PM Modi releases ₹100 coin and stamps at Sathya Sai Baba centenary in Puttaparthi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh on 19 November 2025 and released a ₹100 commemorative coin and a set of postage stamps.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Samadhi in Puttaparthi before addressing the centenary celebrations. He said 'Seva' (service) is the central value of Indian civilisation and that Baba turned spirituality into a tool for social service, with his teachings guiding people in over 140 countries. He called the centenary year a festival of universal love, peace and service and urged people to strengthen 'Vocal for Local' to build a Viksit Bharat.
Key facts
- Event
- Birth centenary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
- Venue
- Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, 19 Nov 2025
- Released
- ₹100 commemorative coin and set of stamps
- Theme of address
- Seva — 'Sevo Paramo Dharmah'
- Global reach
- Followers in 140+ countries
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What denomination of commemorative coin was released at the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹100
A ₹100 commemorative coin and a set of stamps were released.
Where did PM Modi address the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on 19 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Puttaparthi
The PM addressed the celebrations at Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh.