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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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Monday, September 17, 2012

Sri Vaidhya Sai Kamakshi Dattatreya Mandir, Rajahmundry

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the Last Article that was penned by Mrs. Padma Karunakaram during February 2012 but was never posted as the details for the same never reached me till date. After completing all my articles on Pilgrimage series, I thought that it would be the right moment to complete this long pending article by collecting the data related to this temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba that Mrs. Padma visited.

Sri Vaidhya Sai Kamakshi Dattatreya Mandir was built by its founders Smt. Anusuyamma & Sri. Vavilala Narasimha Swamy & Inaugurated on 10th February 1989. A 2ft Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba with the statues of Dattatreya, Ganeshji & Sri Kamakshi Devi are installed in this temple Premises.

Being a Govt School Teacher, Sri Narasimha Swamy took voluntary retirement in 1985 & came to Rajahmundry to start spreading the Grace of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. He started Sri Sai Prarthana Samaj & performed daily abhishek to Sri Sai Baba along with 108 Sai Nama Japam, Lalitha Sahasranamam & Vishnu Sahasranamam.

With the Grace of Sri Sai Baba a Temple Sanctum with a Statue of Sri Sai Baba was installed in their Home on 10th february 1989. The Daily Sai Nama Japam with chanting of Lalitha & Vishnu Sahasranam Continued till 1995 when on the Night of 14th April 1995, Akshatha fell on top of Mrs Anusuyamma at night. She Just Ignored & thought it to be a Accident of some sort & left it as it is.

On 15th April 1995, It was seen tht Sai Baba feet in the Statue being covered with the Udi. Both mrs & Mr. Narasimha Swamy didn't beleive & just continued with their daily rituals of Sai Nama Japam & Chanting. within 19 days the complete statue got covered with Udi & 1000's of Sai Devotees from all over Rajahmundry, East Godavari Dist & through out the state started visiting this temple. Even the Media & New Papers published articles related to this Miracle of Sri Sai Baba.

Sri. Narasimha Swamy was very scared with the phenomena & the crowds visiting Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. He requested baba to stop the udi, So that he can be an Humble servant of Sai Baba & not fall prey to popularity or other worldly things.

Patients started visiting the temple & the Udi has a Miracle cure to all their Ailments. Hence the Name Sri Vaidhya Sai was given to this temple. Later on A Statue of Dattatreya & Sri Kamakshi was installed in the temple premises.

Sri Kamakshi fulfills all the desires of the Devotees visiting this temple & Nithya Nuthana Seri Ceremony is being performed to Kamakshi Amma for the past 5 years & Daily a New Saree is being work by Devi that is gifted to her by Devotees.

All the 4 Aarti's are performed regularly on daily basis in this temple premises. Sri Rama Navami, Guru Pournima, Sai Punyathithi, Vijayadasami is celebrated grandly in this temple.

A 11 Days Special Puja is performed in the temple which commences of the Vijaya Dasami Day & last for 11 Days. Annadanam is performed on all the 11 days & around 8000 Sai Devotees are fed with Prasad Meals during these 11 days of Ceremony.

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Temple Address
Sri Vaidhya Sai Kamakshi Dattatreya Mandir.
Door No: 78 - 16 - 3,
Katari Nagar/ Shyamala Nagar,
Rajahmundry.
East Godavari Dist : 533101
Andhra Pradesh.

Land Mark
Near to Ramalayam Junction/ Spencers on A V Appa Rao Road. Rajahmundry.

Contact Person
Temple No: 0883 2479887

Smt. Anusuyamma & Sri. Vavilala Narasimha Swamy
[Temple Founders]

Sri Ravikant [Temple Incharge]
+91 96429 80963.

Prana Prathistha Day
Temple Inaugurated on 10th Feb 1989.

Temple Timings
05:15 am - 12:30 pm
05:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Aarti Timings
Kakad Aarti - 05:30 am
Madhyana Aarti - 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti - 06:00 pm
Shej Aarti - 09:30 pm

Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo: Mrs. Padma Karunakaram. Rajahmundry

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Universal Prayer Hall, Saligramam, Chennai.

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the only Temple visited by me during my 14th Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Chennai on Thursday, 07th June 2012.

During my stay at chennai, i managed to visit this temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba with my Paternal Uncle who stays near to this temple at Venkateshwara Nagar, Saligramam.

A 4ft Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba along with Panchaloha Statue of Ganeshji & Potraits of Gods, Goddess & Guruji's from different Religions are installed in this Premises.

The Foundation Stone for the Prayer Hall along with Sai Baba Temple was laid on 29th Sep 1990 & the Hall was inaugurated on 29th July 1999. This Place is more or less a Prayer Hall. It doesn't beleive in Idol Worship.

Though Initially built as Sai Mandir, the President of the trust feels that Sri Sai Baba being a Human shouldn't be treated at par to a God & Worshipped.

The President of the Trust says that accidentally a Statue of Sri Sai Baba was placed in this Universal Prayer Hall & there are plans to shift the statue out side the Hall in the Garden Area in a Shrine Temple.

This Hall well be kept empty without any Idol or Photo's & allowed as a Place of Worship to people from All Religion, Caste & Creed.

There are no Daily Abhishek, Archana, Aarti or Puja & there is no concept of Purohit or any Puja in the Premises. Devotees can come here & just pray.

The Place of Worship is maintained by Stree Seva Sangh & it is also maintaining Rehabilitation home to the destitute woman, Schools, Colleges, Engineering Colleges etc in & around the Saligramam Area.

So Sai Devotees are requested not to get confused with the name of the Prayer Hall which is kept as Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Universal Prayer Hall. But to visit this place only for meditation purposes. Do Not expect regular Puja, Prasad, Archana or anything.

Also It is advisible to think before making any donation towards any Religious Practices as this place doesn't perform any rituals of any sort & doesn't entertain any Puja or Rituals. People can Meditate & get clarity of this Life by coming here during the Hall Opening Hours.

This is not a Negative comment or I'm not Defaming any place. It is my opinion as a Sai Devotee that Sai Devotees visiting this place shouldn't expect any thing related to Baba or other Religious Practices.

I'm now sharing few Snaps of the Statue of Sri Sai Baba that has been placed & also the alankar done by Sai Devotees visiting this place regularly on a Thursday.





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Temple Address
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Universal Prayer Hall.
Venkateshwara Nagar, Saligramam,
Chennai.
Tamil Nadu

Land Mark
This temple is 100mtrs from the Saligramam Bus Terminus.
& around 4kms from Vadapalani Bus Stand.

Prayer Hall Timings
07:00 am - 12:00 pm
04:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Courtesy:
Article & Photo: Raghav N

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Sri Shirdi Shivapuram Sainath Mandir, Aladu Road, Ponneri, Tamilnadu.

Aum Sai Ram

A Glimpse of the Alankar & installation of Marble Statue at Sri Shirdi Shivapuram Sainath Mandir at Ponneri in Tiruvallur Dist of Tamilnadu has been sent by Sai Devotee Sri Anand from Ponneri.

Sai Devotees are requested to go through the Slide Show to see the snaps of Alankar performed at the temple.






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Name of the Temple:
Sri Shirdi Shivapuram Sainath Mandir.
Aladu Road,
Ponneri,
Thiruvallur Dist.
Tamilnadu.

Temple Timings:
05:00 am - 09:00 pm

Contact Person & Phone No:
Sri.Sai Shanmugam
+91 98405 58263, +91 92456 65655.

Photo Courtesy:
Sri. Anand, Chennai.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Shibpur Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Shibpur, West Bengal.

Aum Sai Ram

A Glimpse of the Alankar & installation of Marble Statue at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir at Shibpur has been sent by Sai Devotee & Blog reader Mrs. Padma Ramaswamy from Mumbai on the Shibpur Sri Sai Baba Mandir, West Bengal.

Sai Devotees are requested to go through the Slide Show to see the snaps of Alankar performed at the temple.





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Name of the Temple:
SHIBPUR SAI MANDIR

Location:
NADIA SHIBPUR SAI SADGURU SAMITY
Village Shibpur, P.O. Shibpur,
P.S. Nakashipara, Dist. Nadia,
West Bengal, Pin-741191,
India.

Contact Person & Phone No:
Amit Biswas(Founder) -
+91 93331 20111/ +91 94341 10881/ +91 93331 19273

Website: http://shibpursai.org

This temple has a history way back from 1850.
To Read More about the History of the Temple & Miracles associated with this Temple.
Kindly visit the Website.

Photo Courtesy:
Mrs. Padma Ramaswamy, Mumbai.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Sri Datta Sai Alayam, CTRI Main Road, Rajahmundry. East Godavari Dist.

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the 36th & Final Temple visited by me during my 13th Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Rajahmundry on Saturday, 17th Mar 2012.


This temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba is on the highway connecting Kakinada with Rajahmundry & Behind the Central Prison of Rajahmundry. This temple is also near to the Jeevakarunya Leprosy Home.

Sri Datta Sai Alayam has been built during the 1990's & A 5.5ft Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba has been installed in this temple premises. A 2ft Utsav Murthy of Sri Sai Baba has been installed in front of the marble statue of Sri Sai Baba.

A Black stone idol of Sri Ganeshji, Sai Baba & Subramanya has been installed at the coconut breaking Place at the entrance of this temple.

A Spiritual Garden with 27 trees representing 27 Nakshatra's have been planted in this temple premises & is unique to only this temple in whole of Rajahmundry.

Baba's Gurusthan with Neem, Audambara tree has also been installed in front of the temple. Special Puja's & Annadanam are performed on Rama Navami, Guru Pournima, Sai Punyathithi, Datta Jayanti, Sankranthi & Ugadi.

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Temple Address
Sri Datta Sai Alayam.
CTRI Main Road,
Rajahmundry.
East Godavari Dist
Andhra Pradesh.

Contact Person
Sri. Bhanu Prasad Sarma - Purohit
+91 97055 53131

Land Mark
Behind Central Jail Rajahmundry.
Near Jeevakarunya Leprosy Home.
From Kotipalli towards Kakinada Highway.

Temple Timings
06:00 am - 12:30 pm
05:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Aarti Timings
Kakad Aarti - 06:15 am
Madhyana Aarti - 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti - 06:00 pm
Shej Aarti - 08:00 pm

Finally after successfully writing articles on the 36 temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba visited by me at Rajahmundry between 14th - 22nd March 2012, I would Like to take this Opportunity to Specially thank my Host for this Trip Mrs & Mr. Balakrishna & Family, Rajahmundry again who accommodated me for a period of 10 days & Provided me with Accommodation, Food & Transportation to visit Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples in & Around Rajahmundry.

I should also appreciate Mrs. Padma Balakrishna's Patience in gathering the Address & required Info before hand & travelling with me to some of the Sai Baba Temples herself personally.

I would also like to thank Mr. Pavan, An Engineering Student who took a break from his busy schedule & took me to some Sai Baba temples in villages around Rajahmundry.

Courtesy:
Article & Photo: Raghav N
Data:Mrs. Padma Karunakaram. Rajahmundry.


Special Thanks to Mrs. Padma Karunakaram &
Sri Bala Krishna Karunakaram. Rajahmundry.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandiram, Vadisaleru, East Godavari Dist.

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the 35th Temple visited by me during my 13th Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Rajahmundry on Friday, 16th Mar 2012.


We were travelling towards Pithapuram to have the Darshan of Sri Pada Sri Vallabha & we opted to travel via peddapuram to cover 2 temples of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba at Raja Nagar & Vadisaleru village on the way to Pithapuram. After having the darshan of Sri Sai Baba at Raja Nagar, We headed to Peddapuram & we were in for a Surprise to see this beautiful temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba at Vadisaleru village in East Godavari Dist.

Vadisaleru is at a distance of around 25kms from Rajahmundry. Public transport to vadisaleru is not so frequent. Share auto's ply every now & then in this road. As were were travelling by our Car, It was comfortable to reach this temple.

We can see a big 6ft Cement Statue of Sri Sai Baba at the entrace of the temple facing the Road. Most of the Colleges are in this road towards peddapuram & usually students & general public travelling by buses have a gr8 darshan of Sri Sai Baba from the Road it self.

A Beautifully built Shiva Statue with Nandi is also installed on the top of the temple near to the Raja Gopuram & can been seen from a distance while traveling towards Peddapuram. This temple is at the right when travelling from Rajahmundry Town.

This temple was built & Inaugurated by Sri Ammula Sambashiva Rao on 17th May 1997. A 4ft Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba along with Marble Statues of Sri Ganesh, Sri Hanuman has been installed in this temple Sanctum.

A Beautiful 3ft Statue of Sri Dattatreya has been installed at the entrace of the temple near to the Gurusthan. Baba's Dhuni has also present to the left inside the temple.

Daily Aarti, Abhishek & Archana are performed in the temple Premises. Sri Rama Navami, Guru Pournima, Sai Punyathithi, Sri Datta Jayanti & Sri Hanuma Jayanti are celebrated grandly in this temple. Annadanam is performed on Thursday & all Special Days in the temple.

