State tourism minister Smt. Geetha Reddy made the official announcement pertaining to Sri Sathya baba's last rites, who passed away this morning at 7.40 AM. She told the media that family members of Sathya Sai Baba and the trust members have decided to keep Baba in Sai Kulawanth Hall for two days, Monday and Tuesday to facilitate paying homage and last respects by the lakhs of devotees coming from all over the world.

The devotees coming to pay homage will be allowed in to Sai Kulawanth Hall from 6 'o' clock this evening, till the evening on Tuesday. Sathya Sai Baba's last  rights will be performed in Sai Kulawanth Hall itself on Wednesday, 27 April morning.