Back To Puttaparthi: Sai Baba Devotee Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez Returns To Prasanthi Nilayam

Published 7 June 2026 · local

Back To Puttaparthi: Sai Baba Devotee Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez Returns To Prasanthi Nilayam Published By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 18:35 IST The Venezuelan leader

Back To Puttaparthi: Sai Baba Devotee Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez Returns To Prasanthi Nilayam Published By, Last Updated: June 07, 2026, 18:35 IST The Venezuelan leader was seen in prayerful contemplation, spending a few quiet moments at the sacred site before offering her respects. Rodriguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam and offered her respects at the shrine of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district on Saturday and offered prayers at the Mahasamadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. She arrived at the Sri Sathya Sai Airport, where she was received by Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Managing Trustee RJ Rathnakar, Trust member Manohar Shetty and other officials. She then proceeded to the spiritual centre at Puttaparthi. According to a press release issued by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Rodriguez visited Prasanthi Nilayam and offered her respects at the shrine of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

She later spent time at Sai Kulwant Hall, where she paid obeisance at Bhagawan’s Sannidhi. VIDEO | Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodrigues offers prayers, tributes at Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Mahasamadhi in Puttaparthi.(Full video available on PTI Videos –) pic.twitter.com/TVz3b5EW4L — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 7, 2026 The Venezuelan leader was seen in prayerful contemplation, spending a few quiet moments at the sacred site before offering her respects. The Trust said she has visited Prasanthi Nilayam on earlier occasions and has often expressed admiration for Baba’s message of love, peace and selfless service. ALSO READ: Beyond Oil And Politics: Venezuela Leader Delcy Rodríguez’s Visit To India Has A Spiritual Connection With Sri Sathya Sai Baba Rodriguez is currently on a five-day visit to India, during which she also held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The discussions focused on strengthening economic ties, including cooperation in critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and automobiles.

Both sides also agreed to work towards a long-term energy partnership. Regular Visitor To Sai Baba’s Ashram Delcy Rodriguez’s connection with Sri Sathya Sai Baba is not new, and her repeated visits to Prasanthi Nilayam reflect a long-standing spiritual association. She has travelled to the ashram on multiple occasions, including visits in 2023 and 2024, and has often expressed a sense of calm and reassurance during her time there. According to reports from the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, she has shown consistent interest in Baba’s teachings and message of love, peace and selfless service. On earlier visits, Rodriguez has spent time at Sai Kulwant Hall and the Mahasamadhi, where she participated in prayerful reflection. She has described the environment at Prasanthi Nilayam as deeply peaceful, offering her a rare sense of quiet amid her demanding political responsibilities. Trust officials have also documented her visits and engagements within the ashram premises. In a past interaction, she is reported to have spoken about feeling spiritually supported during difficult moments, saying that she sensed Baba’s presence guiding her and her family.