.
The different courses conducted this year at Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Centre are:
Outreach course for the teachers of Karnataka College was held on 7th April 2018. Inauguration was done by Mr Nimish Pandya, AIP SSSSO and Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra.
EHV Workshop – 20th May 2018
The Music, Art and Drama group of the Wellness Centre conducted a workshop on Self-Awareness through Music, Art and Drama for teachers of the S.K. Birla School, Kolkata as a part of the ongoing EHV course. The session was loved and enjoyed by the teachers.
N
Valedictory function of Birla School Teachers of Calcutta was held at Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Center, Dharmakshetra, on 26th May 2018.
All India President SSSSO Shri Nimish Pandya and and Trustee of Sri Sathya Trust Maharashtra along with Mrs Kamala Pandya, Head of National Mahila Wing of SSSSO – India, newly introduced trustee of EWWT, and National Coordinator for Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas were present on the occasion as chief guests.
Inauguration of the EHV Workshop for the teachers of Birla School from Pilani on the 21st of June 2018 at the Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Center at Dharmakshetra. The chief guests were Dr Keki Mistry Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Trust Maharashtra, Sri Nimish Pandya All India President and Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Trust Maharashtra, and Mrs Kamala Pandya National Coordinator Balvikas and Trustee of Easwaramma Women Welfare Trust
What a noble way to celebrate Gurupurnima on 28-7-18!! Sri Sathya Sai Medical Centre at Dharmakshetra, Mumbai, under inspiration & guidance of Dr Janki & Dr Pitre who conducted the Wellness Program for 27 visually impaired girls, followed by lunch & distribution of gifts. Famous bhajan singer Raviraj Nasery offered a soulful rendition of bhajans. The Program was a huge success with Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's grace whose presence was also seen at every steps.
Outreach program for senior citizens on 28th September 2018 Present on the occasion were Dr (Mrs) Janaki Ramachandran, Mr Prasad, Sushil Bhatia , Mahesh Manyal, Mr Nilkanth Sawant and Dr Pitre. Mr Sanket Modi and Amit Choube gave a very nice musical program of Namasmaran for the crowd, and was very well received. Around 30 Senior Citizen's attended
Outreach program for the YOGA participants was held in the Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Centre at Dharmakshetra on 20th October 2018. Dr Pitre conducted the course.
SERVICE
MEDICARE IN DHARMAKSHETRA
Medical Seva had a beginning right from the inception of Dharmakshetra in 1968, when doctors visited on Sundays, bringing their own kits and medicines, and met with patients in an open shed. A better equipped Sri Sathya Sai clinic was inaugurated by Bhagawan Baba in 1974. The Allopathic treatment available earlier was expanded to include Homeopathy and Dental treatments as well. In 1990 a small operation theatre for Cataract operations was built with provisions for emergency drugs and oxygen cylinder. A new SRI SATHYA SAI MEDICAL CENTRE was inaugurated by Bhagawan Baba in 1999. This building has subsequently been further expanded in 2004
The centre now has different areas of treatment as under: -
SRI SATHYA SAI MEDICAL CENTER ANNUAL REPORT ON MEDICAL STATISTICS OF PATIENTS 2018-19 EYE CARE UNIT GENERAL OPD MONTH OPD OPERATION CAMP TOTAL ALLOPATHY HOMEO AYURVEDA DENTAL TOTAL April 1300 143 25 1468 1251 129 55 136 1571 May 1050 119 - 1169 1237 158 3 99 1497 June 1000 105 - 1105 1198 137 37 95 1467 July 1475 108 21 1604 1335 183 58 111 1687 August 1375 146 - 1521 1457 219 58 140 1874 September 1325 105 15 1445 1474 211 57 118 1860 October 1170 143 - 1313 1532 230 64 110 1936 November 1295 67 118 1480 1146 129 54 92 1421 December 1425 136 - 1561 1589 184 40 134 1947 January 1390 160 - 1550 1447 191 37 111 1786 February 1220 149 - 1369 1283 126 38 118 1565 March 1110 113 - 1223 1090 144 67 95 1396 Total 15135 1494 179 16808 16039 2041 568 1359 20007
GENERAL MEDICAL UNIT
EYE CARE UNIT
DENTAL CARE UNIT
SRI SATHYA SAI MEDICAL CENTER
STATISTICS FOR SUPER SPECIALITY CLINICS 2018-19
SNO CLINICS NO. OF PATIENTS
1 GYNECOLOGY 433
2 MOTHER & CHILD 89 CARE
3 PHYSIOTHERAPY 1083
4 VIBRONICS 3050
5 X-RAYS 100
TOTAL PATIENTS 4755
MOBILE MEDICARE PROJECT With blessings and grace of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Maharashtra State in India has launched a massive health care project commonly known as ‘Medicare’ to serve the villagers at their door step with complete medical facilities. Bhagawan has told the organizers “Do not wait for the opportunity to serve, go out and grab the opportunity which is already available”. The Mobile Medicare Project was launched with the Blessings of Bhagawan in July 2008,
OM SRI SAI RAM SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION, MUMBAI METRO. REPORT OF SRI SATHYA SAI MOBILE MEDICARE PROJECT - 2018-2019
TOTAL PATIENTS TREATED FROM APRIL 2018 TO MARCH 2019
Other VAN Opthal Sp. Name of The District NO. Apr.-18 May.-18 Jun.-18 Jul.-18 Aug.-18 Sept.-18 Oct.-18 Nov.-18 Dec.-18 Jan.-19 Feb.-19 Mar.-19 Total Camps Camps MOBILE MEDICARE VANS Mumbai Metro MUMBAI - Dist. -1 5625 1061 659 766 849 1010 823 836 883 940 1055 978 393 10253 MUMBAI - Dist. -2 − ↓↓ MUM-2(Bandra - Santacruz) BG-8118 532 541 393 642 415 307 720 373 399 760 405 713 6200 MUM-2(Andheri - Vileparle) 5382 1840 1464 1871 1644 2280 1484 1903 1386 1720 2096 1717 1664 21069 MUM-2(Jogeshwari - Malad) 5247 844 640 505 676 1110 859 1088 927 1244 1052 1288 1235 11468 288 MUM-2(Kandivali - Dahisar) 5571 1409 1346 1425 1712 1920 1731 1747 1509 1911 2275 1745 1439 20169 MUMBAI - Dist. -3 5553 2323 2154 2275 2434 2829 2249 2526 2035 2385 2513 2183 2420 28326 MUM-3 ( Chembur) BG-5949 1035 899 803 1300 1368 1256 939 967 980 1021 1183 994 12745 NAVI MUMBAI 3339 1652 1669 1663 1740 2364 2048 2423 1810 2862 2235 2201 2285 24952 PALGHAR-MiraRoad-Boisar 5517 2252 1936 2141 2357 2619 2242 2242 2020 2410 2282 2148 2195 26844 THANE - Ulhasnagar 5598 2138 2215 2041 2316 2487 2237 2048 1978 2204 1928 1868 1878 25338 STATIC CENTRES − ↓↓ DHARMAKSHETRA - Disp. 1251 1237 1198 1335 1457 1414 1532 1146 1589 1477 1283 1090 16009 4028 DOMBIVALI. 880 601 932 1222 1264 1657 1033 775 1903 1358 1227 1978 14830 SAI PREM - Disp. 243 254 290 280 386 302 320 296 501 235 257 272 3636 VAKOLA - Mumbai Dist.-2 134 116 108 121 134 113 123 200 136 133 138 133 1589 MAHALAXMI-Mumbai Dist.-1 140 120 130 135 65 78 88 89 84 69 43 68 1109 WORLI - Mumbai Dist.-1 169 141 220 175 187 140 199 116 163 176 185 137 2008 SHAHPUR Pri. Health Centre 1937 2457 1470 1452 1527 1725 0 0 0 10568 THANE 15 0 28 41 34 0 45 272 27 28 33 24 547 79 AKSA-Mumbai Dist. 2 73 62 76 46 81 123 104 80 64 53 141 45 948
17991 16054 16865 20962 24467 20533 21368 18389 23247 20746 19023 18963 238608 367 4028
Mobile Medical vans have been acquired with in-built testing equipment and were pressed into action after a formal inauguration by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Hospitals & Clinics play a useful role but a vast number of diseases can be nipped in the bud by providing timely treatment and thus avoiding complicated treatment at a later stage.
The Mobile Dispensary is the “MOST VIABLE ALTERNATIVE” in terms of cost, time and manpower resources.
Joint purchase of medicines and tie-ups has been done to manufacture exclusive range of medicines. “Americare India” is supporting this project with the free supply of medicines to a limited extent.
Sri BRSathyaIEF HIS SaiTOR YSeva Organisation Mumbai District 1
Four Samithis that come under this zone are Fort, Walkeshwar, Worli and Shivaji Park.
Shivaji Park and Fort are amongst the few which our Swami himself identified. Both
these Samithis were formed in the year 1968. Mrs. Ratanlal was the founder member of
Fort, Mr.Wagle and Mr Mavinkurve were the founder members of Shivaji Park.
Balvikas being the prime motive, Walkeshwar Samithi was founded in 1974 by Chand
Nehru. Worli Samithi started from 1980 with Mr Nambiar as its Convenor.
DIVINE VISIT
OVERVIEW
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations is functional in Mumbai District 1 with members from various cross sections of society and different faiths. With around 4 Samithis, the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment.
The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation.
The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in Mumbai District 1
Statistical Overview as on 31st March 2019
Units Numbers Number of members Samithis 4 352 Bhajan Mandalis - - ¤ Total 4 352 No. of Sevadals Gents 113 Ladies 159 No. of Youth Gents 48 Ladies 34 Adopted Slums/Villages Numbers Number of Beneficiaries Slums/ Villages Adopted Adopted Under SSSVIP ------Total Adopted Schools under Sri Sathya Sai Numbers Number of Students Vidya Jyoti Schools ------
A summary account of regular activities that are undertaken on monthly/weekly basis across the Districts is given in the following table.
An account of regular activities undertaken across the District regular activities undertaken across the District
Activities Total Number Total number of participants
Devotional Singing 5 2497 2 No. of. Community 7800 8 Bhajan Centers 8 ---
No. of. Bhajans Held ------
l Seven Household Bhajan --- a --
tu i No. of Cluster - ---
ir
p S No. of Houses -- 2508 - No. of Bhajans held 2508 -- Nagar Sankirtan - 588
Study Circles 11 130 9 Conference/Retreats 20 11 Sadhana Camps 9 ---
52 Activities Total Number Total number of 8 Students
1 Bal Vikas Centers
Urban -- 14 168 -
onal
i t Rural -- --
ca
u
d
E School 6 2150
Total (i+ii+iii) Bal 20 2318
Vikas Gurus 37
Activities Total Number Total number of beneficiaries Visit to:
Leprosy Village ------
Correctional Homes ------
Orphanages 1 30
Hospital 5 2100
Disabled / Old Age Homes 2 150
Camps: Narayan
Seva Veterinary 36 10185
Camps -- --
ce
i
v Medical Awareness Camps -- --
r
Se Eye Camps -- --
Blood Grouping Camps -- --
Service Camps -- --
Vocational Training Centers -- --
Free Coaching Centers -- --
Medical Centers 37 3200
Sanitation (Public Urinals) -- --
Dental Treatment Camps -- --
National Narayan Seva -- --
Blood Donation Camps 2 1400
OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Tenure Shri.Rajiv Jetley District President 1 Year
SPECIFIC SERVICE PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES
Medical Activity
MEGA BLOOD DONATION DRIVE Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Zone I, organized Blood Donation Camp in association with Western Railway Mazdoor Sangh, Nair Hospital and KEM Hospital at Churchgate and Dadar railway stations. A lot of volunteers including college youths and Senior Citizens spread across the crowded station were appealing & motivating commuters for blood donation by spreading the message “Rakt Daan, Sarvsreshtha Daan”and message of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba – “Love All, Serve All”, “Service To Mankind Is Service To God.” 194 Units of Blood in Churchgate & 188 units of blood in Dadar was collected.
MEDICAL STATISTICS
TOTAL PATIENTS TREATED FROM APRIL 2018 TO MARCH 2019
Static Centers: Shivaji Park – 10253 Worli – 2008 Mahalakshmi – 1109
.
IMPORTANT EVENTS OR CONFERENCES
Youth Awareness Programme Two major events were conducted for YAP colleges, Essay writing and College to Corporate Workshop..
Around 547 students from various colleges participated in Essay writing
106 students benefitted from the workshop, College to Corporate conducted by Mr Girishankar at
Dharmakshetra
Spiritual
Maha Rudram Parayana was held on 9th December 2018 - in the holy precincts of Babulnath temple in the Sabha Gruha facing Garbha Gruha. Over 180+ Chanters who participated in this Rudram made this a memorable occasion.
