Sai Mandir USA celebrates silver jubilee

Founded by Dattatreyudu Nori in 1999, Sai Mandir USA has served as a spiritual and cultural hub for the Indian-American community.

Dattatreyudu Nori receiving a citation at the event / Image Courtesy: Santosh Peddi

Sai Mandir USA, the first Saibaba temple established in the United States, commemorated its 25th anniversary on May 31.

The Silver Jubilee celebration held at Hicksville Middle School drew more than 750 devotees from across the Tri-State area in acknowledgement of the Mandir’s contributions over the past quarter-century.

Binaya S. Pradhan at the event / Image Courtesy: Santosh Peddi

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Playback singer Sunitha served as guest of honor while Binaya S. Pradhan, Consul General of India in New York, was the chief guest. Parupalli Sriranganath, senior musician from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was also in attendance.

Dattatreyudu Nori felicitating community members / Image Courtesy: Santosh Peddi

The program featured cultural and devotional segments, including a youth dance performance by Maheswari, a dramatized narration of Saibaba’s life by Ashok Chintakunta, and a classical music presentation led by Sadhana Paranji. Several local gurus and artists also contributed to the event’s vibrant lineup..

Audience at the event / Image Courtesy: Santosh Peddi

Community leaders and dignitaries lauded Dattatreyudu Nori for his founding vision and 25 years of service in guiding the temple’s growth. The event was chaired by Kiran Parvathala and supported by the New York core team and a large group of volunteers.

Organizers said the Jubilee celebration was not just a milestone, but a reaffirmation of the Mandir’s commitment to community, faith, and cultural continuity. The evening concluded with Mahaprasadam, fostering a spiritually engaging atmosphere for attendees

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