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Om Sri Sai Nathaya Namah. This Sai Photo Blog has been created to Spread Love & Affection of Shirdi Sai Baba. This Blog has been Dedicated to all Sai Devotees around the World. This Photo Blog has been made with the intension to Display all the Snaps & Wallpapers of Shirdi Sai Baba. Also cover as Many Sai Temples Around the World & Post Snaps of the Same with a Small write up of the Temple & Temple Address. Kindly Feel Free to Download Snaps of Sai Baba & Be Blessed. Om Sai Ram

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Sai Ram

Om Sri Sai Nathaya Namah. This Sai Photo Blog has been created to Spread Love & Affection of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. This Blog has been Dedicated to all Sai Devotees around the World. This Photo Blog has been made with the intension to Display all the Snaps & Wallpapers of Shirdi Sai Baba & Also cover as Many Sai Temples Around the World & Post Snaps of the Same with a Small write up of the Temple Details & Temple Address. Kindly Feel Free to Download Snaps of Sai Baba & Be Blessed. Om Sai Ram

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Samadhi Mandir Designed at Sai Devotees Home

Aum Sai Ram

Today we are going to see the Slide Show of Samadhi Mandir Designed at Sai Devotees Home by Ms. Sai Aastha Grover, New Delhi, India.

To view the Complete set of 63 Posters visit:
Samadhi Mandir Designed at Sai Devotees Home.




Courtesy:
Photo: Sai Aastha Grover, New Delhi.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Sai Baba E Cards & Poster by Sai Aastha Grover.

Aum Sai Ram

Today we are seeing the Slide Show of Sai Baba E Cards & Posters designed by Budding Artist Ms. Sai Aastha Grover, New Delhi, India. Do feel free to see the complete set of Posters of Sai Baba.

To view the Complete set of 36 Posters visit:
Sai Baba E Cards & Poster by Sai Aastha Grover.



Courtesy:
Photo: Sai Aastha Grover, New Delhi.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

ISO 9001:2008 Certificate for Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Thane, Maharashtra

Aum Sai Ram

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple At Kajuwadi Is The First Temple In Thane To Receive An ISO Certification. An unobtrusive, small, clean and neat Temple standing at Kajuwadi at Siddhivinayak Chowk near Louiswadi, having achieved an outstanding Certification of merit, the ISO 9001:2008 rating.

Shri.Sanjay Kadam, the secretary confirmed, "Yes, we have received the Certification for the Management and it is is valid for Three years."

This place of worship had its Bhoomi Pujan in 1999 by late Firebrand Sena leader Shri.Anand Dhige and completed the construction by April 30, 2006, on the day of Akshaya Tritiya.

The Sai Temple sees a daily flow of about 300 to 400 devotees which surge to about 1,500 on Thursdays and other occasions like Ram Navami, Dassera, Guru Purnima, Dutta and Hanuman Jayanti, Nag Panchami and Diwali Laxmi Pooja, apart from the Akshaya Tritiya every year when the opening of the Sai Temple is commemorated with a 5 days function, whose culmination is done with the Bhandara from 12 noon till the evening.

The Jatro Utsav sees a surge of 8,000 to 10, 000 people. On this day, Haripat, Kirtan, Bhajans and Puja activities followed by a Bhandara are observed. It also takes out the Palkhi of Shri Sai on the last day.

This Sai Baba Temple of Shri Sai Dham Anand Sanstha also holds various Social / Charitable & Medical activities.

Kadam added, "We plan to build a Bhakt Nivas at Shirdi which can accommodate 500 to 600 devotees who go walking to Shirdi next to the main Sai temple. There will prasad facilities available and if the devotees let us know in advance for us to provide them Bathing and other Toiletry Facilities."

The Idol of Sai Baba here is one inch shorter than the one in Shirdi and the whole area surrounding the statue is air conditioned, with proper lighting which highlights the statue of Shri Saibaba."


Sai Temple's Kalash Poojan
Presentation of Silver Throne to
Shri Sai Baba on 24th April 2009




Temple Address
Siddhvinayak Chowk,
Kajuwadi,
Thane (W) - 400604
Maharashtra.
India

Telephone
+91- 22 - 25837586

Contact Person
Mr. Eknath Jangam

Email
info@saidham.org

Website
:: Shri Saidham Anand Sanstha ::

Courtesy:
Article: Mr Rohit Behal, Mumbai.