MAHARUDRA PARAYANA – BABULNATH TEMPLE
SURYA UPANISHAD PARAYANAM AT MUMBAI’S ONLY SURYA NARAYAN MANDIR:
This Divine endeavor of Veda Poshanam to foster world peace is being guided by our Lord & Master Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.Swami has blessed SSSSO MUMBAI with an opportunity to chant the Surya Upanishad (from the Atharva Veda) at the over 120 years old & only Surya Narayan Mandir located near the 'Panjrapole' at Bhuleshwar in Mumbai on Sunday, 27th January, 2019 (in the holy Uttarayana fortnight) from 2 to 4pm. Over 220 chanters participated.
SURYA UPANISHAD PARAYANAM AT SURYA NARAYAN MANDIR
VEDA PARAYANAM – MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE:
Veda Parayanam at Mahalakshmi Temple in Mumbai - Mass recitation of Vedas for Loka Kalyana on Sunday the 31st March 2019 was held on 31st March 2019 where over 325 Chanters participated (the theme being righteousness of the heart for beauty in character,harmony at home, order in nation & peace in the world). Dedicated to the “Swachata Programme‟ as righteousness involves cleansing the heart of all negativities & ultimately results in world peace.
Veda Parayanam at Ma halakshmi Temple
SATHYA SAI VRATHAM VARALAKSHMI VRATHAM
180 devotees did this vratham at Dharmakshetra Enthusiastically performed by Mahilas of Worli Samithi
BHAJANS – SADHU VASWANI MISSION
Bhajans by SSSSO Fort Samithi on the occasion of Thanksgiving week organized by Sadhu Virwani Mission, Gitanjali, Colaba, on Wednesday 20th February 2019.
CHRISTMAS NAGARSANKIRTAN
Soulful Sai Christmas Carols by Bal Vikas Children and Devotees - Fort & Walkeshwar Samithis - Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Marine Drive Mumbai. Like every year, this year too, Christmas Carol singing at Marine Drive was full of grace. Soulful Sai Christmas Carols were sung by the Devotees, Bal Vikas children, Gurus and Youth of Fort & Walkeshwar Samithis on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Marine Drive Mumbai for The X'mas Candle Light Nagarsankirtan. Goddess of Music reigned supreme once again singing to the Nada Brahma Himself .Over 60 plus devotees joined together serenading The Holy Father (Bhagawan Himself) and His Chosen Son (Jesus). A surprise visitor was Shri Dinesh Kumar Jain, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra who was out for his regular morning walk at Marine Drive.
A special Sadhana camp was conducted for the devotees. 90 devotees were the beneficiaries
On 6th October, Saturday, as a part of the Swachata se divyata tak programme, the Shivaji Park Samithi organized a talk at Dharmakshetra on how the prarthana 'Asato Ma Sat Gamaya‟, which we chant so often, is a powerful prayer for internal cleansing. Talk was by Mr Rajgopal Bhat who is a philosopher and a Dharma pracharak of the Sri Chitrapur Math in Mangalore,
Talk was by Mr Rajgopal Bhat, a Dharma pracharak of the Sri Chitrapur Math in Mangalore
Education
SWACHATA SE DIVYATA As part of the “Swatchta se Divyata programme”, Ten Bal Vikas children with two Bal Vikas Gurus of Fort Samithi learnt to make paper bags as a step towards eradicating plastic from the environment. They then spread awareness about non-biodegradable waste while giving these bags to their friends and neighbours. Also, the Fort Samithi children watched a video on 'keeping the environment clean' and having gratitude and respect for the 5 elements. Thereafter they filled up a questionnaire on the above theme.
Bal Vikas Children making paper bags
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS – SCHOOL
Christmas Celebrations with the underprivileged children of Balak Vrinda Pre-primary and Primary school - 21st December 2018.This Christmas seva was initiated on 21st December 2018, by the YOUTH and BALVIKAS GURUS of WALKESHWAR samiti. The highlight of the day was when Santa Claus made a grand entrance, amidst the joyous carols sung by the Youth and Gurus along with the school teachers. The jubilant Santa made his way dancing amongst the excited children making them jump up in joy. The children kept cheering and were thoroughly enthralled as they shook hands with their beloved Santa and received gifts from him. Some mouthwatering snacks specially packed for this occasion were distributed by the Gurus and youth to the students and the staff. It was truly a beautiful and heartwarming sight to see the children smile and laugh. The staff present felt really satisfied that we managed to make a difference in the lives of the children.
SUMMER CAMP
With Swami's Grace and abundant blessings we held a Summer Camp for two weeks, from 30th April to 12th May, 2018. Around 45 children came to the summer camp for different periods of time.
As the idea of a summer camp is learning with fun, we included a lot of value games, worksheets, group activities, role plays and field trips to make it interesting.
The theme was Swami’s Sayings. We included 12 sayings starting with “Love all serve all” and concluded with “Follow the master,
We also had a yoga session with pranayam by Ms. Kavita Garg a yoga teacher who specializes in yoga for children. Ms. Ritika a former Bal Vikas parent conducted a craft activity on making an album of good actions on the saying Start the day ... Ms. Sangeeta Menon, a Cathedral and John Connon school teacher also took an inspirational class on Care not for marks ...... Ms. Sonu Samtani conducted a talk on 'Human Values - The Heart of Dynamic Parenting'.
We also conducted Matru pooja which touched the hearts of the mothers immensely. Distributed certificates of participation to the children on “Graduation day.”
All in all an extremely enriching and satisfying experience.
Service
BLANKET DISTRIBUTION A Mega Blanket Distribution drive was undertaken on 22nd December 2019 when 2300 blankets were distributed to our poor and destitute brothers & sisters mainly in the poverty stricken villages in an around Palghar District.
AMRUT KALASH Amrut Kalash distribution (500 in all) was done on 21st April, 2018 in interior villages of Maharashtra with 11 kgs of food being given in each Kalash to each family.
NARAYAN SEVA
Maha Narayan Seva with sumptuous meals to about 1100 people each on Aradhana Divas and Birthday. The youth of Shivaji Park did a Maha Narayan Seva at Mahim on Sunday, 25th November on the occasion of Swami's 93rd Birthday
Spreading Cheer at NSD Industrial Home for Blind
Some of the other activities: -
A c t i v e l y participated in organizing the Civil Services Symposium held in Dharmakshetra. C l e a n up of Dadar Beach by 125 youth and by 135 participants at Spastics Society. 90 Devotees participated in Maha Nagarsankirtan during Birthday Celebrations. R a i n w a t e r harvesting & tree plantation by 50 youth 250 village youth took part in 25 teams for a Cricket tournament in village yadgir of which 33 from the winning teams were taken to Parthi. Y o u t h participated in Dharmakshetra cleaning and light changing. 212 Seva Dal went for Parthi Seva.
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Mumbai District 2
BRIEF HISTORY
Samithis that come under this zone are Bandra, Andheri, Goregaon
and Borivali. Andheri Samithi was formed in 1971. Bandra Samithi
was formed in 1979.
Earlier it was a part of Andheri Samithi. Borivali Samithi started in the
year 1992. Goregaon Samithi was formed in the year 1996, which was a
part of Borivali till then.
DIVINE VISIT
SWAMI’S VISIT TO BORIVALI NATIONAL PARK
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations is functional in Mumbai District 2 with members from various cross sections of society and different faiths. With around 4 Samithis, the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment. The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation.
The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in Mumbai District II
Statistical Overview as on 31st March 2019
Units Numbers Number of members Samithis 4 987 Bhajan Mandalis 1 12 ¤ Total 4 999 No. of Sevadals Gents 375 Ladies 518 No. of Youth Gents 150 Ladies 121 Adopted Slums/Villages Numbers Number of Beneficiaries Slums/ Villages Adopted 8 9150 Adopted Under SSSVIP 1 1828 Total 9 10978 Adopted Schools under Sri Sathya Sai Numbers Number of Students Vidya Jyoti Schools 2 288
A summary account of regular activities that are undertaken on monthly/weekly basis across the Districts is given in the following table.
An account of regular activities undertaken across the District
Activities Total Number Total number of participants Devotional Singing 174 4244
No. of. Community 589 9297
Bhajan Centers ------
No. of. Bhajans Held ------
Seven Household Bhajan ------
No. of Cluster ------
Spiritual No. of Houses 295 6367
No. of Bhajans held 295 6367
Nagar Sankirtan 219 2939
Study Circles 137 2055
Conference/Retreats ------
Sadhana Camps ------
Activities Total Number Total number of Students
Bal Vikas Centers
Urban 91 787
Rural 4 352
Educational School 8 1524
Total (i+ii+iii) 103 2663
Bal Vikas Gurus 101
O FFICE
Name the Office Bearer of Service Shri. Sushil Bhatia Sushil Shri. B EARERS
Correctional Homes Leprosy Village Visit to: Activities Blood Donation Camps National Narayan Seva Dental Treatment Camps Sanitation (Public Urinals) Medic CoachingFree Centers Vocational Training Centers Service Camps Blood Grouping Camps Eye Camps Medical Awareness Camps Veterinary Camps Narayan Seva Camps: Disabled Old A / Hospital Orphanages
al Centers
ge Homes
District President Designation
Total Number Total
94 ------102 16 11 37 -- 2 7 5 25 1 2 2
beneficiaries numberof Total 1 Tenure
21923 41834 Year 1006 1574 3430 -- 728 ------8795 3200 300 -- 676
48 15
SPECIFIC SERVICE PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES
Medical Activity
MEGA BLOOD DONATION DRIVE Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Zone II, organized Blood Donation Camp in association with Western Railway Mazdoor Sangh, St George Hospital and J J Hospital at Andheri and Borivali railway stations. A lot of volunteers including college youths and Senior Citizens spread across the crowded station were appealing & motivating commuters for blood donation by spreading the message ― “Rakt Daan, Sarvsreshtha Daan ”and message of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba – “Love All, Serve All”―Service To Mankind Is Service To God.‖ 194 units were collected in Andheri and 143 units were collected in Borivali.
. Blood Donation Camp at Andheri Blood Donation Camp at Borivali
MEDICAL STATISTICS
TOTAL PATIENTS TREATED FROM APRIL 2018 TO MARCH 2019
Mobile Medical Van Bandra – Santacruz - 6200 Andheri - Vile Parle - 21069 Jogeshwari – Malad - 11468 Kandivali – Dahisar - 20169
Static Centers Vakola - 1589
IMPORTANT EVENTS OR CONFERENCES
Youth Awareness Programme All the four Samithis conduct YAP programs in colleges in their respective areas. Students from these colleges actively participate in some of the activities. Two major events were conducted for YAP colleges, Essay writing and College to Corporate Workshop. Around 548 students from various colleges participated in Essay writing.
106 students benefitted from the workshop, College to Corporate conducted by Mr Girishankar at Dharmakshetra. More than 100 YAP students actively participated in the Workshop on education for Happiness at Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Centre in December 2018
Spiritual
BHAGWAT SAPTAH Bandra Samithi conducted Bhagwat Saptah from May 21st to 27th at Dharmakshetra.
PLIGRIMAGE TO HADSHI One day pilgrimage trip to Hadshi near Pune was organized by Borivali Samithi in May
BALVIKAS BHAJANS Balvikas children of Goregaon Samithi, had a wonderful bhajan session at Mangal Saidham temple.
Musical Programme Of Bhajans, Songs And Abhangas In Mahila Blind Home In Andheri West On 2nd March 2019. The gurus have been regularly going to Adopted Andhakshi Ashram since last 30 years and conduct Bhajan Training to the inmates of the Ashram.
MAHILA BLIND HOME ANDHERI
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Swami's Birthday celebrations at Khatwari Darbar - Felicitation of outstanding Bal Vikas children and devotional songs by Ms. Kaajal Chandiramani.
Borivali Samithi celebrated their annual Hanuman Jayanthi at Sai Devli village. Palki procession, Havan, Pooja and Narayan Seva was performed with great enthusiasm by the villagers.
SADHANA CAMP A sadhana camp on Nine Point Code of Conduct was conducted in Borivali for their devotees. It was enjoyed by all, very informative and interactive.
Education BALVIKAS SKITS & MUSICALS The first Bal Vikas class that was started in Mumbai, was in Bandra Samithi, at the residence of Mrs.Salyankar. She was recently honoured at Puttaparthy for her contribution to the Sai Organisation. The Bal Vikas children of Bandra Samithi presented a beautiful cultural program wherein around 75 children participated & enacted to give a wonderful performance in a 2 hour program. Participation of children with chanting of the shlokas, welcome song to Lord Ganesh, singing melodious bhajans, beautiful dances, to value based songs & finally a short skit. A huge crowd of around 400 people including the Balvikas children & parents along with Gurus & Devotees made a wonderful offering to our Master at the Divine Abode ' Dharmakshetra '.
PREMASWARUPALAARA (EMBODIMENTS OF LOVE) programme on 26th January by the Balvikas children and youth of Andheri Samithi.
