A warm and loving Sairam to you dear Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Atlanta,

Om Sai Ram! Hope you are having a blessed week! We hope you're taking advantage of the incredible opportunity to witness the majestic Ati Rudram ceremony, both in-person and virtually, at our beloved Swami's sacred adobe, Prashanthi Nilayam. Let us all pray to Swami to continue to shower his grace and blessings on all of us. Please join with your family and friends to participate in the joyous Bhajan offering.


Swami's Centennial Celebrations


1. Shivaratri Celebrations @Atlanta Sai Center

on February 26th - Bhajans and Ekadasha Rudram

We will be celebrating Shivarathri at our Center on February 26th from 6:30 pm until Midnight:

Location: Regular Atlanta Sai Center

Schedule:

6:30 PM 3 Oms,3 Gayathri, 3 Sai Gayathri

6:35 PM Assigned Bhajans

7:45 PM SSE Bhajans

8:05 PM Group bhajans

8:30 PM Dinner

9:00 PM Ekadasha Rudram

12:00 AM    Rudram complete

12:30 AM    Arati and closing

*** For the Group Bhajans, please familiarize yourself with the following Shiva Bhajans in order to be able to sing along with everyone!


M: Shankara Shiva Shankara Shiva Shankara Roopa

F: Om Namo Bhagavathey

M: Shiva Maheshwara

F: Nataraja Nataraja Natana Shekhara

M: Ganga Jatadhara

F: Hara Shiva Shankara Shashanka Shekhara

M: Mrityunjayaya Namah Om

F: Nataraja Nataraja Nartana Sundara

M: Dhimitha Dhimitha Dhim

F: Ghanana Ghanana Ghanta

M: Kalatheethaya Siddhi Roopaya

F: Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Bhola Maheshwara

M: Namah Parvati

If you would like to offer a bhajan in the assigned Bhajans section please reach out to Suresh at (518) 491 4380 before Sunday 2/23.


2. February Satsang RSVP

Please RSVP for our February Sai Family hosted Satsang of the year to celebrate the centenary Birthday of our Beloved Lord Sai! Bhajans will start at 6pm at the residence of Raji Sivaraman and Suresh Rangarajan.

Address: 1080 Seale Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30022

(Phone: 512-809-3087 / 518-491-4380)

  • 6:00PM - 7:30PM - Devotional Program
  • 7:30PM - 8:15PM - Community builder
  • 8:15PM - 9:00PM - Dinner and clean up
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3.Likhita Japam Sadhana Project

Please use the link below to register for Likhita Japam seva. Please register one per family and you can pick up the book at the center

Likitha Japam Signup


4.100 for 100 Rudram Chanting

The Atlanta Sai Center would like to offer 100 Rudrams for our Beloved Lord's 100'th Birthday celebrations. Swami has often spoken about the importance of chanting Rudram for our spiritual wellbeing. We would love to have all our members learn to chant the Rudram and be a part of this inspiring event!

Rudram Learning Signup


5. Weekly devotional programs are now getting uploaded to our YouTube Channel!

We are now uploading our weekly devotional programs to YouTube for the benefit of members who were unable to attend in person. Please subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@atlantasaicenter2441 in order to listen to our weekly program.


6.Personal act of Seva @Our New Center Site on Saturday 02/20 @10:00AM

We are meeting at the New Center site: 4335, Carla Pruitt Ln, Cumming, GA 30040 on Saturday 10am to 12pm for cleanup and debris removal. Please wear closed toe shoes, warm clothes and work gloves. All are welcome to participate in this activity.