Source: Mumbai Mirror.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Sai Wallpapers for Mobile - Nov 2010 # 2

Aum Sai Ram

Please find Wallpapers of Shirdi Sai Baba for Mobile Phones designed by Sai Devotee Ms. Sai Aastha Grover, New Delhi. This entire set of Wallpapers have been edited to fit the Cell Phone Screen by Raghav N.

Screen Size: 240* 320





Screen Size: 320* 240


Friday, November 26, 2010

Sai Wallpapers for Mobile - Nov 2010 # 1

Aum Sai Ram

Please find Wallpapers of Shirdi Sai Baba for Mobile Phones taken during the Punja Thithi Ceremony 2010. Gold Paduka & Shanku Patra were offered to Sai during this Occasion.

Screen Size: 240* 320






Courtesy:
Raghav N

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Silver Simhasan at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Chaderghat, Hyderabad.

Aum Sai Ram

On 17th October 2010, Punya Thithi of Sai Baba, the Sai Baba Temple at Chaderghat, Hyderabad got a new Face Lift. A new Silver Simhasan was installed in the Samadhi Mandir & all the walls in the Sanctum were covered with Silver. A Gold Crown was also gifted to Sai Baba on this occasion. The Complete Hall has been Air Conditioned.

The Silver Simhasan Work & covering of walls with Silver started during the 2nd Week of August & got completed in time before the Punya Thithi Ceremony of Sai Baba.

I had previously visited this temple with my Family friend during my 2nd Piligrimage to Hyderabad on 03rd Aug 2010.

I Thank Sai Devotee Sri Gopal Boiena from Hyderabad a Distinguished Member of Our Sai Photo Blog for Contributing these Snaps taken on the Occasion of Punya Thithi ceremony held at Chaderghat Sai Baba Temple, Hyderabad.

Sai Devotees who wish to send Articles & Photos regarding Sai Baba Temple can send us the details along with the Snaps to our mail id: saiinc@ymail.com

To see Complete set of 12 Snaps of Silver Simhasan visit:
Silver Simhasan at Sai Baba Temple, Chaderghat, Hyderabad.

To read More about this temple do also visit:
Shirdi Sai Mandir, Chaderghat, Hyderabad




Map to Sai Baba Temple for MGBS/Imliban Bus Stand

To see Complete set of 12 Snaps of Silver Simhasan visit:
Silver Simhasan at Sai Baba Temple, Chaderghat, Hyderabad.

Temple Address:

Sri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan Trust
Chaderghat, Hyderabad-500 027,
Andhra Pradesh, India.

Phone:
040-24740123

Location:
Nearest landmark
From MGBS/CBS : 1/4th Km.
Kachiguda Railway station : 1 to 2 Km.

Courtesy:
Mr. Gopal Boiena, Hyderabad.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir, Balabhadrapuram, A P.

Aum Sai Ram

Today we are going to see the Sri Andhra Shirdi Sai Mandir, Balabhadrapuram, East Godavari Dist. This temple is It is often refered as Andhra Shiridi by locals. It is about 20kms from Samalkot Jn. It is on the way from Samalkot to Anaparthi. There are lot of buses plying from Samalkot Railway Station towards the temple.

Special Features of this Sai Baba Mandir

1. A Very Powerful Sri chakram is placed in front of Baba's statue which fulfills all the desires and wishes of the Sai Devotees who pray there.

2. The temple is a two storied building, the lower floor is used as Kalyanamandapam.

3. There is a Big Dhyana Mandir which helps devotees to complete their Meditation & Cosmic Vibrations can be felt at the Dhyana Mandir.

4. Pulav Rice is sold as Prasadam at minimum cost.






Temple Address
Sri Andhra Shirdi Sai Mandir.
Balabhadrapuram,
East Godavari Dist.
Andhra Pradesh.

Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:

Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Sai Baba Wallpapers for November 2010.

Aum Sai Ram

Today we have uploaded 60 E Cards & Wallpapers of Shirdi Sai Baba in to this Album.
Do kindly Check out the Slide Show.

To Download Wallpapers from this Album visit:
Sai Baba Wallpapers for November 2010.



Wallpaper Courtesy:
Anand Bharti, India

Monday, November 22, 2010

Baba's Prana Pratishta at Sai Baba Temple, Billerica - MA, USA

Aum Sai Ram


To see Complete Set of 43 Snaps of Prana Pratistha visit:
Baba's Prana Pratishta at Sai Baba Temple, Billerica - MA, USA

Sai Baba's Life size marble Idol arrived in North Billerica on 25th Jul 2010 - Guru Purnima Day. The Pran Pratishtha of Baba's Idol was done on 09th Oct 2010, the first day of Navami by priest Bhairav Swami.

