Sai Darbar Mandir, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad.

Aum Sai Ram!

Today I would like to share Snaps of Sai Darbar Mandir, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad. I am sure that we all have seen a lot of temples of Shri Sai but every temple is unique.

Those Days Baba used to appear before his devotees. For instance,

1. Sai appeared to Shama when Sushila wasn't well.

2. Sai appeared to Sai Sharanandji to give him Sanyaas.

The same way he appeared before a lady whom Sai Devotees Know & Call as 'Maami' (maternal aunt).

Maami's real name is Vasantiben Laljibhai Patel (Maami) and Mama's real name is Harjivan Laljibhai Patel (Maama).

With all sincere devotion, she has been always praying to Sai Baba by Chanting his name, doing parayan of satcharitra , singing his leelas.

One day Baba appeared to her and said that he wanted to stay there with them and help his devotees through her. And she was blessed by baba, she regularly performed his aarti and puja the way it is done in Shirdi.

They had Langar/Bhandara every month, Bhajan on every Thursdays and whenever someone came asking for some solution baba guided them through her in all the ways. Baba always answered his devotees questions through her.

Just a year back during January she sent her young son for Bhandara at Shirdi. He served everyone with his own hands and came back to Ahmedabad. All of a sudden he was restless. Soon within no time he left his earthly body and reached baba forever leaving small child and wife behind him.

That day people had come for kirtan and saw this. They were really shocked. Such a big thing was enough for anyone to move away his belief but as they say true devotees get stronger when put to tests.

She went ahead to make a big temple for Sai Baba & called it Sai Darbar and continued her seva there. This temple is Build in Shirdi - Dwarakamai Style & Baba is sitting on Stone in Dwarakamai Posture.

A small Golden Statue of baba which Maami used to have at her house is now moved to temple & Placed behind the Main Statue. Here are some snaps of the Temple.

To See Complete Set of 20 Snaps visit:
Sai Darbar Mandir, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad.

To See Complete Set of 20 Snaps visit:
Sai Darbar Mandir, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad.

Address

Sai Darbar Mandir
Deshvali Society, K.K Nagar Road,
Near HP petrol pump, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad,
Gujarat, India

Pigeon getting Moksha at Sai Baba's Feet. Kelambakkam Sai Temple, Chennai

Aum Sai Ram

This is the 4th set of Snaps on the Series Kelambakkam Shirdi Sai Temple, Chennai. This set of snaps shows a pigeon getting Moksha at Sai Baba's Feet.

It is told that this Pigeon was making rounds around the Sai Baba temple for quite some time. It was spotted before some days by the locals as well as members of the Sai Temple. Pigeons are rare to spot at chennai. The only birds that can be spotted around chennai are Crows, Eagles, Sparrows & Vultures.

It was rare & Sai devotees thought that it is a leela of Baba to send a Pigeon at this temple. After few days it was seen inside the temple on the chandelier. It stayed there till all the rituals were completed. Then it flew down to Baba's feet & left this world.

This Pigeon had indeed got blessings from baba that it got Moksha at the Feet of Sai Baba. Though the death of Pigeon was rather disturbing, the members of the temple decided to give a proper last ritual to the Pigeon. Pigeon was kept on a Baba's cloth & covered with Jasmine Flowers. Later on the rituals were performed & the temple was sanitised & opened back to Sai Devotees.

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Pigeon getting Moksha at Sai Baba's Feet.

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Pigeon getting Moksha at Sai Baba's Feet.

To see other set of Snaps on this temple visit:
Kelambakkam Sai Temple - Bhoomi Puja
Sai Baba Statue at Kelambakkam Sai Temple
New Simhasan & Crown at Sai Baba Temple, Kelambakkam
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Rama Navami Celebration at Shirdi Sai Temple, Kelambakkam

Temple Address:
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Renukambal Nagar
Kelambakkam
Chennai-603103

Phone No: 9444024685/9444083309

Shirdi Sai Baba's Wax Statue in Wax Museum Lonavala

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Fashioned on the lines of UK’s Madame Tussauds, a Wax artist from Kerala, Sunil Kandalloor's Wax Museum at Lonavala has Life-like Wax Statues of Shirdi Sai Baba, Satya Sai Baba, Mother Teresa and other Celebrities too.

Kandalloor displayed his first Wax Statue, which was Lord Krishna’s bust for Guruvayur Temple Museum in Kerala.

The Eyes of the artefacts are made of glass and chemicals but the Eyebrows, Hair & Eyelashes are made of real human Hair, which he sources from Temples like Tirupati Balaji more often instead of beauty salons.

