More than 800 people attended the Hindu Temple of Atlanta’s (HTA) 50th SAI Health Fair, held on October 4 and October 18. The two-day milestone marked 25 years of community health services organized around the principle “Love All, Serve All.”
On October 4, more than 500 people received preventive health services, including 316 blood tests, 60 EKG screenings, 55 bone density screenings and 70 flu vaccinations. The day also included health education, vision-related programs, homeopathy and other wellness activities.
More than 300 visitors attended on October 18, when physicians representing 19 medical specialties offered free consultations. Participants could review medical reports, discuss health concerns and receive professional guidance. The team also conducted 20 audiograms and administered 30 flu vaccinations, bringing the two-day total to 100 flu shots.
The temple presented Dr. Sujatha Reddy with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 25 years of leadership in organizing the fair. Reddy has played a central role in organizing and sustaining it, bringing together physicians, healthcare organizations, sponsors and volunteers. HTA credited her leadership with helping build an enduring community initiative that has served countless people and inspired volunteerism.
GAPI, the Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage, presented Reddy with a Tree of Life Award in recognition of her leadership and dedication to the 50th fair. Sankara Nethralaya USA also presented her with a commemorative plaque honoring her service and commitment to improving lives through compassionate community outreach.
The temple also presented Kintu Shah with its Excellence in Community Service Award. Shah represented Healthsoft Foundation and Doctors General Laboratory of Chicago, Illinois. His generosity and commitment to affordable blood testing have helped make preventive healthcare accessible to community members. The recognition also highlighted the role of partnerships between community organizations and healthcare providers in improving public health.
The SAI Health Fair reflects the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who envisioned a society grounded in justice, equality and shared responsibility for others’ well-being.
Temple President Ravi Kari said the completion of the 50th fair was a moment of immense pride and gratitude for HTA, demonstrating what a community can accomplish when “compassion becomes action.” He thanked Reddy for her extraordinary leadership and commitment to community health, and said the recognition she received from GAPI and Sankara Nethralaya USA acknowledged her dedication and the lasting impact of her service. Kari also thanked Shah for his generosity, along with the physicians, healthcare professionals, sponsors and volunteers who contributed to the fair. Inspired by the values of service and humanity championed by Gandhi and Dr. King, he said HTA remained committed to carrying the legacy of compassion forward for generations.
HTA thanked the physicians, nurses, medical technicians, laboratory partners, healthcare organizations, sponsors and community partners who contributed their expertise, resources and time. The temple also recognized its Community Services team, trustees, coordinators and volunteers for organizing both days and helping ensure a welcoming experience for participants. HTA thanked the community members and families whose participation and encouragement have helped sustain the initiative for 25 years.