Finally with a Akhanda Parayan of Ram Charitmanas and Sai Baba's Abhishek,
"Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth"
- Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Center of Spiritual Excellence was inaugurated on 16th-17th Oct 2010 - "Dusshera". It is the First Temple with a 6 feet tall, life size beautiful marble Idol of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba in the New England area.

Photo Slide Show


Videos




Temple Address

- Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth -
267 Boston Rd,
Suite 9,
North Billerica,
Massachusetts - 01862
USA.

Phone: 978-27- MY-SAI OR (978) 276-9724
Web: www.dwarkamai.com
Email: mailbox@dwarkamai.com

Temple Timings
Mornings - 07:00 AM to 08:30 AM
Evenings - 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM Daily.
Dhoop Aarti @ 07:00 PM Daily
Kakad Aarti @ 07:15 AM Thursday & Saturday only

Directions

The Town of Billerica is located 20 miles northwest of Boston and borders Lowell to the South.
"Shri Dwarkamai Vidyapeeth" is located in Billerica.
It is easily reachable by I-495 and I-95 via Route 3.

Driving from I-95 or MA-128
Take Exit 32 towards US-3 North towards Nashua.
Take Exit 28 for Treble Cove Rd towards North Billerica.
Turn Left at Treble Cove Rd.
Continue on Bridge St.
Take left on Boston Rd at the light. MacDonald's will be to your left.
Arrive at 267 Boston Rd to the left.

Driving from I-495
Take Exit 35 towards US-3 South towards Burlington.
Take Exit 29 for MA-129 E towards Billerica.
Continue for 2.3 miles.
Arrive at 267 Boston Rd to the right.

Driving from US-3
Follow directions for North or South bound travel on Rt 3 from above.
Commuter Rail Billerica is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail
and easily reachable from North Station in Boston.
The Sai Temple is located within 2.5 miles from the North Billerica Commuter Station.

Inside the Complex
Temple is located at the rear of the Building A to the left as you enter.
Take a sharp left at the fork.
Take right at the end of the parking lot facing MacDonald's.
Drive to the end of the lot and temple is located on the right at Suite 9.

Courtesy: Rohit Behal, Mumbai

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Gold Paduka Installed at Dwarakamai on Punya Thithi 2010

Aum Sai Ram

Gold Paduka to Sai Baba was installed at Dwarakamai, Shirdi on the Occasion of Punya Thithi 2010 held on 17th Oct 2010.

To see complete set of Snaps visit:
Gold Paduka Installed at Dwarakamai,

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Sai Baba Punya Thithi 2010. Shirdi

Aum Sai Ram

Today's Slide Show is of Sai Baba's Punya Thithi 2010.

To See Complete set of 65 Snaps of Punja Thithi visit:
Sai Baba Punya Thithi 2010.



Video





Friday, November 19, 2010

Shri Sai Baba Temple - Assangthang, Sikkim.

Aum Sai Ram

Namchi: On 3rd Nov 2010 Sikkim bestowed a newly built Magnificent Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Assangthang, Namchi in South Sikkim. The holy temple was inaugurated by the the Chief Minister, Dr Pawan Chamling and his wife Smt Tika Maya Chamling.

A day long inaugural program was initiated with a ‘Deep Prajwalan’ event by the Chief Guest. Also, on this very occasion a Statue of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba was unveiled and made for public worship after chanting the holy mantras.

This was followed by a documentary film presentation on "Shri Shirdi Sai Baba - the Pilgrimage". Bhakti programs were also carried by Bal Bikas Satya Sai Sanghathan Sikkim during the programme.






During the inaugural session, the Chief Minister was felicitated by the Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sewa Trust of Sikkim, whose Trustees are Mr Mahavir Prasad Agarwal, Mr Gagan Rai, Mr Tashi Sherpa, Mr TB Rai and Mr B Rajalim.

Special mementos were awarded by the Chief Guest to the team members who have worked day and night on the project.

The entire designing & blending of the Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Shrine's architectural layout was done by the renowned architect Mr Kiran Rasaily. The Unveiling of this Sai Temple was indeed a historical achievement in Sikkim’s chapter.

Courtesy:
Article: Rohit Behal, Mumbai
Source: Voice of Sikkim

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Sri Sai Baba Mandir, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore

Aum Sai Ram

To see Complete set of 6 snaps of this temple visit:
Sri Sai Baba Mandir, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore

This is the 8th & final Temple visited by me on my 3rd Piligrimage to Sai Temples in Bangalore on 10th October 2010. After Completing Darshan at Harishchandra Ghat/ Sri Rama Puram Sai Baba Temple, I wanted to come back to my home. It was already nearly 12:45pm & i was sure that all the Sai Baba temple would have been closed for the After Noon Break.

I took the Sampige Road, Malleshwaram Route towards the home, when i came close to this Famous Sai Temple, I could see that the Door was Half closed & that the Cleaning Staff of the temple were busy in Cleaning the Sanctum. I went in a Hurry to Have a Quick Darshan of Sai Baba. I was told that i cannot do the Pradakshina as the Staff has already started to clean & they would not allow any one around the Sanctum.

I just tried my luck again & asked if i could atleast touch the paduka of Shirdi Sai Baba & have his blessings. After Initial Thought the Staff agreed to let me in only to touch the Paduka. I touched the Paduka & i felt happy to do the same. This is the very first Sai Baba temple i had been in Bangalore before 10 Years during 1999 - 2000.

The atmosphere looked almost the Same. Baba was looking even more Matured & i could see that Baba was wearing a Beautiful White Silk Robe for the Sunday Darshan. I have many memories attached with this temple in Bangalore.

Before 4 years there were no Sai Baba Temples in my Home Town Tumkur. The Nearest Sai Baba Temple would be this temple at Malleshwaram which is around 70kms from my home. During my College Semester Holidays I used to take a Train at 7:20am at Tumkur & Reach Malleshwaram by 9:20am. Then Walk down to this temple which is around 2 - 3 kms from the Station & it used to take 15 - 20 minutes to do So. I used to Reach Temple by 10:00 Am.

Go Around Sai Baba Couple of times. Some times i used to Miss the Count of No of Pradakshina Done to Sai. Then i used to go to the Meditation Hall in the Basement of the Temple. I used to meditate for about 1 hr & also take some rest during that period. Attend the Sai Baba Aarti at 12:00pm. After the completion of Aarti, I used to Take the Prasad in a Cover & Run towards the Railways Station as my return train would be at 1:50pm.

Some times some regular Devotees would recognised me & were generous enough to Drop me to the Railway Station. Before 5 Years it used to be a Big Effort to get Darshan of Sai Baba.

Thanks to Sai, Now my Home town has 2 Sai Baba Temples & 2 More yet to open in another 6 - 12 Months Time.

Even today when ever i visit this temple, i just cherish all those wonderful moments & those Efforts to See Sai Baba.

There is a Meditation Hall as Said earlier in the Basement of the Temple. It is opened from 7am till 10am. Then during evening for an Hour or So. A Laminated photo graph of Sai Baba along with a Diya has been kept in the Hall.

Special Abhishekam & Alankaram is done on Every Thursdays & Sundays & on Special Days Like New Year, Sankaranthi, Ugadi, Ram Namavi, Guru Poornima, Punya Thithi.

Blood Donation Camp & Free medical & Eye Camp are arranged once in a Year During the Temple Anniversary. Prasadam Served at this temple is really tasty. There are few Make Shift Shops near to the temple, Selling Puja Articles, Reading Material, Cds & Photo Frams of Sai Baba. Beautiful Flower Garland is Also available. The Prices are Sky High & people selling the Flowers & Articles near come down with the Pricing.

So it would be Advisible to Buy Garlands at the Malleshwaram Market, which is less than 200 mtrs from the temple. People interested to Buy Spiritual Material can Visit Giri Brothers Stores at 5th Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram. It is Near to the Underpass Build Across Sampige Road.

All these Pleasent Memories have brought about a Huge Change in my Life style & also the belief that some one is taking care of me is brings Satisfaction with me.

Young Sai Devotees can plan a visit to this temple in groups to receive Blessings from Sai Baba & later on Hang out either at Cafe Coffee Day or Pizza Corner which arejust opposite to the Temple.




To see Complete set of 6 snaps of this temple visit:
Sri Sai Baba Mandir, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore

Temple Address
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir.
Sri Sai Mandali (R)
No.14, Sampige Road,
Near Kadu Malleswara Temple,
Malleswaram,
Bangalore-560 003.

Land Mark
Alight at Malleswaram 15th Cross Bus Stop.
Opposite to the bus stop is Saibaba Temple.