The Youth and Balvikas children of Andheri Samithi extended their PREMASWARUPALARA programme to the 27th January, when they travelled to the adopted villages on the Vihigaon plateau in the Kasara ghats about 110 kms from Mumbai. Swami’s love soaked all living on the parched plateau with happiness as the children and youth began the programme with our Sai bhajans followed by traditional folk dances and concluded by a soul stirring musical presentation. The first half concluded with Mangal Aarti and Prasadam.In the second half the youth and elders moved in groups along with youth in villages to spread Swami's love and warmth by distributing 240 blankets by going to each and every house. Simultaneously the children in the village were kept engaged with drawing and coloring activity which evoked tremendous response as is visible from the photographs. The children were rewarded with a notebook and a colorful pouch containing a set of pencil rubber etc. Two teachers from nearby tribal schools ashram shaala had come to request us to visit their schools. Around 300 Boondi Ladoos and 300 Groundnut Chikkis were distributed in the school.
100 Balvikas children from Goregaon Samithi performed a dance drama named ―Teachings of Bhagawad Gita‖ at Dharmakshetra.
The Home Coming, a musical based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ was performed by the Balvikas Children of Borivali Samithi on Christmas day, 25th Dec at Dharmakshetra.
EASWARAMMA DAY Evening of fun and spiritual games, oath taking for Bal Vikas children on account of Eswaramma Day
BANDRA SAMITHI ANDHERI SAMITHI Makar Sankranti Celebrations at Dharmakshetra by the Youth and Balvikas children
ANDHERI SAMITHI MATRU POOJA Matru Pooja was conducted in the month of May 2018 at Mangal Saidham wherein 70 children participated and offered pooja to their mother. They also performed a skit on Ramayana.
PARENTING Parenting session was conducted by Bandra Samithi on 15th April 2018 at Sathya Deep premises exclusively for the parents by Akshay Kamath & Shruti Kamath giving an exposure to tips for wellbeing of the parent child under the guidance of Sai Parenting.
CHRISTMAS On 24th December 2018, all devotees, youth and Balvikas children of Goregaon Samithi celebrated Christmas with slum children and distributed gifts and snacks to them and sang the song God’s Love is so Wonderful.Balvikas children staged a dance drama programme for the benefit of our senior citizens at Assisi Bhavan old age Home in the month of Dec 2018.
GOREGAON SAMITHI WITH SLUM CHILDREN & ASSISI OLD AGE HOME Balvikas Children, Gurus, devotees, parents and youth of Borivali Samithi had a candle light nagarsankirtan by singing Carols and bhajans on Christmas day, starting from Don Bosco Church and ending in Hanuman temple. Father of the church addressed the gathering.
DON BOSCO CHURCH CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
NEW YEAR PROGRAM Borivali Samithi welcomed the New Year by having a variety of program. A Cultural Programme was performed very enthusiastically by the children of Gandhi Vidya Mandir School, at Dharmakshetra on 31st Dec 2018. Teachers, Principal, Trustees and Parents also participated in the event. Youth of Mumbai presented devotional songs interspersed with experiences in between.
REPUBLIC DAY Republic Day Celebrations by Andheri at Juhu Galli, Shivaji Nagar with BAL VIKAS parents— Spiritual Games, Quiz.
Disabled children - At Gujarat Research Society, Rally for Human Values was conducted by which has a special needs school, Bandra Samithi Andheri Samithi on 3rd Feb Sunday 2019. helps them with their studies, celebrate various and field visits to Dharmakshetra.
Service NARAYAN SEVA - YOUTH Apart from the Narayan Seva done by the Samithi, the youth of Bandra have their separate Narayan seva where, apart from distributing just one or two food items they distribute other need based articles. For example, during summer, caps were distributed and during this monsoon season they distributed rainwear to children 22nd April a Special Narayan Seva for around 250 children, by the Youth, on account of Aradhana diwas.
SRI SATHYA SAI UPMA SEVA - Every Thursday morning at 7.30a.m.
Dr.R.N.Cooper Hospital by Andheri Samithi
On the occasion of our Loving Bhagawan’s 93rd Birthday, Narayan seva at Ganesh Mandir 93 boxes ,93 apples ,Amul Chaas Tetra packs to slum children including Bal Vikas students.
In November 2018, Goregaon Samithi conducted Amrutkalash programme for the visually impaired and more than 200 amrutkalash was distributed. Every month on the second/third Sunday we hold Narayanseva separately, at Goregaon West, Goregaon East, and at Jankalyan Nagar. More than 500 packets of foods get distributed to the needy
Tiffin and Water Bottle Sets to street children on 2nd & 5th October by Andheri Samithi. Umbrellas were distributed by the youth during monsoon.
Blankets were distributed to the pavement dwellers at night for a week by Borivali Samithi
On 27th Jan youth and elders of Andheri Samithi moved in groups along with village youth to spread Swami's love and warmth by distributing 240 blankets by going to each and every house.
OLD AGE HOMES Bandra Samithi goes to Mother Teresa’s Home for The Dying and Destitute, twice a month. Time is spent with the inmates by playing games with them, giving medical assistance when required and also celebrate various festivals with them and taking them to outing to beach or park.
SHANTI DAAN Borivali Samithi visits Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity every 1st Sunday of the month. Most of them are mentally challenged children. Devotees come together, cook, have bhajans and serve the inmates. Swami’s photograph is permanently placed in the altar.
SEVA AT an old age home near Vasai on Sunday 10th June by Andheri Samithi to celebrate and shower happiness on the inmates of the Ashram. After a Narayan Seva of Upma, Batawadas and Nachani laddus being a treat for the body , a programme Jallosh Maharashtracha which depicted the wide range of the rich culture of Maharashtra from folk dances to Powada a treat for the mind followed by Abhangas to soak all the inmates in divine bliss.
Youth from Borivali Samithi visit a Vrudhashram in Vasai every 2nd Sunday of the month. Their breakfast is after serving the inmates. Speak to them and have a patient hearing to all that they have to convey. Also sing some bhajans, food for their soul. The inmates were taken for a movie 102 Not Out for entertainment.
MEDICAL ACTIVITY 20th May 2018 – Medical Camp for Cancer detection for Ladies and Eye check-up by Bandra Samithi
A medical camp in their adopted village Vedhe was conducted by Borivali Samithi.
Goregaon Samithi conducts various camps in association with a service oriented organization belonging to Universal Brotherhood group viz., Lodge
Fulchand Patel No. 163.
Dr. Chetan Arora of Ruby Hospital, Goregaon West has been actively helping us in this regard.
Some of the major camps, which we have done during the year 2018-19 are as under:
a. In the month of May 2018 we held two camps, an Eye camp and Swachata programme at a
Municipal School in Goregaon west and a free medical camp and ear checkup and hearing
screening camp at Malavani
b. We had three camps in the month of June 2019 viz. , one at Malavani where 140 school
bags were distributed. The other two were one at Goregaon west where we donated 4 sewing
machines for the needy and also a cancer detection camp for Women where more than 100
women got screened.
c. In January 2019, an eye checkup camp at Shankarwadi and Ambavadi (Jogeshwari East)
in which 155 persons participated of which 137 were given free specs and 23 patients were
referred to Dharmakshetra for cataract operation.
d. With the help from Afcon Constructions Co. Ltd., through the efforts of Dr. Chetan Arora,
we donated 5 computers to our schools at Aksa and at Dharmakshetra. Besides a Fridge and a
projector was donated to Aksa school in February 2019.
e. In the month of March 2019, a General checkup and an eye camp at Sanjay Gandhi Nagar
with more than 100 patients for general checkup and 100 patients for eye checkup.
f. In the same month, at Ruby hospital we conducted a hypertension and vascular age camp
and around 70 people were screened.
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Mumbai District 3
BRIEF HISTORY Four Samithis that come under this zone are Mulund, Ghatkopar, Chembur and Sion- Wadala. Mulund Samithi was a part of Ghatkopar Samithi and it was during 1995, Mulund was carved into a separate Samithi. Ghatkopar Samithi was formed in Units Numbers Number of members Samithis1966 and the first Convenor was Shri Indulal4 Shah. Chembur Samithi was884 started in Bhajan Mandalis 0 0 the year 1970. SionWadala Samithi was started in the year 1987. However, one of the ¤ Total 4 884 No. of unitsSevadals of SionWadala Samithi i.e., Matunga-Wadala Samithi was in operation from Gents1972. 228 Ladies 262 No. ofO YouthVERVIEW GentsSri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations55 is functional in Mumbai District 3 with members from Ladiesvarious cross sections of society and different faiths. With around 4 Samithis, the 55 Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its Adoptedvarious wings Slums/Villages such as spiritual, education andNumbers service for their own Numberbetterment. of Beneficiaries Slums/ Villages 3 600 The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that Adopted Adopted 1 400 would ultimately lead to global transformation. 4 1000 Under SSSVIP Total The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in Mumbai District 3 Adopted Schools under Sri Sathya Sai Numbers Number of Students Vidya Jyoti Statistical Overview as on 31stMarch 2019 Schools 1 395
A summary account of regular activities that are undertaken on monthly/weekly basis across the Districts is given in the following table.
An account of regular activities undertaken across the District
OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Tenure Shri. Srinivasan Raghavan District 1Year President
SPECIFIC SERVICE PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES
Medical Activity
MEGA BLOOD DONATION DRIVE
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Zone III, organized Blood Donation Camp in association with Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh, Cama & Albless Hospital and Rajawadi Hospital at Mulund & Ghatkopar Railway Stations. A lot of volunteers including college youths and Senior Citizens spread across the crowded station were appealing & motivating commuters for blood donation by spreading the message “Rakt Daan, Sarvsreshtha Daan”and message of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba – “Love All, Serve All”, “Service to Mankind Is Service to God. “Units of Blood collected: - Mulund – 193 & Ghatkopar -- 236.
Blood Donation Camp at Ghatkopar Blood Donation Camp at Mulund
MEDICAL STATISTICS
TOTAL PATIENTS TREATED FROM APRIL 2018 TO MARCH 2019
Mobile Medical Van:
Mulund, Ghatkopar &SionWadala – 28326 Chembur - 12745
IMPORTANT EVENTS OR CONFERENCES
Youth Awareness Programme Essay writing competition was organized at Chandrabahan Sharma College on 14 Aug 2018 as part of YAP initiative. We partnered with E MAC ZONE of commerce department in organizing the event. The Commerce Department had organized volunteer students to support us in conducting the Essay Writing Competition.
Two major events were conducted for YAP colleges, Essay writing and College to Corporate Workshop.Around 548 students from various colleges participated in Essay writing.
107 students benefitted from the workshop, College to Corporate conducted by Mr. Girishankar at Dharmakshetra
Spiritual
MUSIC PROGRAM The youth of Chembur Samithi presented a music programme on 29th July 2018 at Dharmakshetra as part of Dharmakshetra Seva.
On 1st of May, Sion Wadala Samithi, began their month at DHARMAKSHETRA, with two programmes. Aditya, one of our youth performed a unique Whistling concert of Sai Bhajans & Desh Bhakti Geet, with full accompaniments. This was followed by Abhang & Devotional songs rendered by a talented group of singers of the samithi.
During the year 2003, to commemorate 77th birthday of Swami, Mulund Samithi commenced 77 hours bhajan on Guru Poornima Day on 13th July, 2003 from 14th July to 9th August at devotees’ residences for two hours each and concluding on 10th August 2003. The participation of members and their families for the bhajan session, gave us a thought of conducting an eighty hours bhajan (for Swamis 80th birthday) and with the support from Samithi members, we conducted bhajans at 80 residences from April to July 2005 for one hour. This was again repeated as under: 81 hours for 81st birthday from April to September 2006 82 hours for 82nd birthday from March to July 2007 83 hours for 83rd birthday from July to October 2008 Continues every year even now.
RATHYATRA As part of Birthday celebrations of our dear Lord, a grand RathYatra of Swami was taken out in the streets of Chembur on Sunday, November 25th 2018 in which more than 450 devotees including Balvikas children and their parents participated in this grand event. The Yatra which started at General Education Academy School at 8 am culminated at Shanti Krupa premises at about 10 am. Enroute, Bhajans were sung and the children were holding placards of Swami Sayings. The school children of AFAC High School, where we conduct our Value Education class also participated in this grand event and played Band and Lezium
ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS – CHINCHMAL Mulund Samithi celebrated their annual celebrations at Chinchmal, their adopted village. Sathyanarayan pooja was performed followed by Narayan seva. 50 villagers from the adopted village Chinchmal taken for maiden SHIRDI darshan.
VAIKUNTA EKADASHI CELEBRATION - AHOBILA MUTT Chembur Samithi was given rare privilege to chant Vedam and conduct Bhajans in the premises of Ahobila Mutt temple on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadashi. On this day large number of crowd gather in front of the temple to be present at the time of opening of temple at around 5.30 am. The event was telecast live briefly. Later, the Bhajans continued in front of the Utsav Moorthy kept in a hall for Darshan.
