India had, and has, several godmen but none could match his name and fame.
In fact, Satya Sai Baba's influence had no barriers as his millions of followers spanned the globe.
Top-ranking politicians including prime ministers, Union ministers, governors, chief ministers, filmstars, sportspersons, industrialists and virtually the 'who's who' of the country rank among the high-profile devotees of the Baba.
Image : In this April 10, 2010 file photo, spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba looks on at a function to meet his devotees in New Delhi.
Text: PTI