Telephone No
080 - 23565304

Temple Timings
06:30am - 12:30pm
06:00pm - 08:30pm

Contact Person
Mr.Biligiri

Managing Trustee


Courtesy:
Article & Photo Courtesy: Raghav N

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Shirdi Sai Anugraha Peetam, Vizag, A P.

Aum Sai Ram

We are all driven by our karma.

From one life to another, we move across in a self-perpetuating cycle of rebirth and samsara. To help us break this cycle and to reach the feet of Paramaguru Sai, Satguru Tatvadarshi Sri Ramanananda Maharshiji has established Shirdi Sai Anugraha peetam on 18 th Feb 2003.Maharshiji through intense process of Prana Pratista (Chara Pratista) installed the Idols of Shirdi Sai Baba, Shiva Lingam, Vinayaka, Nandi, Mother Durga, and Padukas on 23rd Feb 2008. The Consecration ceremony was witnessed by thousands of devotees. Since then, the temple has attracted hundreds of thousands of devotees.Shirdi Sai Anugraha peetam draws people from around the world crossing all societal, cultural, language, age, gender barriers to experience the all powerful energy field. Sai manifested here, is continuously radiating the healing cosmic energy and you perceive the miraculous changes in your life at physical, mental and spiritual levels. You will also feel increasing energy, intelligence, clarity, & devotion and our soul experiences the happiest environment.

To see Complete Set of Snaps of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Anugraha Peetam, Vizag, A P.




Peetam is established with the following objectives

* To do research into the life and teachings of Paramaguru Shirdi Sai Baba, especially those aspects that transform human lives and improve the quality of their lives

* Conduct maximum number of Shirdi Sai Tatva Gnana Yagnas and Homams, at various cities/towns propagating Shirdi Sai philosophy.

* Atmopadesam (Divine Knowledge), Shaktipat (Energy Transmission), and training in Meditation, thus providing the Divine Bliss, Peace, Health and Happiness.

* Spreading the message of love, purity and saranagathi (total surrender), and sanctifying the lives in the service of Lord Sai.

* Making the people of the world to realize their inner Self, to attain Brahma Gnana and pave the way for people to attain Moksha (liberation) through message of total detachment and self-surrender.

* To strive to see the people perform Abhishekam, Aarathi, Adyayana, Parayana, Writing, Singing, and Clarification of doubts on worldly matters to something as profound as God realization.

* To promote qualities of humankind’s ideals of quality, coexistence, selflessness, and extend a helping hand to the poor and the needy in times of distress.

Anniversary Celebrations
Shirdi Sai Anugraha peetam Anniversary Celebrations are conducted in the month of February of every year. The morning begins with Maharshiji performing Pujas to all Deities followed by Rudra Abhishekam to Adi Guru Siva and Paramaguru Shirdi Sai, in the background of Vedic Pandits chanting mantras. It is such a divine and uplifting experience, words fail us to describe the experience.

Disciples & devotees from all across the world join Maharshiji on that morning. After Abhishekam, specially blessed Prasad and udi that has been energized by the Maharshiji is distributed among the disciples & devotees.

To see Complete Set of Snaps of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Anugraha Peetam, Vizag, A P.

Temple Address
SHIRDI SAI ANUGRAHA PEETAM
Tatvadarshi Sri Ramanananda Maharshi Tapo Nilayam
50-1-65, A.S.R. Nagar, Seethammadhara,
Near Kshatriya Kalyana Mandapam
Visakhapatnam. 530013
Andhra Pradesh, India.

Contact Numbers
For Appointments : +91 96181 90000
For Books & Audio : +91 99893 23344
For Satsang : +91 98859 00099

Peetam Branch office at Hyderabad
Surabhi Apartments
Flat-201, B-Block,1-1-563/564
Gandhi Nagar, New Bakaram
Near Golconda cross roads post office
Hyderabad - 500 020.
Phone: 040-27631910.
Off. Timings - 10AM – 4PM.

Website

Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:

Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Prana Pratishta Of Sai Baba's Idol Gurdaspur, Punjab

Aum Sai Ram.

Prana Pratishta of Sai Baba's Idol at Gurudaspur, Punjab was organised on 17th October 2010. Here are few pics of the prana pratishta ceremony.