EKADASHA RUDRAM– ABHISHEKAM Ekadasha Rudram Chanting with Abhishekam to Lingam was conducted on February 10th 2019 by Chembur. It was well attended by over 350 devotees. There were about 100 chanters doing the parayanam. Mahanyaasa Rudrabhishekam was conducted on April 24th 2018 by Mulund Ekadasha Rudram chanting conducted by SionWadala, 100 chanters participated. Rudram chanting at IIT Padmavati temple, Powai
Ekadasha Rudram Chanting with Abhishekam
SHIVARATRI AKHAND BHAJANS Mumbai District III conducted its Shivarathri Akhand Bhajan at Bal vikas Hall, Chembur starting from 5.30 pm on 4th March 2019 to 6 am 5th March 2019. Being the Golden Jubilee year, the Balvikas Children with Gurus were given the prime slot to sing Bhajans from 6 pm to 8 pm.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS On the eve of Christmas, the Balvikas Children of Chembur Samithi presented Christmas Carols at General Education Academy School on 22nd December 2018. The Santa Claus distributed sweets to the children also cut the ceremonial Christmas Cake. On the occasion of Christmas, special Candle light Nagarsankirtan was conducted on 25th December 2018 starting from Bhoolingeshwar Temple and ending at St Anthony’s church. Sion Samithi also had a candle light nagarsankirtan on Christmas day.
Christmas Carols Candle light Nagarsankirtan The Santa Claus
VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES MULUND Annual Parthi Yatra from Dec 1st to 5th.Approximately 140 Yatris with many new devotees and first timers participated. Annual Shirdi Yatra Dec 10th& 11th with bhajan at Shirdi temple. About 120 + Durga, Vidya and Lalitha Homam arrangements at Dharmakshetra during Navaratri One days Prasad distribution (approx 10,000 devotees) during the 9 days Veda Purusha Saptah celebrations at Sai Kulwant Hall, Prashanti Nilayam Successfully conducted 93 renditions of Pancha Ratna Kritis and 8 Laghu Rudrams with good participation of devotees Raksha Bandhan celebration & Narayan Seva at MDC, Children’s Home – around 190 girls and 140 boys participated SION WADALA Bhajans during festival celebration of Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dasserra 9 days of Gayatri Chanting and concluding with Havan at Sai Colony on Vijaya Dashami and Ram Navami. Bhajan on 31st night from 9.00 pm to 12 midnight for herald of the new year Main public bhajan centre – Murlidhar Mandir on every Saturday with 35 -40 beneficiaries per week GHATKOPAR Chandi Homam at IIT Padmavati Temple Ram Navami festival at Hiranandani Swami’s birthday special Programme and Bhajans at Powai
Education WORKSHOP ON NINE POINT CODE OF CONDUCT A workshop was conducted at Dharmakshetra on 15th July 2018 by Chembur Samithi for its devotees on 9-point code on conduct. Over 50 devotees attended the workshop. The workshop deliberated on the challenges faced in adhering to each of the 9-point code of conduct. There were groups formed and each group was given the task of identifying the challenges and also the solutions. Some of the points were discussed though skits. This was summed up through Swami’s message on each of the point. The Balvikas Gurus played a major role in designing and implementing the whole program.
BALVIKAS DAY On 13th May, Sion Wadala- Balvikas children, celebrated "Bal Vikas Day " at Dharmakshetra. The children presented a skit, "Satyam Vada”.The Bal Vikas Alumni, (our youth) offered a Musical "Hum Tere Hain Sai". A Musical Offering "Hum Tere Hain Sai". The skit, "Satyam Vada"
BALVIKAS BHAJANS & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION – SION WADALA
BALVIKAS SPORTS DAY
Sports for the tiny tots are real fun and frolic. Through sports we get to learn a lot, this is inculcated to the children. Sion Wadala Samithi had a wonderful session of sports, not only children even the gurus enjoyed.
Service
MAHANARAYAN SEVA - 22nd April 2018 As part of Aaradhana Diwas celebration, Chembur Samithi conducted Narayana Seva at Shankara Colony slum and Jai Ambe Nagar Slums. They were fed with Pulao and ladoo. About 1000 Narayana were served
Narayana Seva at Shankara Colony
GRAM SEVA – CHINCMAL 22nd April 2018
Narayan Seva at Chinchmal in their adopted village – Mulund Samithi
SHIROLE ASHRAM – NARAYAN SEVA
500 Children and Staff of Shirole Ashram were feasted on a sumptuous and lip smacking lunch by Mulund Samithi
Narayan Seva at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Ashram Shala -Shirole
BALVIKAS NARAYAN SEVA
Sion Wadala Samithi conducted special Narayan seva on Easwaramma day, with Balvikas children helping in chopping and distribution.
Narayan seva during Swami’s Birthday and Aradhana day is a regular feature for Sion Wadala Samithi. Beneficiaries between 700-800 people. Ghatkopar Samithi conducts Narayan seva during Swami’s Birthday and Aradhana Diwas. Beneficiaries 400-500 people.
SWACHATA SE DIVYATA As part of Swachata Se Divyata initiative, Chembur Samithi undertook various activities: Honouring of BMC workers by distributing Caps to each Swachata Champion and thereafter Narayana Seva. Skits by the Balvikas Children was also organized
Cleaning of School class rooms and Tree plantation at Pendergol Ashramshala
As part of Swachata Se Divyata activity, our Seva Dals approached Modern English School Chhedanagar and Karnataka High School and briefed them about the program. There was overwhelming response from the School authorities. Both the Children and the School Teachers got involved and cleaned up the entire School premises.
Swachata Se Divyata Mulund Samithi had a cleanliness drive at Shirole Ashram
The Youth Wing of Ghatkopar Samithi had conducted a Swachata se Divyata Abhiyaan at the Vatsalya Trust, Kanjurmarg East, Mumbai on Saturday, 13th October 2018. Under the Youth Awareness Program (YAP), 23 students from Chandrabhan Sharma College participated in this Seva along with other volunteers.
Vatsalya Trust, Kanjurmarg East
Sion Wadala Samithi had cleaning of open ground as part of their Swachata Abhiyaan. Balvikas children actively participated in the activity.
GRAM SEVA - NANDGAON, SHAHPUR In the current year, Chembur Samithi adopted Nandgaon village at Shahpur which is about 80 kms from Chembur. Nagarsankirtan, Value Education class, medical camp and Narayana Seva was undertaken at the Village on 4th November 2018. The college students from Vivekanand organized a street play for the villagers on Cleanliness.
SHIROLE ASHRAM – REPAIR WORK Mulund Samithi took up the onus of getting the repair work done at Shirole ashram. Work was done successfully. Photographs provided before and after work.
Before After
AMRUT KALASH - CANCERPATIENTS As part of Birthday Celebrations of our Dear Swami, Chembur Samithi along with Sion- Wadala Samithi distributed 250 Amrut Kalash to Cancer patients on November 18, 2018 at Sant Gadge Maharaj Dharmasala located at Dadar. Each Amrut Kalash was containing Swami’s photo, Vibuthi, Rice, Wheat flour, Sugar, oil, Tur Dal, Tea Powder, Biscuit packet, Jeera, Oil and Blanket.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Student Scholarship program is a flagship program of Chembur Samithi and this activity has been happening for the past 20 years. 108 students from about 17 Schools in Chembur upto Standard X are beneficiaries of this Scholarship program. The Students are from the economically challenged section who are not able to afford to pay their tuition fees for their studies. These Students are initially identified by the School authorities and are finalized after a team of Volunteers from the Samithi personally visit their homes and verify the credentials. In the current year 2018-19, the activity has been carried out and few of the beneficiaries have secured very high percentage in their classes.
MEDICAL ACTIVITY A medical camp was conducted for 500 children and staff of Shirole ashram by Mulund samithi
Sion Wadala Samithi conducts medical seva at Bhimwadi, Wadala [E] and Dharavi largest slum in Asia. 250 patients per week are treated
Sri Sathya Sai SevaOrganisations–Navi Mumbai
BRIEF HISTORY On May 13, 1995 Swami showered His Infinite Love and Grace on the citizens and devotees of Navi Mumbai, by inaugurating Sai Prem, as a center for Service activities. With His Divine Hand, at 10:20AM He unveiled the plaque depicting the name of the center and also the statue of His previous Avatar, Shirdi Sai. Every year on this day and time, devotees remember the Blessing showered on them. They show their gratitude by bringing down His Padam and photo in a procession from His room on the second floor of the building and offer floral tributes. Over the years, the center has grown and caters to a wide variety of activities. The Medical center accommodated herein, treats nearly 10,000 patients every year and offers Narayan Seva to 500 persons every month. The center has become a place of pilgrimage for the devotees of the district, who throng the place, especially on special occasions and seek His Blessings.
DIVINE VISIT
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation is functional in Navi Mumbai with members from various across sections of society and different faiths. With around 05 Samithis, the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment. The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation. The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in Navi Mumbai
Statistical Overview as on 31stMarch 2019
A summary account of regular activities that are undertaken on monthly/weekly basis across the Districts is given in the following table. An account of regular activities undertaken across theDistrict
OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Tenure Mr.R K Ramani District President 04.5 Mr.V Sridhar Spiritual Coordinator 03 Mr.JJayakumar Bhajan Coordinator 03 Mr.M Shankar Veda Coordinator 01 Mr.Aditya Youth Coordinator 01 Mr.Mohan / Mr.Ramnath IT Coordinator 01 / 04 Mrs.Bhuvana Rajeshwari Mahila Coordinator 03 Dr.Shrikant Rankhambe Medical Corodinator 01 Mrs. Chita Shankaraman Medical Administrator co- 01 ordinator Mrs.Sumathi Sridhar Balvikas Co-ordinator 03 Mrs.Sonal Kshirsagar Mother & Child Co-ordinator 01 Mr.Haral PrashanthiSeva and Sevice Co- 02 ordinator Mr.Prakash Rao Account Co-ordinator 01 Mr.Rakesh Kad Vashi Convenor 11 Mr.V.L.Chennuri Nerul Convenor 10 Mr.Vinay Mehrotra CBD-Kharghar Convenor 03 Mr.Rajeevan P V Panvel Convenor 10 Mr.D.V.Nagaraju Airoli Convenor 02 Medical Centre SRI SATHYASAI MEDICAL CENTRE PLOT NO 13 A, SECTOR 10 A, VASHI NAVI MUMBAI 400703 TEL27801867 2018-19 Details regarding Medical Facilities availed of mGeneral Public DOCTOR SPECIALITY April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Dr.Mrs Asha Damodaran Gen. Physician 243 254 210 210 316 285 258 286 471 230 257 265
Dr Mrs Wattal / Dr. Shah Gen. Physician 0 0 80 70 70 17 62 10 30 5 0 7
Dr N.S.Nagarajan Surgeon 30 16 5 0 0 15 28 5 13 17 26 2
Smt Janaki Homoeopathy 92 99 74 72 87 80 88 72 75 83 96 93
Dr R.R.Pathare Homoeopathy 163 161 189 123 220 126 159 199 243 171 206 219
Dr S.Ranakhambe Dental 6 3 9 10 9 0 6 0 14 15 24 14
Dr Prashant Aroskar Eye Specialist 17 7 3 10 7 0 7 6 12 9 14 7
Dr Mrs Usha Agarwal Gyneacology 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 1
Smt Viruben Vyas Accupuncture 22 45 57 50 58 46 56 24 55 48 60 76
DrRadhika A.K. Physiotherapy 21 51 49 33 29 93 63 27 42 39 49 26
Dr Mrs Sandhya Pawar Skin Specialist 134 126 81 124 136 112 137 106 122 115 117 77
Dr Methil Diabetologist 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ayurveda 26 35 23 36 22 36 65 29 64 91 84 147
756 801 781 738 954 811 929 765 1141 825 936 934
Medical Vans
Mobile Van Apr-18 - Mar-19 Month Male Female Children Total Apr-18 459 649 544 1652 May-18 607 695 367 1669 Jun-18 583 703 377 1663 Jul-18 539 788 413 1740 Aug-18 837 984 543 2364 Sep-18 712 822 514 2048 Oct-18 796 1083 544 2423 Nov-18 580 797 433 1810 Dec-18 919 1210 733 2862 Jan-19 578 780 877 2235 Feb-19 766 936 499 2201 Mar-19 818 970 497 2285
Jalkalyan – Old Age Home based at Panvel. A Mega Camp was organized in the month Medical Services provided once a month. It is of March 2019 in Village Vanghani. visited during 2nd week of the month.
SPIRITUAL WING
A. Maharudra Parayan conducted at SaiPrem on 22nd April 2018 on the eve of Maha Samadhi Day.
B. Every Month one Sunday RudraParayan is being conducted at each Samithi
AIROLI CBD KHARGHAR
NERUL PANVEL
VASHI
District Bhajan held in rotation in each samithi once in two months in public places/temples
Bhajan Sandhya held in rotation once in two months at SaiPrem.
108 Bhajan themed on Nava Vidha Bhakti held at SaiPrem on October 28th 2018.
Guest Artist on the celebration day like Aradhana Day, Eshwaramma Day, Saiprem Day etc..
Rathyatra held every year on Birthday Week.
Mediation For Wellness & Spiritual Progam held at Saiprem
Dr.(Mrs) HuzanDaver
Mr.SridharIyer
EDUCATION WING
Opening of new Balvikas at Dighe on 23rd Sept 2018
Annual Sport Meet of Balvikas held on 2nd December at Sector 16, Vashi.
