The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, (Bhagawan's Super Speciality hospital in the city of Bengaluru) celebrates its 22nd Anniversary today. A special event was held at the hospital this evening to commemorate the event in the presence of Chief Guest, Sri Tushar Giri Nath, IAS, Chief Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, recalled Swami's involvement in the project right from the foundation stone laying, construction, inauguration, to the day-to-day functioning. In fact, this has been the case with all the institutions of Bhagawan, ever since He laid the foundation stone for the General Hospital at Prasanthi Nilayam in 1954.

Dr Sundaresh Dabir, who is serving his second term as the director of the institution, offered the annual report at Bhagawan's feet. He also took the opportunity to thank all the staff who are the backbone of the institution and reminded all that the hospital is aptly referred to as a temple of healing, for it is indeed a temple in appearance and essence.

The chief guest, Sri Tushar Giri Nath expressed his delight in being part of such an uplifting event. He said it is a privilege to participate in a function where excellent service, provided as a humanitarian gesture is celebrated. Find below a few glimpses of the event.