The exact shade of the Skin is reached at with deftly mixed tempera colours. The final touch comes from the Clothes & the Shoes, usually straight out of the subject’s personal wardrobe.

Each wax statue is made of fibre and close to 35 kgs of wax, among other things and costs close to Rs 1 lakh. The museum also has tailors hired to design the clothes for the statuette.

Kandalloor can make one Wax image in a month’s time and can disintegrate and join it back in 10 minutes.

Photography is allowed standing next to any of the wax sculptures.

Address:
CELEBRITY WAX MUSEUM
Lonavala,
Pune Dist
Varsoli,
Maharashtra
India.
Tele: +91 211 4277666, +91 211 4323866
Web: www.celebritywaxmuseum.com
Timings: 08:30am to 09:30pm

Data Courtesy: Rohit Behal, Mumbai.

New Simhasan & Crown at Sai Baba Temple, Kelambakkam, Chennai

Aum Sai Ram

Today i'm posting 3rd set of Snaps on the Series Kelambakkam Sai Baba Temple, Chennai. To visit previous Posts on this temple visit the below given link.

Today's set of snaps are of the New Simhasan & Crown made for Sai Baba. Baba is looking happy & contented sitting on this new Simhasan & also wearing the beautiful Silver Crown.

To see Complete set of 25 Snaps visit:

New Simhasan & Crown at Sai Baba Temple, Kelambakkam

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New Simhasan & Crown at Sai Baba Temple, Kelambakkam

To see other set of Snaps on this temple visit:
Kelambakkam Sai Temple - Bhoomi Puja
Sai Baba Statue at Kelambakkam Sai Temple
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Rama Navami Celebration at Shirdi Sai Temple, Kelambakkam

Temple Address:
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Renukambal Nagar
Kelambakkam
Chennai-603103

Phone No: 9444024685/9444083309

Sai Baba Statue at Kelambakkam Sai Temple

Aum Sai Ram.

Today I'm posting Snaps of Sai Baba marble statue at Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple, Renukambal Nagar, Kelambakkam, Chennai-603103.

Panchamukhi Vinaya Statue is also installed in the temple at along with Shirdi Sai Baba. Below are set of Snaps of Sai Baba with different Alankaram.

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Sai Baba with Different Alankaram

To see Complete set of 11 Snaps visit:

Sai Baba with Different Alankaram

To see other set of Snaps on this temple visit:
Kelambakkam Sai Temple - Bhoomi Puja
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Rama Navami Celebration at Shirdi Sai Temple, Kelambakkam

Temple Address:
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Renukambal Nagar
Kelambakkam
Chennai-603103

Phone No: 9444024685/9444083309

Shirdi Sai Mandira, Brahmin Street, Hoskote, Bangalore Rural Dist.

Aum Sai Ram

I was lucky enough to visit this Shirdi Sai Mandir at Brahmin Street, Hoskote on Sunday, 27th June 2010. I started early in the morning & after visiting 3 Sai Temples ended up late to visit this temple.

My Day started with a Visit to
Shri Shirdi ke Sai Baba Mandir. Devanahalli, Bangalore Rural.

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Seva Kendra. Budigere, Bangalore Rural Dist.

Sri Sainatha Jnana Kendra, Bhattrena Halli, Vijayapura Tk, Bangalore Rural.

By the time, i reached Hoskote it was Noon & the temple was closed for the Afternoon Break after the Madhyan Aarti.

As i had already spoken to the Founder Trustee of this temple Mr. T.S.Sai Ramesh over phone regarding my interest in visiting their temple he made special arrangement to open the Temple during the break & get me darshan of Sri Sai Baba. Here are some of the Snaps i would like to share with All Sai Devotees.

To see Complete set of snaps of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Mandira, Brahmin Street, Hoskote.
Kumbabishekam Ceremony Snaps

This is first of its kind temple that i have visited so far. The speciality being the Marble statues of Sri Narasimha Swamiji Founder of All India Sai Samaj, Mylapore,Chennai & Sri Radha Krishna Swamiji, a Disciple of Sri Narasimha Swamiji & Founder of Shirdi Sai Mandir/Samaj at N R Colony, Thyagaraja Nagar, Bangalore have been placed next to Sai Baba Statue.

This may be the only temple till date to have placed the Statues of Guruji's from south India who were part of the 40 Stanch devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba & also had the Privilege to be along with the group of 40 Sai Devotees whose Photos has been displayed in the Sai Sansthan - Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi.

A Beautiful Marble Statue of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba has been Installed at this Temple & this is the only Sai Baba Temple at Hoskote Town. This Temple was inaugurated on 19 Feb 2009 with a grand opening ceremony & kumbabishekam.

Marble has been laid through out the Temple floor & makes the temple look very Rich. All the Rituals are being done by Priest as per the Sai Sansthan Guidelines. Sai Dhuni & Statue of Sri Ganeshji has been Placed behind the Temple.

An Office Room & Kitchen to prepare Prasadam have also been built. A Meditation hall in the First floor is a Boon for people who want to spend time peacefully concentrating on Sai Baba & meditate on him. Construction are on the way for 2 Guest rooms for Guest from other Place to relax for some time.

A Statue of Sai Baba made up of White metal has been placed in the Temple & is used during the palki utsav. Every Poornima, Samuhika Satya Narayana Vratham is conducted to benefit the Devotees. Sankata hari Chataurti is also conducted to please Lord Ganesha & Devotees visit Sai Mandir in 100's to get blessings of Lord Ganesha & Sai Baba. Special Bhajans are sung on Thursday & Sunday. Many people from bangalore visit this temple on Special days as the crowd is rather less compared to temples in bangalore & also it is peaceful.

To see Complete set of snaps of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Mandira, Brahmin Street, Hoskote.
Kumbabishekam Ceremony Snaps

Temple Address:
Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir,
Brahmin Street, Hoskote : 562114.
Bangalore Rural District.
Landmark: Near to Main Bazaar.

Contact Person:
T.S.Sai Ramesh - Founder
+91 99002 15194
Mr.Lakshmi Kanth H.L - Manager

Temple Timings:
6:15am - 10:00am
11:15am - 01:00pm
5:00pm - 8:30pm

Aarti Timings:
Kakad Aarti 6:30am
Chota Arati 9:30am
Noon Aarti 12:00pm
Dhoop Aarti 6.00pm
Shej Aarti 8:00pm

Raksha Bandhan Sai Wallpaper For Mobile

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Raksha Bandhan Sai Wallpapers

Aum Sai Ram.

"Happy & Prosperous Raksha Bandan to all Sai Family Members".

Raksha Bandhan celebration is the festival to express the immaculate love between brothers and sisters. This festival is being celebrated with fervor and joy since ancient period. Rakhi epitomizes the unconditional love between brothers and sisters. Ladies start the preparation at least a fortnight before the festival. In order to make the day special, they buy rakhis, rakhi gifts, rakhi pooja thalis, sweets, etc for making the day special. This is also an occasion for family get together where they collectively celebrate this sacred festival. Exchange of beautiful rakhi gifts among dear ones make this occasion a sweet remembrance for many years to come.

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Raksha Bandhan Wishes
Quotes for Sister on Raksha Bandhan
Rakhi Celebrations

Kelambakkam Sai Temple Bhoomi Puja

Aum Sai Ram.
Recently i received the complete set of snaps taken during the Bhoomi puja ceremony at Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple, Renukambal Nagar, Kelambakkam, Chennai-603103.

Bhoomi puja, navagraha homam was conducted & temple construction work started after the completion of Puja.

To see Complete set 51 of snaps of Bhoomi Puja visit:
Bhoomi Puja - Kelambakkam Shirdi Sai Temple, Chennai.

To see Complete set 51 of snaps of Bhoomi Puja visit:
Bhoomi Puja - Kelambakkam Shirdi Sai Temple, Chennai.

To see other set of Snaps on this temple visit:
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Rama Navami Celebration at Shirdi Sai Temple, Kelambakkam

Temple Address:
Sri Shirdi Sathguru Sainath Charitable Trust & Temple
Renukambal Nagar
Kelambakkam
Chennai-603103

Phone No: 9444024685/9444083309

Sri Sainatha Jnana Kendra, Bhattrena Halli, Vijayapura Tk, Bangalore Rural Dist.

Aum Sai Ram

As said in my previous article about my Pilgrimage to visit 4 Shirdi Sai Temples in Bangalore Rural Dist. I visited 2 temples of Shirdi Sai on Sunday, 27th June 2010 & headed towards the 3rd temple at Bhattrena Halli, Vijayapura.

The temples i visited were:

Shri Shirdi ke Sai Baba Mandir. Devanahalli, Bangalore Rural.

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Seva Kendra. Budigere, Bangalore Rural Dist.

Kindly see the Complete set of 20 Snaps of this temple
before reading the Description of this Temple.
Sri Sainatha Jnana Kendra,Bhattrena Halli, Vijayapura.

This temple is situated at Battrena Halli, a small village between Vijayapura & Sidlaghatta & around 5 kms from Vijayapura. There are frequent buses from Bangalore towards vijayapura/Sidlaghatta & from there one as to take Auto ricksaw or Share auto to visit this temple.