Balvikas programmes at Nerul
Holi Festival Sharing and Caring
Narayana Seva by Balvikas children Republic Day Celebration
NAGARSANKEERTAN BY BALVIKAS CHILDREN ON SWAMI’S BIRTHDAY.
Bhajan Sandhya by bal vikas children held at Saiprem
SERVICE WING
Medical van visiting each samithi everyday in rotation handling about 2500 patient, with special camps for preventive care diabetic, heart, Eye etc..
Diabetic and Hypertensive patient - Gaondevi (Nerul)
Jaipur Foot Camp - Panvel
Vangani Village Medical Camp
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, Navi Mumbai Youth have a session with brave cancer fighter and their relative at Bharat Sevashram Sangh, Vashigaon.
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Navi Mumbai Youth have a Overnight Satsang at Saiprem which include Study Circle, Bhajan tutorial, Vedam tutorial and ending with Nagarsankirtan.
Water Management support to needy villages in summer – Village Mahalungi
Tree Plantation Drive at Changalwadi Village
DISASTER AWARENESS PROGRAM The Navi Mumbai Youth had organized the 1st ever Disaster Awareness Programme at SaiPrem. The program saw enthusiastic participation of close to 200 college students (mostly from SIES College, Nerul)
Blanket Distribution Seva to the needy one done by Panvel Youth
Swachhta Se Divyata Tak Drive conducted by Navi Mumbai
Annual Blood Donation camp at CBD-Belapur with proper record for support of any needy
Narayan Seva in Saiprem every 3rd Sunday going in since last 23 years about 400 needy are being served with love.
Breakfast seva which is being done from the swami’s 80th Birthday to 80 slum children is continued by Nerul Samithi every Sunday
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Orgnisation, Palghar District
BRIEF HISTORY Palghar District of SSSSO is closer to Mumbai and it has many villages where we can experience pure love of nature. Palghar district of SSSSO comprises of 4 Samithis i.e. Vasai, Boisar, Khardi-Virar, and Mira Road, was formerly part of Thane District. The SSSSO Palghar District came into existence on 18th December, 2016 for smooth functioning, easy participation in programs and for conducting samithies meeting. Samithi Brief of Palghar District of SSSSO is as follow :- 1) VASAI SAMITHI :- Vasai Samithi was the first samithi of Palghar district which was formed in the present of District President of Thane in year 1990. Almost 3 decades back, few devotees of Bhagawan migrated to Vasai from different parts of the country. They started visiting devotee’s home and conducted bhajans to spread the love of Bhagwan. At present, Vasai Samithi have approx. 50 devotees and actively participated in all Spiritual, Educational and Service wing activities. 2) BOISAR SAMITHI :- Boisar Samithi was formerly inaugurated by Shri G.V. Rao, the then State Co-Ordinator from Thane District and got affiliated to Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation on Sunday, the 13th November, 1994. Before formation of Boisar Samithi, some of the devotees of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba had formed a Bhajan Mandali and were regularly conducting Bhajans, Balvikas and Seva activities in TAPS and BARC colony of Boisar. This Bhajan Mandli later on became a samithi where in devotees actively participate in all 3 wings i.e. Spiritual, Educational and Service. The Balvikas and Gram Seva activities conducted by Devotees of Boisar Samithi’s in village called Makadchola which included free coaching classes for needy students. Later on a Bhajan Mandali was started in this village under the direct supervision of Boisar Samithi. In the year 2005, with Swami’s Blessings a community hall was constructed at Makadchola village to conduct regular Spiritual, Educational and Service activities. On the auspious day of Gudi Padwa on 28th March, 2017, Makadchola Village Bhajan Mandali became a unit under Boisar Samithi as per the directives of District President. At present, the devotees from Makadchola Unit regularly conduct Sai Bhajans, Nagar Sankirtan, Balvikas activities and Celebrate Bagwans’s Birthday besides participating in Prashanti Seva. 3) KHARDI VIRAR SAMITHI :- Khardi Virar Samithi formed on the auspicious day of 15th August 2000 by District President of Thane. Khardi Village which is 4 kms away from Kaner in Virar (east). Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has visited Kaner in 1982. After the visit devotees from Khardi and other villages participated in organization activities mainly in balvikas and gram seva. Formally Khardi Village Devotees started Sri Sathya Sai Bhajan Mandali which was affiliated with Vasai Samithi. Khardi Village Devotee’s active participation in prashanti seva and whole hearted devotion and dedication in all 3 wings activities in Village, introduce it as Samithi of SSSS organization in the year 2000. At present, Khardi Virar Samithi adopted Saphale Village, Jambhul Pada and other Padas (areas) and conduct Bhajan, Mobile Medical Seva and Gram Seva. 3A) VIRAR UNIT :- Almost 15 years before, few devotees of Bhagvan shifted to Virar from Mumbai and other cities. Devotees of Virar initially started Sai Bhajan Mandali and used to visit devotee’s house to conducting Bhajans, Nagar Sankirtan, Gayatri Havans and other seva activities. Virar Bhajan Mandali became a Unit under Khardi Samithi as per the directives of District President of Thane. At present Virar unit devotees’ actively engaged in all 3 wings activities of the organization besides participating in Prashanti Seva. 4) MIRA ROAD SAMITHI :- Almost 25 years before few of Our Bhagvan’s Bhaktas migrated to Miraroad from different part of the country, they used to wander different homes and streets in Mira road to spread the messages of our Dear Bhagvan Sri Sathya Sai Baba by conducting Sai Bhajans and Narayana Seva Activities. In the year 2000, by the blessings of Bhagvan, the official Samithi had been formed. Now, Mira Road Samithi actively engaged in all 3 wings activities as Spiritual, Educational and Service Wings. Vasai, Boisar, Khardi-Virar and Mira Road Samithies were formerly part of Thane District. The SSSSO Palghar District came into existence on 18th December, 2016 for smooth functioning, easy participation in programs and for conducting samithies meeting.
DIVINE VISIT Bhagwan has visited in 1982 with some of His chosen devotees to meet Swami Muktanand stayed at Ganeshpuri, near Vajreshwari Temple, Vasai (East), during the visit Swami came at the village known as Kaner Village (very close to Khardi Village (4 kms distance) and connected with National Highway No. 8) to give Darshan to all His Dear Devotees presented at the venue. Bhagwan distributed prasadam to Devotees and instructed to start Gram Seva in these Villages. Shri. Ramesh Sawant Sir and Other Devotees (Balvikas Gurus) immediately started Gram Seva and Balvikas Classes in Khardi Village.
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation is functional in [Palghar Distric] with members from various cross sections of society and different faiths. With around [4 Samithis and 3 Bhajan Mandalis] Samithis and Bhajan Mandalis, the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment.
The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation.
The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in [Palghar District]
Statistical Overview as on 31st March 2019
Units Numbers Numbers of Members
Samithi 04 460
Bhajan Mandali 03 125
Total 07 585
No. of Sevadals
Gents ---- 270
Ladies ---- 315
Total ---- 585
No. of Youth
Gents ---- 20
Ladies ---- 35
Total ---- 55
Adopted Slums / Villages Numbers Number of Beneficiaries
Slums / Villages Adopted 03 374
Adopted under SSSVIP 0 0
Adopted Schools Under Sri Sathya Numbers Number of Students Sai Vidya Jyoti
Schools 0 0
The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in [Palghar District]
An Account of Regular Activities Undertaken Across the District
Activities Total Number Total Numbers of Participants
Devotional Singing
No. of. Community Bhajan Centers 6 100
No. of. Bhajans Held 103 805
Seven Household Bhajan 114 970
No. Of Cluster 5 25
No. Of Houses 30 100
Spiritual
No. of Bhajans Held 114 970
Nagar Sankirtan 53 563
Study Circles 21 225
Conference/Retreats Sadhana Camps 0 0
Activities Total Number Total Numbers of Students
Balvikas Centers
Urban 30 484
Rural 0 0
School 0 0
Educational Total ( i+ii+iii) 30 484
Bal Vikas Gurus 5 Samithies 40
Activities Total Number Total Numbers of Beneficiaries
Visit to
Leprosy Village 0 0
Correctional Homes 0 0
Orphanages 0 0
Service Hospital 0 0
Disabled / Old Age Homes 6 150 Camps
Narayan Seva 14 1260
Veterinary Camps 0 0
Medical Awareness Camps 0 0
Eye Camps 0 0
Blood Grouping Camps 0 0
Service Camps 0 0
Vocational Training Centers 0 0
Free Coaching Centers 0 0
Medical Centers (Mobile 193 27031 Medical)
Sanitation (Public Urinals) 0 0
Dental Treatment Camps 0 0
National Narayan Seva 5 5045
Blood Donation Camps 4 296
OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Tenure Mr. Maruthi Narayan Katkam District President 2016 Mr. Kamlakar Dattu Bhoir Joint District President 2016 Mr. Shreepad Narayan Lele Spiritual Coordinator 2016 Mr. Vijay Shetty Service Coordinator 2016 Mr. Vikas Mishra Youth Coordinator 2016 Mr. Kalpesh Nalinchandra Kapsalkar IT-Media Coordinator 2016 Mr. Sreenivasan Velayudha Kurup Finance Coordinator 2016 Mr. Mahesh Manohar Y. M. VIP-Village Activity Coordinator 2016 Mr. Suresh Gajanan Patil VIP-Village Activity Coordinator 2016 Mr. Namdeo Tukaram Phutane Mobile Medical Coordinator 2016 Mr. Satyanarayana R. Sirsilla Balvikas Master Trainer 2016 Mrs. Chhaya Shreepad Lele Spiritual Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Ramani Sivakumar Education Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Ramila Jaivanth Uchil Service Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Devyani Shankar Puthran Joint Service Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Ananya Jaivanth Uchil Youth Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Sangita Nathuram Bhagat Mother & Child Care Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Bhanumati Pravin Mistry Mother & Child Care Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Karthika Sreenivasan IT-Media Coordinator 2016 Mrs. Manjusha Praveen Behere Parenting Coordinator 2016
Medical Vans “Health is the essential requisite of man. The scriptures proclaim that health is the very root of all endeavour in the four fields of human achievement – dharma, artha, kama, moksha” - - BABA Krishna says in Bhagawad Gita that our body is the temple where He resides. It is of utmost necessity that we take care of this temple. Samithis across the Palghar district run medical services and camps with the help of Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Medical Van Project to ensure the needy and tribals avail free medical services. This ensures that the poor and underprivileged bucolic masses are healthy. Only in a healthy body resides a healthy mind.
Boisar – 15 Days Seva during the Year – Patients treated – 1258
Vasai – 20 Days Seva during the Year – Patients treated – 1662
Khardi-Virar – 48 Days Seva during the Year – Patients treated – 8775
Mira Road – 60 Days Seva during the Year – Patients treated – 16765
Thus a total of 28460 patients were treated during the year 2018-19 by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization (Palghar district) through Mobile Medical Van Project. The doctors who were part of the SSS Mobile Medical Van project of the Palghar district will be felicitate by Samithi on Special Occation.
Distric Palghar have one Mobile Van which engaged to serve Mobile Medical services in Rural area of Palghar.
Glimpses of Activities :- Spiritual Wing
The below graph depicts the Spiritual Activities conducted by various Samithies of Palghar District categorized under Omkaram, Suprabhatam, Nagar Sankirtan, Bhajans, Study Circles and Veda Chanting.
91 Omkar 81 71 Suprabhatam 61 Nagar Sankirtan 51 Bhajans 41 31 Study Circle 21 Veda Chanting 11 1 Vasai Boisar Khardi Virar Virar Mira Road
Figure 1 Spiritual Activities Chart-1 Some other special activities under Spiritual Wing conducted by various Samithis have been mentioned below.
Vasai Samithi :- (93 Bhajans Program & Ekadasha Rudram with Vibhuti Abhisekam Program )
Vasai Samithi had Conducted a beautiful garland of “93 Bhajans” in the month of November 2018 Before Bhagwan’s 93rd Bhithday at Samartha Jyeshta Nagarik Seva Sanstha (Hall), Next to landmark building, Navghar, Vasai (East) from 2.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m, about 78 devotees were participated in the program. The program concluded with Bhagwan’s Mangal Aarti and Prasadam. Another Program was Ekadasha Rudram with Vibhuti Abhishekam on Dt. 4th March-2019 at Samartha Jyeshta Nagarik Seva Sanstha (Hall), Next to landmark building, Navghar, Vasai (East) started at 3:00 pm upto 9:00 pm. About 75 Devotees were attended the programs. The program concluded with Bhagwan’s Mangal Aarti and Prasadam.
Boisar Samithi :-
Boisar Samithi had conducted Maha Gayatri Havan program on the Auspious Occasion of Bhagwan’s 93rd Bhithday on 23rd November, 2018, at World Stars Kids Academy, Cidco, Boisar started at 9 am with 3 Aumkar and veda chanting followed by reciting 108 Gayatri Mantra with Samidha Ahuti (Samarpan) in Havan (Yagna) by all Balvikas Students, their parents, Balvikas Gurus, all devotees and Office Bearers of Boisar Samiti were participated the Program.
Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Divya Darshan – Exhibition Program –
2. Boisar Samithi had conducted second program as “Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Divya Darshanam (Exhibition)” on the Auspious Occasion of Bhagwan’s 93rd Birthday, on Dt. 23rd November-2018 at World Stars Kids Academy, Cidco, Boisar was started at 11:00 am upto 7:00 pm. About 75 Devotees were visited the Sri Sathya Sai Divya Darshan Exhibition, Sevadals educated visitors about Bhagwan’s Life-Purpose, Lessons (Teachings) and Missions (Projects Work -Actions) with the help of colorful and beautiful printed poster, banner and literature containing detailed information about each topic.
Sri Sathya Sai Bhajan Sandhya Program –
3 Sri Sathya Sai Bhajan Sandhya program had conducted on the Auspious Occasion of Bhagwan’s 93rd Birthday, on Dt. 23rd November-2018 at World Stars Kids Academy, Cidco, Boisar was started at 7:00 pm by Lead Singers from Boisar and other samithis. All Balvikas Students, parents, all devotees and Office Bearers of Boisar Samithi were participated in the Blissful Bhajan Sandhya Program.
4 Fourth Program of Boisar Samithi was Sri Sathya Sai Laksharchanam (Nama Samarana) during the month of November, 2018 on each devotee’s home and Samithi center including Balvikas classes.
5 Fifth Program of Boisar Samithi was Felicitation of Dr. Geeta Gupta from Boisar for Her true devotion the way of Free Service for Sri Sathay Sai Mobile Medical project since last 3 years. The program was conducted on the Auspious Occasion of Bhagwan’s 93rd Birthday, on Dt. 23rd November-2018 at World Stars Kids Academy, Cidco, Boisar was started at 10:00 am. All Balvikas Students, parents, all devotees and Office Bearers of Boisar Samithi were participated the program.
Khardi – Virar Samithi :-
(Padyatra Program – -1)
(Padyatra Program – -2)
1. Khardi Virar Samithi had conducted Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Padyatra (Pilgrimage) - from Sri Sai Kshetra – Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Khardi Village to Abode of Pure Love– Dharmakshetra, Andheri program from 23rd, 24th and 25th December, 2018 (3 Days) started on Dt. 23rd Dec., at 9 am from Khardi Sai Baba Mandir, Khardi village with 3 Aumkar and veda chanting followed by reciting Sai Gayatri Mantra and Jai Sai Ram Mantra by all devotees (participants). Devotees from Khardi and nearby villages including Balvikas Students, their parents and Balvikas Gurus, were participated in the Program. On the 25th Dec., the Palkhai Procession (Palanquin) reached at Dharmakshetra. Cultural program from Khardi Virar Balvikas wing were performed on the day before concluding the Pada Yatra program. About 70 ladies, 80 gents and 12 balvikas students were participated.
(Bhajan Samarpan Series )
2. Khardi Virar Samithi had conducted Bhajan Samarpan Series on every 3rd Saturday at Sri Sai Baba Mandir, Khardi village from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, commenced from June-2018. This was a unique Bhajan Samarpan Series in which lead singers from Palghar District were singing melodious Bhajans and their compositions with their music team and instruments to tribute their love and devotion at the Divine Lotus feet of Our Bhagwan.
Khardi – Virar Samithi (Virar Unit) :-
(Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Divya Ratha Yatra Program – -1)
(Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Divya Ratha Yatra Program – -2)
Khardi Virar Samithi (Virar Unit) had conducted Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Divya Ratha Yatra - from Sai Manohar Prayer Hall (Virar Unit Center), Virar (East) to Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Virar (west) program on 21st October, 2018. The Divya Ratha Yatra was started at 2:00 pm, inauguration was done by Shri. Anoop Saxena (Hon’ble State President- Mumbai Metro Region) and Shri. Mehul Parab (State Seva Coordinator). The program was started with 3 Aumkar, lamp lightening, veda chanting followed by Bhajan and reciting Sai Gayatri Mantra and Jai Sai Ram by all devotees. Devotees included Balvikas Students, Parents, Balvikas Gurus, Veda Chanters from from Khardi village and Virar. The program was concluded at 6:00 pm at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Virar (west) followed by Mangal Aarti and Prasadam. About 63 ladies, 49 gents and 34 balvikas students were participated.
Miraroad Samithi :-
(Akhanda Bhajan Programs – ) 1. Miraroad Samithi had conducted Global Akhand Bhajan Program on Dt. 10th Nov-2018 from 6 pm to 6:00 pm on 11th November, 2018 at Pragati Hall, Green Field Complex No. 2, Near Holi Cross Scholl, S.V.P. Road, Mira Road (East). The Program was concluded with Bhagwan’s Mangal Aarti and Prasadam. About 250 devotees were participated.
(Sai Tapovanam Parayanam Program – ) (Senior Citizen Dharmkshetra Yatra Program – )
2. Miraroad Samithi had conducted Sri Sathya 3. Miraroad Samithi had conducted Senior Sai Tapovanam Parayanam Program on Dt. 15th Citizen Dharmakshetra Darshan Yatra for 1 day Nov-2018 from 5 pm to 7:00 pm at Devotee’s from morning to evening, in December-2018, Home for 7 days. About 35 devotees were about 25 devotees were participated. participated.
Education Wing
The below graph depicts the Educational Activities conducted by various Samithies of Palghar District categorized under Residential Balvikas, Community Balvikas, Active Gurus & Assistant Gurus.
91 Residential BV 81 71 61 Community BV 51 41 Total BV Students 31 21 11 Active Guru 1 Asst. Guru Vasai Boisar Khardi Virar Mira Total Virar Road
The activities in Education wing by Samithi of Palghar as follow :
Vasai Samithi :-
Vasai Samithi conducted various activities for Balvikas Students like Carol singing by Balvikas kids on Christmas day, Drawing Training and Competition During Vacation, Swachhata Se Divyata Tak Seva participation. Boisar Samithi :-
(1 - District Parenting Programs at Boisar – ) (2 - Samithi Parents Meeting at Boisar –
(Group – II Exams at Boisar – )
(Omkaram & Nagar Sankirtan by Rural Balvikas at Makadchola unit at Boisar – )
( Sports Day @ Kukade Village School at Makadchola unit at Boisar – )
(6 - Birthday Celebration at Makadchola unit at Boisar – )
Virar Unit – Khardi-Virar Samithi :-
(1 – Group – 1 & 2 Gurus Guidance and Motivation Camp at Virar – )
(2 – Group – 1 & 2 Gurus Meeting and Motivation Camp at Virar – )
Service Wing
District Palghar participating in all above service wing activities and conducts programs as follows :-
1) Narayana Seva :- Miraroad Samithi :-
(1 – Narayan Seva at Miraroad – ) (2 – Narayan Seva to Kids at Miraroad – )
(3 – Butter Milk Seva in Summar at Miraroad - 4 Centers – About 2000 Beneficiaries Served )
2) Swachhata Seva :- Miraroad Samithi :
(1 – Swachatta Se Divyata Tak Seva at Miraroad – )
Vasai Samithi :
(2 – Swachhata Se Divyata Tak Seva at Vasai – )
Khardi Samithi :
(3 – Swachhata Se Divyata Tak Seva at Khardi – )
Boisar Samithi :
(4 – Swachhata Se Divyata Tak Seva at Boisar Railway Station – )
3) Prashanti Seva :-
(1 – Prashanti Seva –March-2019 – Sevadals Meeting After Seva At Prashanti Nilayam – )
4) Medical Camp :- Vasai Samithi :
(1 – Medical Camp – Blood Checkup Camp by Vasai Samithi – ) Khardi-Virar Samithi :
(1 – Medical Camp – Cataract Operation Camp by Khardi Samithi – ) Boisar Samithi :
(1 – Protein Food – Distribution by Boisar Samithi – )
Boisar Samithi :
(1 – Blood Donation Camp by Boisar Samithi at Boisar Railway Station – )
(2 – Blood Donation Camp by Boisar Samithi at Boisar Railway Station – )
Virar Samithi :
(1 – Blood Donation Camp by Khardi-Virar Samithi at Virar Railway Station, 17th Nov-2018– )
(2 – Blood Donation Camp by Khardi-Virar Samithi at Virar Railway Station, 17th Nov-2018– )
Miraroad Samithi :
(1 – Blood Donation Camp by Miraroad Samithi at Miraroad Railway Station, 17th Nov-2018– ) Khardi-Virar Samithi :
(1 – Note Book Distribution in ZP Schools in Khardi Villages and Nearby Villages, By Khardi Virar Samithi-) Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Ratnagiri District
BRIEF HISTORY Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation in Ratnagiri District started in 1970 in Ratnagiri. The first samiti was estabilished on 9th August at Shirke Bros Transport Office with 25 members in the samithi. Shri Dadasaheb Shirke, was the first chairman along with Shirkhande, Gothe, Sawant, Surve, Aajgovakar and others mahila members were key devotees who initiated the organisation in the district.
Sai Centers : Address : Aajgonkarwadi, Jaysthamb, Ratnagiri .
DIVINE VISIT On 13 May 1974 Swami visited in Ratnagiri for one day which was arranged by Shri Dadasaheb Shirke. A Public meeting was arranged for the devotees
Divine Visit to Ratnagiri on 13th May 1974
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation in Ratnagiri District functions with one Samithi and 30 members.
Statistical Overview as on 31st March 2019
Units Numbers Number of members Samithis 1 30 Bhajan madalis - - Tatal 30 No of Sevadals Gents 15 Ladies 12 No of Youth - Gents 3 3
Ladies 3 3 Adopted slums\villages - -
. AN ACCOUNT OF REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN RATNAGIRI
Activities Total Total Numbet of Number Participants Devotional Singing 1 10 to 15 No.of. Community Bhajan 2 15 to 20
Centers No.of. Bhajan Help 55 10 to 15 Seven Household Bhajan 6 8 to 10
Spiritual No. of Cluster - - No. of Houses 6 8 to 10 No. of Bhajans Held - - Nagar Sankirtan - - Study circles 3 - Conference/Retreats sadhana - - Camps
Service Educational Medical Awareness Camps Awareness Medical Veterinary Camps Veterinary Seva Narayan : Camps Homes OldAge Disabled/ Hospital Orphanages Cor Leprosy village : Visit to Bal vikas Gurus Bal vikas Total School Rural Urban centers Bal vikas region state. From BEARERS OFFICE Shree Prakash M. Berde M. Shree Prakash V. Ranade Shree Sanjay Patwardhan Shree Kamlakar Sawant M. Shree Shrikant rectional Homes rectional
Then from Then 2016
.
Activities
Activities
to Name
Oct
October
2018
Ratnagiri
2018 it 2018
------
Total Number Total Number Dist President Convenor Samiti Convenor Samiti Convenor Samiti Total Designation
beca 1 1 District
mea part of
was Total Numbet of Numbet Total
Beneficiaries
250 patients 250 once to connected ------
Total Numbet of Numbet Total - may from 2016 years12 years15 Mumbai metro Mumbai Participants
50
Tenure
Goa
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Raigad District
Nagaon Samithi was started in the year 2000 and we are almost 2 decades old enjoying the Divine bliss of Bhagawan. Bhagawan’s melodious bhajans gives us more energy to spread his love and make us to to Love all and Serve all.
The samiti has 90 devotees and they attend bhajans which takes place every Thursday to listen to the namasmarana of our beloved Sai rendered by our Sai brothers & Sisters. SPIRITUAL Under Spiritual we conduct regular bhajans in our Samithi every Thursday. We pray Sai to guide us in starting other spiritual activities like Nagar Sankeertan & Study Circle
EDUCATION Balvikas which we are all aware that its started by Bhaghwan himself and this activity is Lord Sai’s favorite. Wew do have this activity in our Samithi and we pray to Bhaghwan to bless us in increasing this activity
SERVICE
Swachhata Abhiyan is one of the activity which we participate every year. It helps us to keep the environment clean as Swamy often says that Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Balvikas children also takes part in this activity.
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Thane District -1
BRIEF HISTORY With the blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sai Organizational activities in Thane began with the inauguration of Thane Samithi in the year 1975. The samithi started off with around 30 members and 5 Balvikas Gurus comprising of 45 Balvikas students. The major activities undertaken included Bhajans, Narayan Seva, Balvikas and Nagar Sankeertan. The important members who presided over the start of the Samithi were as follows: Mr.G.V.Rao Mr.Nadkarni Mr Meher Mr & Mrs Patil Mr & Mrs Savdekar Mr.S.V.Kulkarni Mr & Mrs Sathe Mr & Mrs P.S.Bhatt Mr & Mrs V.M.Bhatt Mr.Rajnikant Sawant was a long standing convener of the Thane Samithi, having served as the convener for a period of 17 years. He merged into Bhagwan’s Lotus Feet at Puttaparthi while performing Prashanthi Seva. In the year 1991, under the leadership of Mr.Y.S.Subramania, the Vasant Vihar and Lok Puram units were formed with Mr.Varadarajan, Mr.Neelakandan and Mr.Padgaonkar being the main members of the unit. In the year December, 2007, Village activities started with Balvikas, Bhajans and Narayan Seva in Talwade and Meth villages. The first medical camp was conducted in Meth in the year 2008. In 2009, water project was taken up in Meth village with the construction of a ‘Bund’. In 2015-16, the Zilla Parishad school at Talwade was renovated. In 2016-17, new Ashramshala school was constructed in Gandulwad village. Medical camps, malnutrition camps are conducted regularly in these villages. A water project for construction of borewell pump with solar energy was taken up in Meth. In 2018, a computer lab at the Zillar Parishad school at Talwade was constructed. Currently, school construction and renovation work is in progress in the villages of Chillarwadi, Duperwadi and Dhasai villages. These projects are being funded through CSR. Glimpses of the activities in the form of photographs are posted at the end of the report.
DIVINE VISIT In the year 1991, on 28th January, Bhagawan blessed the city of Thane by through Divine visit to BIMS Paradise school in Thane (East).On this date, every year Divine Day Bhajan is conducted at the above venue.
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations is functional in Thane District with members from various cross sections of society and different faiths. With around 3 Samithis and Bhajan Mandalis, the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment. The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation.
The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in Thane District 1. Statistical Overview as on 31st March 2019 Units Numbers Number of members Samithis 3 350 Bhajan Mandalis - - Total 3 350 Number of sevadals 125 ○ Gents 100 ○ Ladies 25 Number of youth 50 ○ Gents 40 ○ Ladies 10 Adopted Slums/Villages Numbers Number of beneficiaries Slums/Villages adopted 6 2000 Adopted under SSSVIP - Total 6 Adopted schools under Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti Numbers Number of Students Schools 1 200
A summary account of regular activities that are undertaken on monthly/weekly basis across the districts is given in the following table: Total Number Activities Total Number of Participants Devotional Singing
No. of. Community Bhajan Centers
No. of. Bhajans Held 290 7250
Seven Household Bhajan
No. Of Cluster
No. of Houses Spiritual
No. of Bhajans Held Nagar Sankirtan 1 50
Study Circles 18 540 Conference/Retreats Sadhana Camps 1 150
Total Number Activities Total Number
Of Students
Bal Vikas Centers
Urban 19 338 Rural
Educational
Educational School 6 272
Total (i+ii+iii) 25 610 Bal Vikas Gurus
Total Number Activity Total Number of Beneficiaries
Visit to:
Leprosy Village - -
Correctional Homes - -
Orphanages - -
Hospital 1 400
Disabled / Old Age Homes Camps: 1 60
Narayan Seva
24 6000
Veterinary Camps - -
Medical Awareness Camps - -
Eye Camps 1 100
Service Blood Grouping Camps - -
Service Camps - -
Vocational Training Centers - -
Free Coaching Centers - -
Medical Centers 3 500
Sanitation (Public Urinals) - - Dental Treatment Camps National Narayan Seva - -
Blood Donation Camps 1 150
OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Shri S.Mohan Convener & District President
Smt.Lakshmi Gurumoorthy Educational Co-ordinator
Shri Sushant Cowlagi Youth Co-ordinator-Gents Smt.Anushree Bhatt Youth Co-ordinator-Ladies Smt.Laxmi Mantrala Co-ordinator – MCCP (Mother and Childcare program) Smt.Suman Jagdish Suvarna Ladies Spiritual Co-ordinator Smt.Kamala Karuppiah Service Co-ordinator
Shri H.Gurumoorthy Veda Co-ordinator Shri Thiagarajan Bhajan Co-ordinator Shri Budhaji Baratad Convener – Talwade Samithi Shri Dawat Prabhakar Convener – Bhiwandi Samithi
SPECIFIC SERVICE PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES By the grace of Bhagawan, the Thane Samithi had opportunities to do various service activities under each of the wings of the Organization as below: 1. Eye camp 2. Mother and Child Care Program. 3. Free RO Water distribution programme 4. Narayana Seva. 5. Balvikas Nukad Natak on Cleanliness and plastic ban @ various locations. 6. Balvikas parenting workshop. 7. Village activities such as school construction and renovation, borewell pump construction, adoption of additional villages. 8. Blood donation camp 9. Old age home and hospital visits. 10. Bhajans at Thane Mental Hospital. 11. Swachhata Abhiyan @ Talwade village. 12. Tree plantation drive. 13. Conducted District Rudram Chanting. Rudram Chanting organized on every 3rd Saturday of the month.. 14. Bhiwandi Samithi meeting. 15. Bhiwadi Samithi Birthday celebration of Swami. 16. Palkhi procession of Swami and Nagar Sankirtan 17. Talwade village on Diwali day. 18. Program at Kashinath Ghanekar hall on Aradhana day.
1. BALVIKAS PARENTING WORKSHOP
2. BALVIKAS NUKKAD NATAK Under the able guidance of the gurus, the Balvikas children put up Nukkad natak or plays at various locations at Thane. The objective of the play was to spread awareness about cleanliness and plastic ban. The plays were very well received by the general public and much appreciated.
3. EYE CAMP An eye camp was organised in the villages of Talwade and Meth villages in which free glasses was distributed to around 100 beneficiaries.
4. BLOOD DONATION CAMP
5. MOTHER AND CHILD CARE PROGRAM This is a regular programme under which the female volunteers pay a visit to the village of Meth.
6. OLD AGE HOME AND HOSPITAL VISIT
7. FREE R.O WATER DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMME
8. TREE PLANTATION DRIVE
8. NARAYAN SEVA Narayan Seva is done on the 1st Sunday of every month at the Kalwa slum near Thane. Food is cooked at the Gajanan Maharaj temple at Thane and then food packets are distributed to the inmates of the slum by the volunteers.
9. SWACHHATA ABHIYAN AT TALWADE VILLAGE
10. DIWALI CELEBRATIONS AT TALWADE
12. BHAJAN AT MENTAL HOSPITAL
ARATHI PERFORMED BY INMATE 13. RUDRAM CHANTING 14. BHIWANDI SAMITHI MEETING
15. PROGRAMME AT KASHINATH GHANEKAR HALL, THANE ON ARADHANA DAY
16. PALKHI PROCESSION AND NAGAR SANKIRTAN AT THANE – BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
17. BHIWANDI SAMITHI BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Thane District -2
.
BRIEF HISTORY
“Kalyan Samithi” is the premier Samithi in Thane -2 District. It was established in the year 1967 by V K Naidu and has completed 50 Glorious Years in SSSSO. Besides Kalyan there are three other samitis; Dombivali Samiti was established in March 1968, Ambernath Samiti was established 15th May 1994, Jambilghar Samiti was established in 2018 .
Dombivli Samithi, was formed by Mr & Mrs.Tijare, Mr& Mrs. Gopal Naidu, Mr & Mrs.Venkataraman, Mr & Mrs Tare,,Mr & Mrs. Ranadive, Mr & Mrs.Rege and other old Sai Devotees on 8th March, 1968. Ambernath Samiti was formed by Mrs Nair & Family, Mrs Ramaswamy & Family Mr Deshpande & familyin 1994.When Thane -2 District came into existence there were handful of Sai devotees and at present we have more than 670 Sai devotees in the District. Bhajans were the main activity since inception and at present we take part in all major activities . .
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation is functional in Thane -2 District with members from various cross sections of society and different faiths. With around 4 Samithis , the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment. The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation.
The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in Thane-2 District
Statistical Overview as on 31st March 2019
Units Numbers Number of members Samithis 4 600 Bhajan Mandalis 0 0 Total 4 600 No. of Sevadals 500 Gents 350 Ladies 150 No. of Youth 50 Gents 30 Ladies 20
Adopted Slums/Villages Numbers Number of Beneficiaries
Slums/ Villages Adopted Adopted Under SSSVIP 1 45 Total Adopted Schools under Sri Sathya Sai Numbers Number of Students Vidya Jyoti Schools 0 0
SAI CENTRES In Thane -2 District we have a Sai centre in Dombivali, the address is as under. Flat No 01, 02, and 03 Sita Kunj, Building No 2 AZDE Gaon, Dombivali East, Dist Thane Contact Person V G JAYANTH- Dombivali – Convener Contact No 9223903246
A Summary account of regular activities that are undertaken on monthly/weekly basis across the Districts is given in the following table.
An account of regular activities undertaken across theDistrict
Total Number Activities Total Number of Participants Devotional Singing
No. of. Community Bhajan Centers No. of. Bhajans Held 370 5550
Seven Household Bhajan 18 90
No. Of Cluster
Spiritual No. of Houses No. of Bhajans Held
Nagar Sankirtan 09 222
Study Circles 10 300
Conference/Retreats Sadhana Camps Total Activities Total Number Number Of Students
Bal Vikas Centers
Urban 41 352 Rural Educational 02 72 School 06 524
Total (i+ii+iii) 49 948
Bal Vikas Gurus 42 Total Number Activity Total Number of Beneficiaries
Visit to:
Leprosy Village
Correctional Homes
Orphanages
Hospital
Disabled / Old Age Homes
Camps:
Narayan Seva 202 21492
Veterinary
Camps
Medical Awareness
Camps Eye Camps
Blood Grouping Camps
Service Camps
Vocational Training Centers
Free Coaching Centers
Medical Centers 46 14830
Sanitation (Public Urinals)
Dental Treatment Camps
National Narayan Seva 04 2300
Blood Donation Camps 1 18 OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Tenure Mr.Vilas Rao Dist President Since Oct 2019 Mr.Tiwari Hausilaprasad D. Samiti Convener-Kalyan Since April 1999 Mr.V G Jayanth Samiti Convener-Dombivali Since Oct 2019 Mr.Sai Prasad Jana Samiti Convener-Ambernath Since April 2016 Mr.Avinash Mande Samiti Convener- Jambilghar Since April-2019
GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF OUR SAMITHI (21.10.2018) : Kalyan Samithi achieved a major milestone by completing 50 years in Sai fold. As such, a number of events were organized throughout the year as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. To Commemorate this memorable occasion, a book titled ‘THE LASTING MEMORIES’ comprising the experiences of the devotees and the journey of the Samithi during the five decades was released on 21.10.2018. The event was chaired by our Hon. All India President Shri Nimish Pandya and attended by Shri Ramesh Sawant-Member National Council, Shri Anoop Saxena SP MMR, , Shri Mukesh Patel- Trustee SSBPT, Shri Mehul Parab State Service Coordinator and number of State Office Bearers and other dignitaries incl. Shri Nareshchandra –former PRO VC of Mumbai.
Dombivali Samiti.
Inaugaration of SSSSO Centre at Dombivali East Devotees of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi Dombivli, pooled in and purchased a place for Sai Centre as Azde Gaon near MIDC Dombivli east. Due registration was done in the name of Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications trust, Maharashtra under the able guidance of our the then State President Sri.Ramesh Sawantji. The centre was christened as ‘SAI SRUSTHI’ and was inaugurated on Thursday, 28th October 2010.
VERY SPECIAL EVENT: This year being our Samithi’s Golden Jubilee Year number of events were held during the year and a special event ”AMRUT KALASH” distribution was done. AMRUT KALASH containing essential household provision for one month was distributed to 1000 deserving poor adivasi families residing at 12 remote Adivasi villages situated about 25-30 Km from Badlapur Railway station.
1. Spiritual Activity: Kalyan Samiti : Ganesh Chaturthi : For the past several years, Ganesh Idol is installed at ‘Sai Brahmam Centre’ and decorated beautifully. Special pujas, Bhajans and chanting of Ganesh Atharva Sheesh is done. The idol is ceremoniously immersed on the 5th day. Navarathri Festival - Chanting of Devi Slokas and special Bhajans are done during the ‘Navarathri Festival’ extending for a period of 10 days. A special Satsang comprising a series of Spiritual talks on the various aspects of “Devi” (Shakti) based on ‘Devi Mahatmya” by eminent cardiologist Dr.R.R.Upadhyaya was arranged as part of Navarathri Celebrations concluding on the day of Vijaya Dasami
The Annual Programme of the Samithi was conducted on 23.12.2018. An interesting play signifying the “Role of Bal Vikas” in development of one’s integrated personality was staged by the Youth members of the Samithi. Dance Ballets by Bal Vikas of our Samithi and Rural Bal Vikas children from Aaghanwadi was staged. The Youth members gave an enthralling rendering of selected Bhajans. The programme concluded with Mangala Arathi and Mahaprasadam to all the assembled devotees numbering around 400.
Other Spiritual activities include GURU VANDANA PROGRAMMES featuring Special thematic bhajans by Bal Vikas Children / devotees, VEDAM CLASS & EKADASA RUDRAM, Hanuman Chalisa chanting 108 times& Sundarakandam once a year.
ASHADI FESTIVAL AND VEDAM CHANTING AT THE DIVINE ABODE IN PRASANTHI NILAYAM: Around 30 Devotees participated in the Colourful Dindi procession from Dharmavaram to Puttaparthi and also in the Vedic chantings at Prasanthi Nilayam on the Ashadi Ekadasi Day.