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DEVOTIONAL SERVICE

3:45PM to 5:45PM

  • 3:40 pm - Rudram Chanting
  • 4:00 pm - Sathya Sai Baba 108 Names
  • 4:10 pm - Swami's Video and Announcements
  • 4:15 pm - Meditation & Opening Prayers
  • 4:30pm - Bhajans
  • 5:30 pm - Aarthi and closing prayers
STUDY CIRCLE

2:45 PM to 3:55 PM

(In-person and Virtual)

 Swami's Teachings on Shivaratri

Download Study Circle Material

 

Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6634237705

Password: sairam (all lower case)



AUDIO ONLY: Devotees who wish to join by phone may also join using these details:

Dial in 646 876 9923, Meeting ID: 663 423 7705, Password: 718 512lace article cop

SSSE CLASS UPDATE

We will have regular SSSE classes at the Center starting from 2.45PM.

New Student Registration
BHAJAN OF THE WEEK

Bhasma Bhushitanga Sai Chandrashekhara

Bhasma Bhushitanga Sai Chandrashekhara

Phaala Netra Shooladhari Sai Shankara

Saama Gaana Priyakara Sai Shankara

Hara Hara Hara Shiva Shambho Natanashekhara

Parthi Vasa Sai Deva Sai Shankara

Sai Shankara Sathya Sai Shankara

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

"What is Shivaratri?" - Swami

Service Activities This Week

Atlanta Sai Center has been serving the needy for over 30 years. We have service projects available for all age groups and interests. We are always looking for more volunteers. Register here.


You can participate in any or all of these activities. If you prefer, you can also donate various food items that we prepare / package and deliver at some of these locations.


Please see below service projects for this weekend.


Meals on Wheels Sat 8:30 AM

Our members collect pre-packaged food boxes provided at the Meals on Wheels office and deliver them to Meals on Wheels Seniors on two routes (Cascade B and MLK D). To join this service Whatsapp group please click here.

 

Grace Village Medical Service Saturday 8:45 AM:

We have a great opportunity for our Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurse Practitioners, Physical therapists, and Benefits administrators to support the Grace Village Medical Clinic located at the Easter Seals building, 815 North Park Boulevard in Clarkston, 30021. The service hours are 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please click on the link to sign up to join the Medical Clinic service. https://signup.com/go/EpeRkrP (Saturday),   https://signup.com/go/kQPWgym (Wednesday)

 

Extended Narayana Seva Sat 9:30 AM:

Please join us to pray, bless, and pack the food items at Appa Rao's residence - 1845 Manor View, Cumming, GA-30041. Our members pack blessed food bags and deliver to Women's Shelter residents. Please click here to sign up for Food Items Sign up

 

Narayana Seva Sat 11:30 AM: 

Our members collect, bag, and distribute blessed food items and winter accessories to the Atlanta Mission Men's Shelter residents and the needy in downtown. We will be packing the food items at Nagesh Roy's home. Directions:  https://goo.gl/maps/9YAZnJAadWHnqnkq6 . If you are interested in signing up for any non-perishable or perishable food items, please let us know.

 

Atlanta Mission Men's Shelter Breakfast Seva Sun 6:30 AM: 

We prepare fresh breakfast, pray for blessings and serve fresh breakfast to the residents at Atlanta Mission Men's Shelter. If you would like to volunteer and sign up for non-perishable items, please contact us.

 

Sai Hygiene Kits Hot Food Service @Atlanta Downtown Sun 2:30 PM:

We collect soaps, wipes, hand sanitizers, and shampoo at the center on Sunday at 2:30 PM and we will pack food boxes and head out for delivery at 3:15 pm. Please review and signup for any items on the sign up list via the provided link and add your name and information.  Sai Hygiene -Hot food Service Signup sheet


REGIONAL AND NATIONAL GLOBAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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PARTHI GURU PURNIMA MEDICAL CAMP VOLUNTEERING


Please read this important email about Parthi Medical Camp during Guru Poornima, July 2025. Dates of the camp are 7/7/25 - 7/11/25.

1. *Medical Professional Registration form*: 

https://forms.gle/FLM3HQTJDwqvMDdL7

2.    *Allied Health Professional Registration form*:

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3.    *Nurse Registration form*:

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4.    *Non-Medical Professional Registration form*:

https://forms.gle/scxHBEnPpfTpyJNS7

Jai Sairam!

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