Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, London.
Aum Sai Ram
These Snaps of Shirdi Sai Baba were taken on the New Year Day 2011.
These Snaps of Shirdi Sai Baba were taken on the New Year Day 2011.
Temple Address
Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
SHITAL (Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Association of London)
Union Hall, Union Road,
Wembley, Middlesex,
HA0 4AU.
London.
United Kingdom
Website : www.shirdisai.org.uk
SHITAL (Shirdi Sai Baba Temple Association of London)
Union Hall, Union Road,
Wembley, Middlesex,
HA0 4AU.
London.
United Kingdom
Website : www.shirdisai.org.uk
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Saints of India.
Aum Sai Ram
God has to come in human form and move about among them, so that He can be Listened to, Contacted, Loved, Revered, and Obeyed.
Shirdi Sai Baba is in the 2nd row from the bottom, 3rd from the right.
God has to come in human form and move about among them, so that He can be Listened to, Contacted, Loved, Revered, and Obeyed.
Shirdi Sai Baba is in the 2nd row from the bottom, 3rd from the right.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandiram, Muralidhar Nagar,Sarpavaram, Kakinada.
Aum Sai Ram
Today we are going to see a very small temple of Shirdi Sai Baba at Muralidhar Nagar in Kakinada. It is near to the Sarpavaram Area in Kakinada & around 5 kms from City Railway Station.
There are Sanctums of Lord Shiva & Goddess Durga along with Sai Baba in this temple. Sai Baba Statue has been installed on a Lotus Petal Shaped Base.
Regular puja & Aarti are performed by the Sai Devotees residing in this Colony. A Pancha Loha Statue of Sai Baba has been installed & abhishekam is performed to this statue.
Rama Navami, Guru Poornima, Punya Thithi & Ugadi are celebrated with special Puja & Annadanam Seva. The Statue of Sai Baba always looks smiling & welcoming all his devotees to this Temple.
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.
Today we are going to see a very small temple of Shirdi Sai Baba at Muralidhar Nagar in Kakinada. It is near to the Sarpavaram Area in Kakinada & around 5 kms from City Railway Station.
There are Sanctums of Lord Shiva & Goddess Durga along with Sai Baba in this temple. Sai Baba Statue has been installed on a Lotus Petal Shaped Base.
Regular puja & Aarti are performed by the Sai Devotees residing in this Colony. A Pancha Loha Statue of Sai Baba has been installed & abhishekam is performed to this statue.
Rama Navami, Guru Poornima, Punya Thithi & Ugadi are celebrated with special Puja & Annadanam Seva. The Statue of Sai Baba always looks smiling & welcoming all his devotees to this Temple.
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Gold Crown Offered to Baba at Chandigarh Sai Temple
Aum Sai Ram
On 29th Jan 2011 Saturday early morning, just before Baba's Kakad aarti, a veiled woman anonymously offered a Gold Crown weighing around 150 grams (15 tolas) worth Rs.3 lakh to Baba at Sector-29 Sai Mandir at Chandigarh, when all were present in the temple.
According to the Temple priest Shri.Vinod Shastri, on early Saturday morning at 04:44 am a family came to the temple in a white car accompanied by this veiled woman, who was carrying a Silver pooja thali (plate) in which was paced the crown, covered with a piece of cloth. She walked up to Baba's Idol while the priests were changing the dresses for the daily ritual. Then she placed the Silver plate with the Crown at the feet of Baba and asked the priests to place the crown on the Idol's head. But before the priests could turn back to her, she had already left the place.
As the news spread, the Managing Committee members & the local devotees started rushing to temple to have glimpse of the Gold Crown which was studded with artificial Ornamental Studs.
The Vice President of the Temple management Shri.Anil Khurana said: "We have checked the purity of the Crown. It is of pure Gold but the studs are ornamental and artificial. We might also approach Hallmark or a government agency for a confirmation certification. We do not doubt devotees intentions but getting the Crown tested is our compulsion for administrative reasons."
Till now at this Chandigarh Sai Temple, devotees had donated Silver articles for Baba but this is the first time a devotee has donated such an expensive gold article for Baba, apart from one Gold Crown donated around 3 years back.
Committee member Shri.Vikas Puri said that everyday starting from the early morning Kakad Aarti till night 10:00pm
there is always a rush of devotees in the temple and only the 30 minutes before the Kakad aarti is the time when the temple staff is busy in their respective work. So, it becomes difficult to keep an eye on all the devotees. Thus, the Temple management has deployed additional security gaurds in the premises after this incident.
And, with a view to ascertain the identity of the veiled woman, the temples managing committee is going to screen the video footage captured through the close circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in the Sai temple.