SAMITHI’S ANNUAL PROGRAMME & DIVYA ARCHANA : The Annual Programme of the Samithi was conducted on 23.12.2018. This event featured Divyaarchana followed by an inspiring talk by State Veda Co-ordinator Shri Monish.The programme comprised of Veda chantings by BV Children and a specially composed Sarva Dharma song by the Bal Vikas Gurus. An interesting play signifying the “Role of Bal Vikas” in development of one’s integrated personality was staged by the Youth members of the Samithi. Dance Ballets by Bal Vikas of our Samithi and Rural Bal Vikas children from Aaghanwadi was staged. The Youth members gave an enthralling rendering of selected Bhajans. The programme concluded with Mangala Arathi and Mahaprasadam to all the assembled devotees numbering around 400.
KALYAN DIVYARCHANA PROGRAMME – PRESENTATION BY BV AND YOUTH - 23.12.2018
KALYAN DIVYARCHANA PROGRAMME – 23.12.2018
Dombivali Samiti: SHOBHA YATRA: Sri Ganesh Mandir Sansthan, Dombivli conducts a NavaVarsh Shobha Yatra every year on Gudi Padwa day, in which more than 100 spiritual and social organisations participate, showcasing their activities on a tableau. Our Samithi too joined the procession along with a flower bedecked Sai Rath, members holding placards of Swamis teaching as well banners depicting Swami’s service Activities.
Ambernath Samiti:
Weekly Bhajans are held on all Thursday & Sundays of the month, Mathru Pitru pooja was held where 30 parents of Bal Vikas children attended. Akhanda Bhajan was held where 50 devotees and their families participated. 7 study circles were conducted during the year by Sr. Devotee GVS. Naidu.
2. Educational Activity:
Kalyan Samiti:Easwaramma Day: To inculcate the habit of serving/respecting one’s parents, a special programme “Matru Pita Pujan” was organized when children/adults offer prayers and Pada puja to their parents on the occasion of Easwaramma Day and express their gratitude to them. . On 24.11.2018, BV children shared their experiences of the benefits of attending BV Classes. The Session was made lively with BV Gurus narrating small stories from ‘Chinna Katha’ and interacting with the children to know about the Morals and Learning Points. On this occasion, Smt. Kavita Mahajan, an Active Mahila Vibhag Member was felicitated for the publication of her book “Saeesh Saranam Gachami” in Marathi. Presently our Samithi has 10 Bal Vikas Centres spread over various locations across the City the for the convenience and proximity of Children. SCHOOL BAL VIKAS: We have also started a School Bal Vikas at Bhagwan Bhoir English School on a pilot basis with a good response. A Workshop for the benefit of BV Gurus (Group 1) was also conducted at Kalyan and it was attended by BV Gurus from all the Samithis in Thane district.
RURAL BAL VIKAS: AAGHANWADI , BADLAPUR (W) : (VILLAGE INTEGRATED PROGRAMME) We also conduct a Rural Bal Vikas Class at the adopted Village of Aaghanwadi at Badlapur (W), every Sunday from 10.30 AM to 12 noon. Balvikas Classes and Narayan Seva to about 60 children is being done for the past several years. The Children are trained to sing Bhajans, and chant Vedas. They are also taught usage of English Language. Other activities include minor repairs & painting of Mandir Premises. During the year, Sports Events were conducted and Essay Competitions for all the Bal Vikas Children were held. Prizes were also awarded to outstanding studens. A parenting Workshop and Haldi kumkum programme was held at Aaghanwadi on 03.02.2019.
Dombivali Samiti: Apart from residential Balvikas classes, Dombivli samithi conducts school balvikas in Model English School and Gnyaneshwar Vidyalaya. The Samithi also conducts Summer Courses in these schools. No. of BV Students at present: Group I: 57 Group II: 45 Group III: 11
Ambernath Samiti:
Six Bal Vikas classes are held every week where 120 children attend.
3. Service (Seva) Activity:
Kalyan samiti. National Narayan Seva was done at a remote village about 8 kms. away to very poor migrant labourers working in ‘Brick Klins’ and their children in a village called “Bapgaon” . Around 80 children and 70 adults were served sumptuous meals. Seva was undertaken covering about 650 people at three different locations.
On the occasion of 93rd Birthday Celebrations of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, our Samithi organised special programmes spread over a period of seven days commencing from 18.11.2018. It concluded with the performance of Ganesh Havan on 26.11.2018 (SANKASTHI). . On 24th February 2019, - Narayan Seva was conducted uninterruptedly for 100 Sundays. Since, inception more than 29500 underpreviliged persons have been provided free breakfasts.
GRAM SEVA IN ADOPTED ASHRAM SHALA (TRIBAL SCHOOLS) – SHAHPUR TAL. Our Seva Dal Volunteers and members regularly visit the Ashram Shalas adopted in the Tribal Belt of Shahpur Taluka. They also spend time with the Tribal Children. Youth Seva Dal volunteers have volunteered to teach English and Mathematics to tribal children studying in 10th Standard. Other Seva activities include enhancing the ambience of the School, cleaning of precincts, Tree Plantation and Painting of School premises at Pivli – village, Shahpur- Taluka. YAP (YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME): On 6.10.2018, a workshop on“YAP’ was arranged at Hindi High School/Junior College under the guidance of Mrs. Purnima S.Iyer. More than 300 students and staff of the College attended the programme. The feedback received was very encouraging and the participants observed that the workshop was interesting and very useful practically. Volunteers of our Samithi also participate in the National Swachata Abhiyan and YAP (Planting of Trees) . Besides, we depute Seva Dal volunteers regularly to Dharmakshetra and Jambhilghar for any Seva activity including Blood Donation camps. VRUDDHA SEVA : Members / Seva Dal Volunteers undertake visits on Sundays to spend time with aged or ailing devotees who are unable to participate in Samithi activities. Mini Bhajans and Satsang is done during such visits.
NATIONAL NARAYAN SEVA AT BAPGAON
NATIONAL NARAYAN SEVA BAPGAON
NATIONAL NARAYAN SEVA AT BAPGAON VILLAGE & AAGHANWADI BHAGWAN’S BIRTHDAY – 23.11.2018:KALYAN
Dombivali Samiti: MEDICARE: Samithi conducts medical camps at six different places every week, in two deserving villages and four slums. In all during the year 14,830 patients were treated by our doctor Late.Sri.Rajeev Rao. In addition to this, camps are conducted during events like Maha Narayan Seva, etc
SOCIO-CARE: Maha Narayan Seva was done twice in two Adivasi Villages during Swamis Birthday and Aradhanan Day. 1,350 Narayana’s were fed with specially prepared food.
Devotees grand children Birthday celebrations were done at advasi school in a remote village at Badlapur by distributing gifts to the children and also serving mid day meals.
Ambernath Samiti:
Every first Sunday of the month Narayan Seva is conducted at Mirchi Wadi where 60 Narayan’s are served.National Narayan Seva was conducted on Baba’s Birthday and Aradhana Day where 400 Narayan’s were served On Mahashivratri Day Special Narayan Seva was conducted at old Shiv Mandir by way of distributing water and boiled ground nuts. Medical camps are being conducted on first Sunday of each month at Mirchi wadi where 40 patients on an average are treated.
Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations,Ulhasnagar District
BRIEF HISTORY
Ulhasnagar was a Samithi previously, became a district in 2019. This district has 3 Samithis and 2 Bhajan Mandalis.
OVERVIEW Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations is functional in Ulhasnagar with members from various cross sections of society and different faiths. With around 3 Samithis and 2 Bhajan Mandalis Samithis ,the Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake spiritual practices through its various wings such as spiritual, education and service for their own betterment. The thrust is on self-transformation for it is only individual transformation that would ultimately lead to global transformation. The following tables give an overview of the Organisation in Ulhasnagar
Statistical Overview as on 31st March 2019
Slums/ Villages Adopted Adopted Under SSSVIP 0 0 Total Adopted Schools under Sri Sathya Sai Numbers Number of Students Vidya Jyoti Schools 0 0 Units Numbers Number of members Samithis 3 450 Bhajan Mandalis 2 45 Total No. of Sevadals 6 Gents Ladies 4 No. of Youth 6 Gents 3 Ladies 3 Adopted Slums/Villages Numbers Number of Beneficiaries
SAI CENTRES Sri Satya Sai seva samithi, 2nd floor, Ganga Darshan Bldng Nehru chowk Ulhasnagar 421002
A summary account of regular activities that are undertaken on monthly/weekly basis across the Districts is given in the following table. An account of regular activities undertaken across theDistrict
Total Number Activities Total Number of Participants Devotional Singing No. of. Community Bhajan Centers 02 No. of. Bhajans Held 365
Seven Household Bhajan
No. OfCluster
No. ofHouses
Spiritual No. of Bhajans Held 50 250 Nagar Sankirtan
Study Circles 0
Conference/Retreats Sadhana Camps
Total Number Activities Total Number Of Students
Bal Vikas Centers 5 55 Urban
Rural 0
Educational School
03 180
Total (i+ii+iii) 8 235
Bal Vikas Gurus 10
Total Number Activity Total Number of Beneficiaries Visit to:
Leprosy Village
Correctional Homes
Orphanages Hospital 1 2400
Disabled / Old Age Homes
Camps:
Service Narayan Seva 24 1000
Veterinary Camps
Medical Awareness Camps
Eye Camps Blood Grouping Camps
Service Camps
Vocational Training Centers
Free Coaching Centers
Medical Centers Sanitation (Public Urinals)
Dental Treatment Camps 01 60 National Narayan Seva
Blood Donation Camps 01 1300 01 30
OFFICE BEARERS
Name of the Office Bearer Designation Tenure SHRI RAM PANJWANI DISTRICT PRESIDENT SINCE 2019 SHRI DOULAT BAHRANI SPIRITUAL COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SHRI ASHISH SHAHDADPURI YOUTH COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SHRI RAVI AHUJA YOUTH COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SHRI GOPAL TEJWANI ASST SERVICE COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SMT HEENA SHAHDADPURI MAHILA COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SMT SIMRAN CHUGH BALVIKAS COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SMT AARTI CHAHCHRA ASST BALVIKAS COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SMT VANSHIKA DUSSEJA YOUTH COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SMT SWEETY SABANDASANI YAP COORDINATOR SINCE 2019 SMT DARSHNI LAKHANI VEDA COORDINATOR SINCE 2019
SPECIFIC SERVICE PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES Medical Centres Sri Sathya Sai Health Center Near Netaji School Ulhasnagar 421005
DENTAL CAMP Dental camp for children was conducted. Importance of brushing and having a healthy teeth was explained.
IMPORTANT EVENTS OR CONFERENCES Youth Awareness Program
Youth of Ulhasnagar conducted an Awareness programme In Seva Niketan College.
Glimpse of Activities Spiritual
GANESH CHATURTHI FESTIVAL
Eco friendly Ganpati was bought by the youth. To keep the fervor continuous bhajans were sung for one and half days.
Nagarsankirtan cum car rally Nearly 35 cars joined ..8km drive from Sathya Sai Center ,Ulhasnagar 2 to Sathya Sai Health Center
SWAMI’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s birthday was celebrated with blissful musical presentation by Shri Ajnish Rai and his wife from Darjeeling in an Auditorium. Nearly 850 people attended.
Education
BALVIKAS EASWARAMMA DAY CELEBRATIONS Cultural program was presented by Ex- students of Summer camp about 50 students participated.
PARENTING
In the year 2018-19 eleven Parenting Sessions were held at various places at, Yoga classes, Schools etc. About 800 beneficiaries approximately.
Service TREE PLANTATION Tree plantation program was carried out at near by village named Asela gaon about 13 youths participated.
SWACHATA SE DIVYATA TAK
MEDICAL ACTIVITY SRI SATHYA SAI HEALTH CENTRE MEDICAL STATISTICS 2018-19 MONTH ALLOPATHY HOMEOPATHY PHYSIO ORTHOPAEDIC CARDIOLOGY OPTHAL SKIN ENT GYNAECOLOGY DENTAL TOTAL APRIL 830 413 981 53 13 20 101 19 289 2719 MAY 757 423 77 27 24 94 16 253 1671 JUNE 861 354 729 21 28 103 11 266 2373 JULY 994 313 725 67 30 105 18 232 2484 AUGUST 1035 354 690 20 36 103 14 441 2693 SEPTEMBER 1044 350 731 47 47 10 87 25 276 2617 OCTOBER 935 496 674 44 142 7 30 361 2689 NOVEMBER 840 407 636 26 132 10 9 302 2362 DECEMBER 1030 391 732 43 113 26 21 11 2367 JANUARY 1178 454 759 153 34 10 360 2948 FEBRUARY 1017 357 638 31 90 50 7 287 2477 MARCH 855 426 732 64 17 105 24 13 480 2716 TOTAL 11376 4738 8027 493 104 148 1328 151 193 3558 30,116