Satya Sai Baba’s 108th Mahasamadhi

✨ A Promise from Beyond the Grave

Shirdi Sai Baba, the saint from Maharashtra, worked miracles in his lifetime. He promised that after his death he would remain active from his samadhi, helping all who call upon him. Today, millions say he has kept that promise.

🔥 The Fakir of Shirdi

His birth and early life remain a mystery. He lived simply in Shirdi, in an old mosque he called Dwarkamai, where he kept a sacred fire burning and gave visitors its ash (udi) as a blessing. Hindus and Muslims alike came to him, and he welcomed both, teaching that God is one and that the path to the Divine runs through Shraddha (faith) and Saburi (patience).

📅 The Date

Sai Baba left his body on October 15, 1918, which fell on Vijayadashami that year. On the Gregorian calendar, Thursday, October 15, 2026, marks the 108th anniversary of his Mahasamadhi.

🪔 The Celebration

Hindus observe the Mahasamadhi by the Hindu calendar, so the main celebration this year falls on Vijayadashami, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in both America and India. Devotees traditionally mark the day with prayer, bhajans, aarti, and the sharing of prasad.

🏠 Honoring Sai Baba at Home

You don’t need to travel to a temple to celebrate. Devotees can honor him wherever they are:

• Read the Sai Satcharitra. This beloved biography tells of his life and miracles. Many devotees read a chapter a day, or the whole book in a week.
• Chant his mantras. Try Om Sai Namo Namah, Shree Sai Namo Namah, Jai Jai Sai Namo Namah, Sadguru Sai Namo Namah, or the shorter Om Sai, Shri Sai, Jai Jai Sai.
• Watch a film, series, or documentary about his life. It’s a good way to share his story with family and children.
• Light a lamp or incense before his picture. Offer flowers and sing the aarti.
• Feed someone in need. Baba taught that feeding the hungry is service to God, and he always shared food with those who came to him.
• Share his message. Tell a friend or family member about his teachings of faith, patience, and unity.

🕊️ A Message of Unity

Sai Baba is remembered above all for bringing Hindus and Muslims together under one roof of faith. He was devoted to God without regard to religion, and his words Sabka Malik Ek (“One God governs all”) still guide devotees today. Millions around the world say his presence is as real now as it was in his lifetime.

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