To see Full set of 55 Snaps of Prana Pratishta of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Gurdaspur, Punjab






To see Full set of 55 Snaps of Prana Pratishta of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Gurdaspur, Punjab

TEMPLE ADDRESS
SHRI SHIRDI SAI MANDIR
SHRI SAI PARIVAAR SOCIETY
SHIVALA MIYAN MISTRI,
AMAMBARA BAZAR,
GURDASPUR.
PUNJAB, INDIA
PIN:- 143521

PHONE

Tel: +91 (0) 1874 655655

Mob: +91 (0) 99152 81447
Mob: +91 (0) 98760 21926
Mob: +91 (0) 98884 62116

Email
shrisaiparivaarsociety.gsp@gmail.com

Website
www.shrisaiparivaar.com

Courtesy:
Data & Photo: Rohit Behal, Mumbai

Monday, November 15, 2010

Sai Baba Temple, Madurai, Tamilnadu.

A New Beginning

The Naga Sai Temple at Madurai is one of the oldest temples dedicated to Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. Historical records indicate that the Temple exists since pre-independence days from 1945.

The temple was started by an eminent gathering of Sai devotees, who came together to form the Sri Sai Baba Bhakta Sabha. The Association was registered under the Societies Act, 1945.

Its most active members were Shri A Rajamannar Naidu and Dr Suryanarayanan, who were members of the All India Sai Samaj, started by Shri Narasimhaji Swamy in Mylapore, Chennai.

3rd Convention of All India Sai Samaj

The third convention of the All India Sai Samaj was held in Madurai in 1949, It was a grand affair with the personal organization of Shri S Rajamannar Naidu and Dr Suryanarayanan. The convention was blessed by the presence of Shri Narasimhaji Swami himself.

Inception

The temple was initially located within the campus of Sree Meenkshi Sundareshwarar Temple's Mela Adi Veedhi, until 1959.

In 1964, Shri A Rajamannar Naidu and Ramarathina Ammal family donated 35 cents of land at Gandhi Nagar for the construction of a temple of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba.

The new temple was a beehive of activities since its consecration in 1964. And was witness to a number of events and festivals.

Thousands of Sai devotees thronged the temple festival days, and it became a popular destination for visitors to Madurai.

1964 Convention of All India Sai Samaj

A historic occasion at the Temple was the All India Convention of the All India Sai Samaj at the temple in 1964. The convention was graced by the presence of Chief Minister Bhakthavatsalam, Madurai Collector TN Seshan and Sai Devotees Basheer Baba and Hegde.

Subsequent to the demise of both the founding trustees, the then Deputy Collector of Madurai, Mr G Govindaraju (son-in-law of A Rajamannar Naidu) took over the administration of the Temple. He took a lot of efforts to convert the tiled roof building into a huge structure. The services of Professional architects were engaged, and substantial funds were spent in structural changes.

But, a residential neighborhood, and the lack of an approach from the Main Road were major deterrents in the development of the temple. For almost 54 years, the lack of funds, and lack of proper infrastructure became a major issue.

Change of Management

At this juncture, Mrs Zeenath Kanagaraj Sai, belonging to the third generation of Raja Mannar Naidu's family assumed charge as the Secretary of the Temple.

Baba's blessings guided her in this daunting challenge, by transferring land to Arvind Eye Hospital, who proposed to build a charity eye hospital and research center.

A helping hand in her endeavor was 80 year old Shri LL Ramamoorthy (Vice President), who has ably assisted and guided her through every step of this service to Baba.

A devoted team of trustees soon started to take shape under the leadership of Mrs Zeenath Sai. One of the major decisions of the Trust was to move the temple out of the present premises.

A New Location

The major turning point came in 2003, with the acquisition of a 7 cent area on the Main Road in Andalpuram, on the T P K Road. The construction of the new temple began in right earnest.

A major contribution of Rs.5 lakhs from Mr Chandrasekhar and Malar Family gave the thrust to the construction activity. And the entire structure was ready in three years by 2006.

The temple was consecrated on August 31st 2006, with the performance of Kumbhabhishekam*, which was witnessed by a large number of devotees.

Today, the temple is witness to a number of festivals. And there is a continuous stream of devotees on all days, especially on Thursdays and Sundays.

Temple opens 06:00 am

Abhishekam to Shri Naga Sai Baba 06:30 am

Morning Aarti 07:00 am

Mid Day Aarti 11:30 am

Morning Darshan closes 12:00 noon

Temple Opens for Evening Darshan 05:00 pm

Evening Aarti 06:30 pm

Night Aarti 08:00 pm

Temple Closes 09:00 pm











Road Map to Sai Baba Temple

Temple Address
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
No # 10, TPK Road,
Andalpuram,
Madurai - 625003
Tamil Nadu
INDIA

Courtesy: Sai Sridhar, Chennai.

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