During November 21–24, 2020, about 650 people from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan took part in Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 95th Birthday celebrations, which were held online due to the pandemic. They expressed their love, respect, and gratitude to Sri Sathya Sai Baba, through devotional singing, festive zonal and international programs, chanting the name of God (Namasmarana), holding discussions on Baba’s teachings, and sharing divine experiences and stories about spiritual transformation. In addition, across Zone 8 countries, there was daily chanting of Gayatri mantra, and prayers were offered for the health and wellbeing of people. Food was distributed to the needy in three regions of Russia. In Ukraine, public meetings were held to highlight the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

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