Annual Pilgrimage to Shirdi is performed after the 41 Days Deeksha is performed. Baba's Shayan Utsav is performed after the shej Aarti.

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Temple Address
Sri Shirdi Sai Ram Mandiram.
Vadisaleru,
Rajahmundry.
East Godavari Dist
Andhra Pradesh.

Land Mark
Take a right at Raja Nagar when traveling from Rajahmundry towards
Vizag Road on the National Highway. Travel further towards Peddapuram.
Temple at the right when travelling from Rajahmundry.

Prana Prathistha Date
17th May 1997.

Temple Timings
06:00 am - 12:30 pm
05:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Aarti Timings
Kakad Aarti - 06:15 am
Madhyana Aarti - 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti - 06:00 pm
Shej Aarti - 08:00 pm

Courtesy:
Article & Photo: Raghav N
Data:Mrs. Padma Karunakaram. Rajahmundry.

Monday, September 10, 2012

Sri Shirdi Sai Ram Mandiram, Raja Nagar, East Godavari Dist. Andhra Pradesh.

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the 34th Temple visited by me during my 13th Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Rajahmundry on Friday, 16th Mar 2012.

I would also like to share a very Special moment of my life today. This is the 100th Temple of Sri Sai Baba about which i'm writing this article.

It all started as a small Personal temple Pilgrimage to some temples of Sri Sai Baba on 26th June 2010 at Bangalore Rural. Initially after penning around 1000+ Articles on different topics in my Shradha Saburi Blog, I found it to be more interesting to share snaps & details of Different Temples of Sai Baba & in visiting the temples of Sri Sai Baba for my Personal Peace of Mind & started taking snaps using a normal Digital Camera.

In October 2010, I purchased a better camera & again started visiting temples of Sri Sai Baba & to take the snaps & write articles on the same.

I wish to go for a Professional DSLR camera Soon to share even better Snaps of Sri Sai Baba to all the devotees here. Of the 400+ temples visited by me in the past 2+ years, I was permitted to take details from 100+ temples only. So i'm completing my 100th Article out of my 13 Pilgrimages to Sri Sai Baba Temples in South India.

I Ask Sai Devotees to help me by inviting me to temples in their town/city & also to help me cover as many temples as possible & to write articles on the same in the coming months.

I thank one & all Sai Devotees, Temple Committee Members for allowing me to take Snaps, write article on the same & publish it in many Magazines, Online books & here at Sai Photo Blog

Now back to this Article. After Successfully Completing the visit of the 1st Route of 8 temples, 2nd Route of 6 Temples, 3rd Route of 6 Temples, 4th Route of 4 Temples, 5th Route of 5 Temples & 6th Route of 4 Temples covering a total of 33 temples, i'll now start describing about the 7th & final route of 3 temples visited during my Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Rajahmundry Town.

On Friday, the 16th March 2012 & Saturday 17th March 2012 i visited these temple on Peddapuram Road from Rajahmundry.


This temple of Sri Sai Baba has been built at Raja Nagar, A village around 15kms from Rajahmundry towards Peddapuram Town. This temple was Inaugurated during the 1990's when Shirdi Sai Baba Moment gathered momentum in & around all villages & towns in Andhra Pradesh.

A 5.5ft Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba along with statues of Sri Ganesh, Sri Dattatreya & Sri Kanaka Durga are installed in the temple premises. Baba's Life has been well depicted in Pictorial Representation the Walls of the temple. A Very beautifully designed Simhasan has been installed around the statue of Sri Sai Baba.

Baba's Gurusthan with Neem & Baniyan Tree has been built in front of the temple where the existing trees have well grown for a very long time. Baba's Dwarakamai with a Small Statue of Baba has been installed at the entrance of this temple.

A well Designed Raja Gopuram in the lines of Shirdi can be seen in this temple. Daily Aarti & Puja & special Abhishek, Aarti & Puja are performed on special Days. People travelling to Peddapuram & other nearby areas & students from the near by Colleges visit this temple to take the blessings of Sri Sai Baba.

This temple looks like a Mirage in middle of big desert. This is the only place of worship for nearby villages & people flock by the dozen to take the blessings of Sri Sai Baba before going around with their daily activities.

Sri Rama Navami, Guru Pournima, Sai Punyathithi, Devi Navaratri, Datta Jayanti, Sankaranti & Ugadi are celebrated grandly & Annadanam is done during the festivals. Bhajans are performed by village folks on thursdays after the evening Aarti. Bhajans & Satsangs by famous Artists are performed during the events & the guest is honoured suitably.

