On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, which was celebrated on Sunday, Mike Hankey offered his prayers at Shirdi. The Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General Mumbai expressed he was inspired by Sai Baba and his life. Hankey was noted to be especially admiring Baba's focus on tolerance with faith and the common ground of humanity, according to an X
post uploaded by the official body.
In a photo shared online, the official was seen taking the blessings of Shirdi Sai Baba on the holy day of Guru Purnima. He was dressed in Indian clothes as he joined hands to pray to Him. The post showed Hankey looking up to Sai Baba with devotion and admiration during his visit to the sacred site.