The One World One Family Mission Hosts World’s Longest Cultural Festival

Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli:

Sathya Sai Grama reverberated with divine love as the One World One Family Mission celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. As a tribute, the Mission led by Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, organised the One World One Family World Cultural Festival 2025, an one-of-its-kind Festival from 16 August to 23 November 2025. This longest running festival brought 100 countries together in the spirit of oneness, with cultural expressions, music, art, dance, and service initiatives. The Festival recognised 100 humanitarians, more than 140 corporate organisations for their social upliftment initiatives, more than 45 global thought leaders and several icons in media, journalism, and advocacy sphere.

Several historic service initiatives in nutrition, education, and healthcare were launched by the Mission to further the legacy of “Love All, Serve All” of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. 126 primary healthcare centres were dedicated as a service to the nation. The world’s largest free, private 600-bed hospital is set to be inaugurated, which is a landmark initiative towards making healthcare equitable for all. The centenary celebrations culminated with a grand musical tribute by 450 global musicians from 60 countries, a 70-member choir and 200 students from Sai Symphony Orchestra, India’s largest symphony orchestra.

100 countries showcased their cultural heritage through expressions of art, music, and dance, making it evident that at the core, humanity is just but one family. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam became not just a statement but a living reality. 

Esteemed spiritual guides, and enthusiasts graced the Festival, sharing eternal truths and wisdom resonating across regions, and religions – affirming Bhagawan Baba’s message that “Unity is Divinity. Purity is Enlightenment.” 

The Festival celebrated global leaders, changemakers, and thought leaders from technology, science, innovation, and social enterprise spheres for their vision to see, and act beyond the ordinary, and make the world a better place to live, and thrive. Notable personalities honoured with the One World One Family Global Leadership Award include Sri R C Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Sri Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, Shri Rajat Sharma, India’s most respected media personalities, Dr Sudhir P Srivastava, popularly referred to as the Father of Robotic Surgery in India, Dr Anand Ranganathan, a distinguished scientist, author, and more. 

More than 140 corporate and social enterprises were honoured with the CSR Circle Honour 2025 Award for standing with the One World One Family Mission in solidarity, and selfless service, bringing hope, health, and happiness to countless individuals and families. The Festival also celebrated 100 humanitarians from 100 countries in the categories of healthcare, education, environment, women, and child welfare, unity of religion, sports & yoga, music and fine arts. These humanitarians rose above their challenges, defied norms, and became the change that we want to see in society, and for humanity at large.  

One of the key highlights of the Festival was the One World One Family Voice of the People Award, which recognised icons from the media, journalism, literary and advocacy spheres for their vision, and voices that inspire, foster empathy, and unity. Mr Anand Narasimhan, Managing Editor, Special Projects, and Senior Anchor at CNN-News18, Sri Hemant Sharma, News Director, TV9 Network, Dr Vikram Sampath, a distinguished Bangalore-based historian and author were some the eminent recipients of the award, a testimony of their unwavering commitment, and legacy of voice for the greater good of humanity. 

“Service to humanity is service to God” – Inspired by Bhagawan Baba’s teachings, the Mission has pioneered initiatives in free-of-charge nutrition, education, healthcare, and sociocare, touching and transforming 13 million lives and counting, across the globe. As a tribute to the Spiritual Master, and inspiration for the Mission, several key initiatives were launched, testifying ‘Love & Compassion in Action’. 126 Sai Swasthya Wellness Centres, facilities for primary healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment, were dedicated as a centenary offering, making healthcare accessible, available, and equitable for all, especially the rural, and remote communities. 

The world’s largest, free, private 600-bed hospital is set to be inaugurated and dedicated to the service of the nation. As a landmark expansion initiative of One World One Family Mission’s global healthcare footprint, this state-of-the-art hospital will address the need for conscious, collective, and compassionate effort, and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals as the second teaching hospital for SMSIMSR. Striving to ‘Leave no one behind’, this facility will offer technology-enabled, life-saving, emergency and trauma care to all. 

“There is only one religion, the religion of love” – inspired by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s message, the World Religions Summit organised from 21 to 23 November brought together spiritual leaders from 12 of the world’s most influential religions, thinkers, and change-makers from around the world in the spirit of Harmony. 

As a culminating and collective offering, the One World One Family Symphony Orchestra offered a soul-stirring musical tribute by 450 global musicians from 60 countries, a 70-member choir, and 200 young students from Sai Symphony Orchestra, India’s largest symphony orchestra.  

Dignitaries from global embassies graced the event, adding a new dimension to the Festival, further strengthening India’s collaborative ties with these nations