Devotees from nearby towns visit this temple & perform Annadanam on Thursdays after their prayers are answers & wishes fulfilled. College students usually distribute sweets & biscuits after praying during exams & complete thier task on thursday & sunday.

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Temple Address
Sri Shirdi Sai Ram Mandiram.
Raja Nagar,
Rajahmundry.
East Godavari Dist
Andhra Pradesh.

Land Mark
Take a right at Raja Nagar when traveling from Rajahmundry towards
Vizag Road on the National Highway. Near to GAIT College.
Temple at the right when travelling from Rajahmundry

Temple Timings
06:00 am - 12:30 pm
05:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Aarti Timings
Kakad Aarti - 06:15 am
Madhyana Aarti - 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti - 06:00 pm
Shej Aarti - 08:00 pm

Courtesy:
Article & Photo: Raghav N
Data:Mrs. Padma Karunakaram. Rajahmundry.

Sri Sri Sri Kodanda Rama Shirdi Sai Vijaya Kanaka Durga Mandiram, Near Azad Chowk, Jampeta, Rajahmundry.

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the 33th Temple visited by me during my 13th Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Rajahmundry on Monday, 19th Mar 2012.


This Sanctum of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba has been installed along with the Sanctums of Sri Ganesh, Sri Dattatreya, Sri Kanaka Durga Devi & Sri Kodanda Rama in this temple in the Reserve Police Urban Dist. Quarters Compound near Azad Chowk in Jampeta of Rajahmundry.

Vigraha Prana Prathistha at this temple was performed on 23rd May 2004. Daily Aarti to Sri Sai Baba is performed in this temple. A 3.5 ft Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba has been installed in the temple premises.

Abhishek to Sai Baba's Utsav Murthy is performed on Thursdays & special Days. Sri Rama Navami, Guru Pournima, Sai Punyathithi, Navaratri, Datta Jayanti, Sankaranti & Ugadi are celebrated very grandly. People from the near by areas join on thursday & saturday to perform Bhajans.

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Temple Address
Sri Sri Sri Kodanda Rama Shirdi Sai Vijaya Kanaka Durga Mandiram.
Reserve Police Urban Dist. Quarters Compound
Near Azad Chowk, Jampeta,
Rajahmundry.
East Godavari Dist
Andhra Pradesh.

Land Mark
Take a Left at Jampeta Azad Chowk before Devi Chowk.
Temple at 100mtrs from the chowk to the left inside Police Quarters Premises.

Prana Prathistha Day
23rd May 2004.

Temple Timings
06:00 am - 12:30 pm
05:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Aarti Timings
Kakad Aarti - 06:15 am
Madhyana Aarti - 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti - 06:00 pm
Shej Aarti - 08:00 pm

Today i've completed writing articles on the 6th Route with 4 temples in Jampeta & Airport Road areas of Rajahmundry . In the Coming final set of Articles i'll be covering 3 more temples of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba on the Rajahmundry to Peddapuram Road.

Courtesy:
Article & Photo: Raghav N
Data:Mrs. Padma Karunakaram. Rajahmundry.

Sri Sai Rama Samithi, Sri Rama Nagar, Opp. A P Paper Mills, Rajahmundry.

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the 32th Temple visited by me during my 13th Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Rajahmundry on Monday, 19th Mar 2012.


This temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba is at Sri Rama Nagar, the Colony just opposite to A P Paper Mills in Rajahmundry town. This temple is at a distance of around 100mtrs from the Paper Mills.

Smt. Visalaxamamma & Sri Doraiswamy a Railway Employee at Rajahmundry Railway Station Established Sri Sai Rama Samithi in 1956 with a Potrait of Sri Sai Baba. Regular Bhajans & Satsangs use to take place at their home & other Sai Devotees home on daily basis till 1980 when this temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba was built & inaugurated for the Sai Devotees.

A 4ft marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba along with the sanctums of Sri Ganeshji, Sri Dattatreya, Sri Saraswati have been installed in this temple premises. A Panchaloha utsav murthy of Sri Sai Baba, Ganeshji & Durga Devi have also been installed in the temple premises in front of the Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba.

Dhuni has been installed to the right of the temple. Baba's Gurusthan has been installed to the right under the neem tree with a small statue of Sri Sai Baba & his Paduka.

Daily Aarti, Abhishek, Archana, Puja & Bhajans are performed in this temple. On Thursday special Puja's are performed in the temple with Bhajan & Satsang in the evening after the Dhoop Aarti.

