"The revered Founder of our University, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University for His Humanitarian Global community service projects and the initiatives and efforts of our university in reviving Indian classical music, dance and other art forms. The occasion was graced by Sri T.B. Jayachandra – Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Special representative in Delhi; Professor Nagesh V Bettakote –Vice Chancellor of Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University; and Sri B.N. Narasimhamurthy, Chancellor, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence. The Honorary Doctorate was personally awarded to Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai at Sathya Sai Grama on 28 December 2023 for the Fifth Annual Convocation of Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, which was held on 18 October 2023 at Mysore. The other dignitaries at the event were Dr. Thothathri Venugopal – Registrar (Evaluation), Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence; Professor K.M. Mahadevan – Registrar (Evaluation), Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University; and Dr. Srikanta Murthy K – Vice-Chancellor, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence."