Nicolas Maduro Has Indian Connection: Devotee of Sathya Sai Baba
5 Jan 2026 6:12 PM IST5 Jan 2026 6:12 PM IST
Reportedly, the couple visited Prashanti Nilayam ashram in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, in 2005 to meet Sathya Sai Baba. An image from that visit shows a young Maduro and Flores seated on the floor alongside the spiritual leader during their meeting
In 2011, after the Indian godman died, Maduro, who was foreign minister of Venezuela then, ensured that the government passed an official condolence resolution. Accordingly, Venezuela's National Assembly passed an official condolence resolution and declared a day of national mourning, recognizing the godman's spiritual contribution to humanity. Under Maduro's rule, the Sathya Sai organization has continued to operate in Venezuela. — Internet
Anantapur: Nicolas Maduro, captured by the USA along with his wife Cilia Flores, had been an ardent devotee of Sri Satya Saibaba of Puttaparthi.
Cilia Flores introduced Maduro to Saibaba before their marriage. The duo visited Prashanti Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparthi of Andhra Pradesh in 2005 and took the blessings of Sri Satya Saibaba.
An image of that visit shows young Maduro and Flores seated on the floor during their meeting with the spiritual leader while taking his blessings.
Nicolas Maduro kept a large framed photograph of Sri Satya Saibaba inside his private office at Miraflores Palace in Caracas of Venezuela.
When Sri Satya Saibaba attained Mahasamadhi on May 24, 2011, Maduro, as the then Foreign minister of Venezuela, passed an official condolence resolution in the South American country’s National Assembly.
The country even declared a day of national mourning.
During the recent Centenary Birth Celebrations of Saibaba on November 23, 2025, Maduro released an official statement describing his Guru as a Beacon of Light. “May the wisdom of this great teacher continue to enlighten us,” the statement said.
The service and spiritual activities of Sri Satya Sai International Organisation (SSSIO) are spread across more than 125 countries. In Venezuela, the organisation focuses on Vedic classes and Gita. As part of its social services, the SSSIO feeds the homeless, cares for the elderly, and runs human values programmes in schools.
The SSSIO in Venezuela, established in 1974 in Caracas, is one of Latin America's largest centres.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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