Temple Address
Courtesy:
Article: Rohit Behal, Mumbai
Source: baskar.com
On 29th Jan 2011 Saturday early morning, just before Baba's Kakad aarti, a veiled woman anonymously offered a Gold Crown weighing around 150 grams (15 tolas) worth Rs.3 lakh to Baba at Sector-29 Sai Mandir at Chandigarh, when all were present in the temple.
According to the Temple priest Shri.Vinod Shastri, on early Saturday morning at 04:44 am a family came to the temple in a white car accompanied by this veiled woman, who was carrying a Silver pooja thali (plate) in which was paced the crown, covered with a piece of cloth. She walked up to Baba's Idol while the priests were changing the dresses for the daily ritual. Then she placed the Silver plate with the Crown at the feet of Baba and asked the priests to place the crown on the Idol's head. But before the priests could turn back to her, she had already left the place.
As the news spread, the Managing Committee members & the local devotees started rushing to temple to have glimpse of the Gold Crown which was studded with artificial Ornamental Studs.
The Vice President of the Temple management Shri.Anil Khurana said: "We have checked the purity of the Crown. It is of pure Gold but the studs are ornamental and artificial. We might also approach Hallmark or a government agency for a confirmation certification. We do not doubt devotees intentions but getting the Crown tested is our compulsion for administrative reasons."
Till now at this Chandigarh Sai Temple, devotees had donated Silver articles for Baba but this is the first time a devotee has donated such an expensive gold article for Baba, apart from one Gold Crown donated around 3 years back.
Committee member Shri.Vikas Puri said that everyday starting from the early morning Kakad Aarti till night 10:00pm
there is always a rush of devotees in the temple and only the 30 minutes before the Kakad aarti is the time when the temple staff is busy in their respective work. So, it becomes difficult to keep an eye on all the devotees. Thus, the Temple management has deployed additional security gaurds in the premises after this incident.
And, with a view to ascertain the identity of the veiled woman, the temples managing committee is going to screen the video footage captured through the close circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed in the Sai temple.
Temple Address
"Shirdi Sai Samaj Temple"
Plot No.6, Sector 29-A,
Chandigarh,
Punjab. India
Plot No.6, Sector 29-A,
Chandigarh,
Punjab. India
Courtesy:
Article: Rohit Behal, Mumbai
Source: baskar.com
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Madhavapatnam, Kakinada. Andhra Pradesh
Aum Sai Ram
Today we are visiting the Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir at Madhavapatnam in Sambalkot, Kakinada Road. It is 3kms from Kakinada Town. Auto Ricksaw & Buses are in frequent nos to visit this temple.
A Small Statue of Sai Baba along with Utsav Murthy of Sai Baba & Dattatreya have been installed in this temple. Daily Aarti & special puja on Thursdays & other festival days are conducted with strictly according to Shirdi Sansthan Guidelines.
This temple was mainly build after series of Auto accidents took place in the vicinity of this temple & to avoid any more accidents in the future.
Kartheeka Masa Vana Bhojanam is performed specially in this temple.
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.
Today we are visiting the Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir at Madhavapatnam in Sambalkot, Kakinada Road. It is 3kms from Kakinada Town. Auto Ricksaw & Buses are in frequent nos to visit this temple.
A Small Statue of Sai Baba along with Utsav Murthy of Sai Baba & Dattatreya have been installed in this temple. Daily Aarti & special puja on Thursdays & other festival days are conducted with strictly according to Shirdi Sansthan Guidelines.
This temple was mainly build after series of Auto accidents took place in the vicinity of this temple & to avoid any more accidents in the future.
Kartheeka Masa Vana Bhojanam is performed specially in this temple.
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Invitation for Prana Prathishta at Shirdi Sai Dwarakamai Mandir, Malakalmuru, Chitradurga Dist, Karnataka.
Aum Sai Ram
Please find attached a copy of the Invitation for Prana Prathistha of Sai Baba at Shirdi Sai Dwarakamai Mandir, Malakalmuru, Chitradurga Dist, Karnataka.
As the invitation is printed in Kannada, I read the contents & prepared the important details in English as given below. The Important programs are performed on 15th & 16th Feb 2011.
Do visit this temple on these days & make the event a Grand Success.
With Sai's Luv & Best Wishes
Raghav. N
Temple Address
Please find attached a copy of the Invitation for Prana Prathistha of Sai Baba at Shirdi Sai Dwarakamai Mandir, Malakalmuru, Chitradurga Dist, Karnataka.
As the invitation is printed in Kannada, I read the contents & prepared the important details in English as given below. The Important programs are performed on 15th & 16th Feb 2011.
