On Vaikuntha Ekadashi day (December 14th), the first Mandir of Baba is inaugurated in Puttaparthi.

Fourteen-year-old Sathya reveals his Avataric identity as the reincarnation of the Sai Baba of Shirdi. He teaches his first Bhajan, Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam, Dustara Bhavasagara Taranam. Ever since, this day is celebrated as Avatar Declaration Day.

Sathya writes and directs the play, “Cheppinattu Chesthara?” (Do you act as you speak?) to remind the village folk the importance of unity of thought, word, and deed.

Venkata Sathya Narayana Raju is born as the fourth child of Srimati Easwaramma and Sri Pedda Venkappa Raju of Puttaparthi.