{
  "id": 12419707,
  "title": "Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde offers prayers at Puttaparthi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-offers-prayers-at-puttaparthi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:29:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/maharashtra-deputy-cm-eknath-shinde-offers-prayers-at-puttaparthi/article71552747.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde embarked on his first visit to Prasanthi Nilayam, where he offered prayers at the feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. He was warmly welcomed by R.J. Rathnakar, the Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, who accompanied him throughout his visit.\n\nFollowing his prayers at Bhagawan's Maha Samadhi, Shinde proceeded to the Bhajan Hall. There, he spent some time in the sanctum sanctorum, seeking blessings from Swami. A photograph of Bhagawan was presented to him as a gesture of appreciation for his visit.\n\nShinde, sharing his feelings with Rathnakar, expressed a profound sense of peace and tranquility upon entering Prasanthi Nilayam. He was delighted to observe several sevadals from Maharashtra present within the ashram, who warmly greeted him by chanting \"Sai Ram\" as he traversed the premises.\n\nThe Deputy Chief Minister acknowledged the incredible humanitarian work carried out by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, praising Bhagawan's message and mission of selfless service.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Eknath Shinde visited Prasanthi Nilayam on October 6, 2026",
    "He offered prayers at Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Maha Samadhi",
    "Shinde praised Swami's humanitarian work and mission"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}