Sri Rama Navami, Guru Pournima, Sri Krishna Janmasthami, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Sai Punyathithi, Datta Jayanti & Maha Shivarathri are celebrated very well in the temple premises.

This temple feeds the Poor on Daily Basis. Oldage Home & Charitable Hospital have been built & free service is provided to the needy.

Annadanam is performed during the special Days. I got the honour to meet Sri S J Rama Rao, a Committe member of this temple who has been in Moun Vrath for some time now. It was a privilege to get the details through him hand written.

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Temple Address
Sri Sai Rama Samithi.
Door No: 16 - 4 - 9,
Sri Rama Nagar,
Opp. A P Paper Mills,
Rajahmundry.
East Godavari Dist
Andhra Pradesh.

Land Mark
Colony Opposite to A P Paper Mills, Rajahmundry.

Contact Person
Temple : 0883 - 2476202

Temple Trustees
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Sri. Dinavahi Satyanarayana
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Temple Timings
05:15 am - 12:30 pm
05:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Aarti Timings
Kakad Aarti - 05:30 am
Madhyana Aarti - 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti - 06:00 pm
Shej Aarti - 08:30 pm

Courtesy:
Article & Photo: Raghav N
Data:Mrs. Padma Karunakaram. Rajahmundry

Friday, September 7, 2012

8th Anniversary Celebration & Maha Kumbhabhishekam at Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre, Off Magadi Road, Bangalore.

Aum Sai Ram

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before reading the Description of the Event.


It is my Pleasure to write this Article about the 8th Anniversary Celebrations & Maha Kumbhabhishekam that was held on 21st & 22nd July 2012 at Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre, Bangalore. I had previously published articles on this temple taken during various programs & the list can be seen at the bottom of this Article.

There was delay in Procuring the Photo Feed from the Photographer & due to this the publishing of this article got delayed & pending for a very long time. A total of 2000+ Snaps were taken during the program & it was hard to choose only 200+ spaces due to space constraints. I'm doing my Best to show the glimpse of the complete event that was performed on 21st & 22nd July 2012 to mark the 8th Anniversary of the temple.

8th Anniversary Celebration & Maha Kumbhabhishekam was held on Saturday & Sunday, the 21st & 22nd of July 2012 at Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre, Off Magadi Road in Bangalore. The temple Committee had planned to built the Raja Gopuram & Dhuni & the construction activity was going on for almost a year now.

Dhuni of Sri Sai Baba was inaugurated & the Sacred fire was lit by bringing Agni for Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, N R Colony, Bangalore on Guru Pournima Day 2012.

On Saturday 21st July 2012, The event Started by around 05:30pm with a Procession of Sai Baba's Potrait along with the Kalas that was planned to be installed on the Raja Gopuram. The Procession was performed around the temple & surrounding areas & returned by 06:30pm.

Meanwhile Mangala Snan, Ganapathi Pooje, Ganga Pooje, Mantapa Pooje, Yagashaala Pravesha, Surya Namaskara, Swastipunyahavaachana, Rakshaabandhana, Devaanaandi, Rakshaadhaarane, Panchagavya Pooje, Prathimaashuddi, Panchagavya Prashana & Rutvijavarava was performed till 07:00pm.

By 06:30pm after the return of the Puja, Ankurarpana, Chaturdwara Pooje & Dhanyadivasa was performed in the temple premises till 07:30pm.

Later on the Homam consisting of Raakshoghna Homa, Aghora Homa, Gana Homa, Navagraha Homa, Vaastu Homa, Mruthyunjaya Homa, Kshetrapaalaka Homa, Durga Homa, Devi Homa, Rudra Homa, Sudarshana Homa, Sri Shirdi Sai Moola Mantra Homa, Kala Homa & Nyasa Homa were performed between 07:30 - 09:30pm. Kalasa Stapana was performed after the homa.

The Day ended with Shej Aarti to Sri Sai Baba & Prasad Distribution to Devotees present in the temple Premises.

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On 22nd July 2012 the Main Day of Celebrations, the day started with Kakad Aarti to Sri Sai Baba by 05:00am.

By 06:00am the Punyaha Naandi, Kshetrapalakabali, Kalas Stapana, Avaahanaa Pooja, Gana Homa, Navagraha Homa, Sri Shirdi Sai Homa were commenced seperately at the ground, 1st & 2nd floor simultaneously. Bali Puja was performed at the entrance of the temple. Puja & Aarti were performed at the entrance of the Sai Temple.

