Satya Sai Baba (born Sathya Narayana Raju 23 November 1926 – 24 April 2011) was an Indian guru, cult leader and philanthropist. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi. Sai Baba's materializations of vibhuti (holy ash) and other small objects such as rings, necklaces, and watches, along with reports of miraculous healings, resurrections, clairvoyance, bilocation, and alleged omnipotence and omniscience, were a source of both fame and controversy. His devotees considered them signs of his divinity, while skeptics viewed them as simple conjuring tricks. The Sathya Sai Organization, founded by Sai Baba "to enable its members to undertake service activities as a means to spiritual advancement", has over 1,200 Sathya Sai Centres (branches) in 126 countries. Through this organization, Sai Baba established a network of free hospitals, clinics, drinking water projects, auditoriums, ashrams and schools.
Sri Satyasai MurliDhar Ayurvedic College & Hospital (SSMD), Moga was established in 1982. Till date approx 1800 students have graduated from the college and they are doing very well in their field. The Institute is affiliated to the Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Hoshiarpur for teaching, research and examination purposes and follows the syllabus and curriculum prescribed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi, and the statutory regulatory body for Indian Systems of Medicine in the country as adopted by the University.