Sathya Sai Baba dead, to be buried on Wednesday

Puttaparthi: Godman Sathya Sai Baba, a cult like figure who attracted millions of followers, including the influential, across the globe died today after battling serious illness for nearly a month.
86-year-old Baba, whose clout ran far and wide but had more than his own share of controversies, died at 7:40 AM following multi-organ failure at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences founded by him in this backward Anantapur district town in Andhra Pradesh, the place from where he ran his spiritual empire.
“Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is no more with us physically. He left His earthly body on April 24 at 7:40 AM due to cardio-respiratory failure,” A N Safaya, Director of the Institute, said.
“Baba’s body will lie in state at Sai Kulwant Hall for two days — Monday and Tuesday.