After the Completion of Gana Homam at the Ground Floor, Purnahuti was performed by putting silk cloth filled with dry fruits, coconut, fruits & other spices on the Holy Fire.

By 8:00 am, after the Completion of the Homam, the Kalas were removed one by one & Sai Devotees were allowed to Carry the Kalas containing water & Milk to wards the Marble Statue of Sai Baba Installed in the temple premises. Sai Baba's Abhishekam was performed with water from the Kalas. Panchamrutha Abhishekam consisting of Milk, curd, sugar, ghee, honey & fruits were performed to the small Panchaloha Utsav Murthy & Then to the Main Idol of Sai Baba.

After the Panchamrutha Abhishek, Abhishek with Udi, Turmeric, Kumkum & Chandan were performed to the Marble Statue of Sai Baba & it was a really amazing to see Baba in different colours & showing different facial expressions for every colour put on him in the form of Udi, Chandan, Kumkum & Termeric. Later on Baba was decorated with fruits as in Pala Alankaram.
After the Abhishekam, Vastra Alankar & Pushpa Alankar was performed to the Statue of Sri Sai Baba. Sai Baba was well decorated for the Day & he was wearing a Red self designed dress with Gold Crown. Baba was completely decorated with flower Garlands & was looking very contented with the Alankar peformed to him.

Meanwhile, Classical Music by Saxophone was performed live in the temple premises after the Abhishek & Alankar. Sri Somanna, MLA of this area an Ardent devotee of Sri Sai Baba visited the temple after the Alankar & took the blessings of Sri Sai Baba.

After the Mini Aarti, Thirth Prasad was given to Sai Devotees. Morning Tiffin was served to Sai Devotees present in the temple. Morning Tiffin Consisting of Set Dosa, Masala Sabzi & Sheera along with Coffee/Tea was served to around 500 Sai Devotees & the food was quite delicious.

I've been visiting Sai Temple for quite some time & this is the first time, i could get such a wonderful morning Prasad Breakfast. The Quality of food was quite Amazing & every Sai Devotee was attended very well.

This is the 2nd time i'm attending the Temple Anniversary of this temple & the Catering quality & arrangement were at Par than all those temples i visited in between for the past 1 year.

After Completion of the Mini Aarti, a Stall to distribute Prasad was set up at the entrance of the temple & Lady Members of the Temple association packed the prasad carefully & Started Distributing the Prasad to Sai Devotees who had paid for the Different Seva. This went till the end of the Day & all the Sai Devotees were given the Prasad.

By 10:00am, The Navagraha Homam, Kalashabishekam were completed & the Maha Kumbh abishekam of the Raja Gopuram Commenced.





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After the Kalas Puja, in the 1st Floor, the Kalas filled with water & Milk were brought on top of the Gopuram one by one & Abhishek of the Kalas was performed with the Chanting of Spiritual Mantras. The entire atmosphere was quite & peaceful with the Chanting of Mantras.

The Maha kumbh abishekam went on till 12:00 Noon & got completed with all Sai Devotees performing the Abhishek to the Kalas by climbing the wooden steps to reach the summit of the Gopuram.


Sri Raghunath Guruji from "Temple of Success" visited the temple & attended the Maha Kumbh Abhishek & gave small Discourse on the need to pray to God. After the Discourse, Maha Mangala Aarti was performed to the Gopuram after the Abhishek. After the Completion of the Gopuram Aarti, the Temple premises was cleaned before the Madhyan Aarti. Naivaithyam consisting of Bisi Bela Baath, Curd Rice, Pickle & Jilebi was given to Sai Baba & Madhyaan Aarti was performed by 12 noon. After the Madhyan Aarti Annadanam was performed in the temple premises & continued till 04:00pm.

A Total of 100 volunteers were arranged in a group of 5 were made to maintain the Stalls & to take care of the Prasad Distribution & other activities. A Special Stall for Ladies, Children, Senior Citizens were set up inside the park opposite to the Sai Mandir & 2 Stalls for general public in the Ends of the Road. Clean Drinking water from Mineral water cans were provided to all the Sai Devotees.

After the Completion of the Aarti, Prasad consisting of Bisi Belabaath, Curd Rice, Pickle & Jilebi were served to Sai Devotees continuously from 12:30 pm till 4pm in the evening. A total of 7500+ Sai Devotees were provided with the afternoon Lunch.

