Sathya Sai Baba, laid to rest at the Sai Kulwant Hall in Puttaparthi - India

27 april 2011
Sathya Sai Baba, who passed away on Sunday, was laid to rest at the Sai Kulwant Hall in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh amidst full state honours on Wednesday. The final rites which were performed as per the Hindu customs commenced at around 9 am. Number nine was considered to be lucky for Baba.

Police place India's national flag on a glass coffin containing the body of spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba during his funeral at an ashram at Puttaparti.