Sai Aroha is a place of worship at 30B Ben Lomond Crescent in Pakuranga Heights, Auckland, linked to Sri Sathya Sai Global Council New Zealand. The organisation helps followers of Sathya Sai pursue spiritual growth, and bhajans, devotional songs sung together, are central to its gatherings. Its website says the organisation also runs community service across New Zealand and the wider Pacific. One example is Kai from SAI, which shares vegetarian meals with people in need on a daily basis in several New Zealand locations. The website marks the centenary of Sathya Sai Baba's birth in 2025.
One visitor sang bhajans at the ashram and called the experience phenomenal. Another describes multi-faith festivals, and an elders' fun day that is open to all and includes pick-up and drop-off, which they describe as great service. A third invites people to come and sing with the multi-faith community. Our pick in Pakuranga Heights for a warm welcome to bhajan singing.