After the Noon Aarti, Sai Bhajans was performed by Sri Maruthi Prasad who is associated with the Mahalakshmi Layout Anjeneya Swamy temple this program continued till 2pm. After 2 pm Ladies from Sai Mahila Sabha performed Sai Baba Bhajans till 4:30pm.

In the Evening, Dhoop Aarti to Sri Sai Baba were performed between 5:45 pm to 6:15pm to Sri Sai Baba. At 6:15pm Sai Satya Narayan Vratham commenced on the 1st floor of the temple in front of the Dwarakamai. Mrs & Mr. Bhushan, Members of the temple performed the Vratham. The Vratham & Mangala Aarti completed by 8:00pm.

At 8:00pm Sai Baba's Shej Aarti was performed after Naivaithyam was given to Sai Baba. The Temple premises was opened to Sai Devotees till 10:00pm.Volunteers & members of the Association were provided with night dinner consisting of Rasam Rice & Curd Rice. A Total of 18,000 Sai Devotees took the blessing of Sai Baba on both the days during the 8th Anniversary celebrations at Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre.




Some Highlights of the Event
1. A total of 100+ Volunteers were split into groups of 5 to take care of all the major activities of the Sai Temple including serving food & also maintain proper discipline inside temple premises.

2. All the Sai Devotees were treated equally & were encouraged to follow the Queue to have the Darshan of Sai Baba.

3. Special Food Counter for Ladies, Children & Senior Citizens were set up to benefit Sai Devotees. Tiffin was served between 09:30am till 11:00am. Then Again Lunch was served between 12:30pm till 4:00pm. A total of 9500 Sai Devotees were given prasad.

4. Prasad Counter & Sales Counter was set up & worked all day long to distribute prasads to Sai Devotees visiting the Sai Temple.

5. Bhajan Programs were performed by 3 Groups between 10:30am - till 5:00pm & this encouraged lot of new talents & also helped maintain Peace & Serenity inside the temple premises.

6. All Sai Devotees were asked to Switch off Phone or keep it in Silent mode & this helped in achieving a peaceful enviroment.

7. Sai Baba's Sanctum & Meditation hall were decorated decently. All the Puja Rituals were performed properly. Sai Baba's Aarti was performed very well with different set of Aarti.

8. A Total of 18,000 Sai Devotees took the blessing of Sai Baba on both the days during the 8th Anniversary celebrations

Overall Experience in this temple was really wonderful. Our Special Thanks to Sri Kuppuswamy, President of the Trust & to all the Members of the Trust for organizing this wonderful event.

Special Thanks to Sri Lokesh Kumar of Sai Studio in Bangalore responsible for the wonderful Photographs & Live Video Mixing of the entire program.



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Temple Address
Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir.
Shri Shirdi Sai Charitable Trust (R)
Shri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre,
CA site No # 2, H V R Layout, Syndicate Bank Colony,
Off Magadi Main Road,
Bangalore-560079.
+91 80 23351681
+91 80 23282777

Landmark
The Temple is located adjoining Prasanth Ganapathy Temple in Prasanth Nagar Road, adjacant to Ganapathy Temple Road, Off Magadi Main Road, Near Kamakshipalya Police Station, Syndicate Bank Colony.

Contact Persons
Sri R Kuppu Swamy (President)
C : +91 93437 00712
email id: rkswamy53@gmail.com

Sri M N Ravi Kiran: +91 98451 16244
Sri Madhav Kamat : +91 94485 53286
Sri Sai Raghavendra Swamy: +91 93428 57607

Email Id
rkswamy53@gmail.com
sbcsssct@gmail.com

Temple Timings
Mon to Sun Timings (Except Thursday)
6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Thursday Timings
5:00 AM to 10:30 AM
5:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Aarti Timings
Daily – Morning: 8 AM Night: 8 PM
Thursday – Morning: 6:15 AM Night: 8 PM

Bus Route
From Majestic: Route No. 86 ,181A ,248, G7.
From Shivaji Nagar: Route No . 66.
From City Market: Route No. 65 , 238.

Bus Stop: Alight at Housing Board Bus Stop on the Magadi Main Road.
5 Minutes walk from the Bus Stop.

An Appeal
Sai Devotees interested in participating in various Social Activites can donate Money & time by contacting Sri R Kuppu Swamy, the President of the Trust.

Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N

Photography: Raghav N
& Lokesh Kumar, Sai Studio, Bangalore
.
- +91 98457 45979

Special Thanks to Sri R Kuppu swamy.
President & all the Trustees of Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre.

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