People going on own vehicle can directly go to Bhattrena Halli via Devanahalli, Vijayapura. In between they can cover Devanahalli Sai Baba mandir at avathi as i did. Then come back towards devanahalli town & ask for vijayapura/ sidlaghatta. Vijayapura is at a distance of around 14kms from devanahalli.

Kindly visit map to see both the temples marked & also the route to Bhattrena Halli from Vijayapura.

Now regarding the history of temple, this temple was opened for Sai devotees on 14th Sep 2005. It has completed 4 years & it has become the one & only Sai Shethram for all people around these towns. Even some Muslims were keen on guiding me towards the temple.

This temple was jointly founded by 2 brothers Sri Venkatesh M & Sri Narayana Murthy M. Sri Venkatesh M being the elder is the Founder of the Temple & Sri Narayana Murthy M is the Developer of the same. It is Sri Narayana Murthy's vision which has been the working force to make this temple so beautiful.

As the Founder were born here at Bhattrena Halli, they wanted to open a place of Worship for the People of their village. As they are Stonch devotees of Shirdi Sai Baba, they wanted to build a temple of Sai Baba.

When they asked for the permission to build the temple, Sai Baba granted them the permission but asked them to buy a land that he had selected almost 35 years ago by planting 2 coconut trees there.

This land was near to the Lands of the founder & belonged to a Brahmin. when the brahmin came to know about Baba's wish to get a temple built at his Property, the Brahmin agreed to give land to be developed into a Beautiful temple. If you see the entrance of the temple, 2 coconut trees are placed next to the Entrance of the Temple Arch, Parallel to the Main Entrance of the Temple. It looks like Baba is sitting just in between the 2 coconut trees.

Both the Outer Wall & Inner Wall as well as the flooring has been covered by White Marble. This temple is looking almost like a Marble wonder with tons of Marble used to decorate the complete Structure. Ceiling is well painted with floral patterns.

Sri Muni Narayanappa K S is the Trustee member of this temple taking care of the complete temple Administration & Sri Amarnath is the Manager of the Temple.

This temple opens at 06:15am with the morning Aarti & kept open till evening 9:00pm. A group of Purohits are maintaining the temple is turns & due to this there is no break in between. Every thursdays as the Crowd is more the temple is kept open till 11:00pm.

A Huge Gopuram with a "Om" inscribed in it welcomes Sai Devotees to the temple. Two elephants made of marble & two Dwarapalakas standing at the entrance of the temple, indicates that it is a Sansthan & not just some ordinary temple. Statue of Differents Gods & Goddess are placed above the temple on the outer wall.


Inside the Temple, a Beautiful Marble Statue of Shirdi Sai Baba about 5 ft is placed. Smaller statues of Sai Baba used for Palaki Utsav & other ceremony are also well dressed & placed in front of the main Statue.

Marble statue of Ganesha, Subramanya & Ayyappa are placed along with Sai Baba inside the temple. Dwarakamai, Gurusthan, A Statue of Balamuri Ganesha & Jalakanteshwara along with Ganga matha is also placed in the temple premises.
Every Thursday there is a Special Puja, Alankaram, Palaki Utsav & temple is kept open till 11:00pm after the Shej Aarti. All the Rituals are followed as per Shirdi Sai Sansthans guidelines.

Satya Narayana Vratham is conducted on every Poornima/Full Moon day & Sankata hara Ganesha Puja is done on Chauti of every month. 100's of devotees participate in this Puja & get the Blessings of God.
Every year on 12th, 13th & 14th of September Varshi Kotsava/Anniversary of temple is conducted grandly & lot of people from bangalore & other far of places visit the temple to get the blessings of Sai Baba.

A Choultary/Marriage Hall is constructed behind the temple & is given to the poor at discounted rates to perform marriage & other rituals.

Guest rooms are provided to Sai Devotees travelling from far of places to take rest for some time.

To see the Complete set of 20 Snaps of this temple
Sri Sainatha Jnana Kendra,Bhattrena Halli, Vijayapura.

Temple Address:
Sri Sainatha Jnana Kendra.
Bhattrena Halli,
5th Km, Vijayapura Tk,
Bangalore Rural District.
Landmark: Alight near 5th KM Bus Stop

Contact Person:
Sri Venkatesh M (Founder)
Sri Narayana Murthy M (Co Founder )

Sri Muni Narayanappa K S (Temple Administrator)

Sri Amarnath (Manager)
Phone: + 91 99455 15800

Temple Timings:
6:15am - 9:00pm

Aarti Timings:
Kakad Aarti 6:30am
Chota Arati 9:30am
Noon Aarti 12:00pm
Dhoop Aarti 6.00pm
Shej Aarti 8:00pm

Photo Courtesy: Raghav N
Map Courtesy: www.mapmyindia.com