Do visit this temple on these days & make the event a Grand Success.
With Sai's Luv & Best Wishes
Raghav. N
Temple Address
Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Dwaraka Mandir
Venkateshwara Street, Molakalmuru : 577535.
Chitradurga Dist. Karnataka.
Telephone No
08198 – 229265, 229465.
Mobile No
99453 - 30433, 94820 - 69874,
99453 - 63136, 94485 – 67189.
Chitradurga Dist. Karnataka.
Telephone No
08198 – 229265, 229465.
Mobile No
99453 - 30433, 94820 - 69874,
99453 - 63136, 94485 – 67189.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Blessed Gramophone of Sai Baba at Shirdi Museum.
Aum Sai Ram
All Sai Baba devotees hear and love the devotional music of Baba.
But do you know that Baba too had a great love of music and dance ?
In his early days, Baba would often go to the "Takia" (resting place for visiting fakirs) and sing devotional songs in a very sweet & melodious voice. Apart from singing the divine songs of Kabir, Baba would also sing devotional songs in Persian or Arabic, which the local people did not understand. Baba used to tie bells and anklets and dance around in ecstasy while singing.
"Takia" is the place just across from the Gurusthan, to the east of Dixit Wada and opposite the Neem tree, near to the present day open air theatre.
Sometimes Baba used to explain the ragas or musical notes in detail to devotees already having the knowledge of singing and music. Sai Baba also encouraged and loved the singing of Bhajans (Devotional) songs in Dwarkamai. He also had his own Gramophone which he used to play himself with his own hands !!!
This Gramophone is no ordinary Gramophone as it is "The Gramophone" which has played Music for Sai Baba, which has been touched by a Saint like Baba and also has been a witness to Baba's love for Music. Today, this blessed Gramophone (Broken) & 50 Old Records are kept at the "Sai Baba Museum" in Dixit Wada @ Shirdi.
Video
Courtesy: Article: Rohit Behal, Mumbai Source: Star News Channel
All Sai Baba devotees hear and love the devotional music of Baba.
But do you know that Baba too had a great love of music and dance ?
In his early days, Baba would often go to the "Takia" (resting place for visiting fakirs) and sing devotional songs in a very sweet & melodious voice. Apart from singing the divine songs of Kabir, Baba would also sing devotional songs in Persian or Arabic, which the local people did not understand. Baba used to tie bells and anklets and dance around in ecstasy while singing.
"Takia" is the place just across from the Gurusthan, to the east of Dixit Wada and opposite the Neem tree, near to the present day open air theatre.
Sometimes Baba used to explain the ragas or musical notes in detail to devotees already having the knowledge of singing and music. Sai Baba also encouraged and loved the singing of Bhajans (Devotional) songs in Dwarkamai. He also had his own Gramophone which he used to play himself with his own hands !!!
This Gramophone is no ordinary Gramophone as it is "The Gramophone" which has played Music for Sai Baba, which has been touched by a Saint like Baba and also has been a witness to Baba's love for Music. Today, this blessed Gramophone (Broken) & 50 Old Records are kept at the "Sai Baba Museum" in Dixit Wada @ Shirdi.
Video
Courtesy: Article: Rohit Behal, Mumbai Source: Star News Channel
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandiram, Godarigunta, Kakinada. Andhra Pradesh.
Aum Sai Ram
Today we are going to visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Godari Gunta, Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Sai Baba's sanctum has been installed along with Sanctums of Sri Rama & Shiva.
This temple is near to Bashyam Public School & Behind R T C Complex. It is around 2 kms from Railways Station & Bus Stand.
Special Puja, Alankaram & Aarti is performed on Thursdays & On Special Festival Days. This temple has been built with the contributions from the Local Community. Sai Devotees around this area are working hard to improve this temple.
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.
Today we are going to visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Godari Gunta, Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Sai Baba's sanctum has been installed along with Sanctums of Sri Rama & Shiva.
This temple is near to Bashyam Public School & Behind R T C Complex. It is around 2 kms from Railways Station & Bus Stand.
Special Puja, Alankaram & Aarti is performed on Thursdays & On Special Festival Days. This temple has been built with the contributions from the Local Community. Sai Devotees around this area are working hard to improve this temple.
Temple Address
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandiram
Near Bashyam Public School
Behind R T C Complex
Kakinada
Andhra Pradesh
Near Bashyam Public School
Behind R T C Complex
Kakinada
Andhra Pradesh
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Maadambakkam, Chennai. Tamil Nadu
Aum Sai Ram
This temple is located about 7 kms from Tambaram East Bus stop. It was constructed by Maadambakkam Sathya Sai Samithi Members. A Samithi dedicated to Sathya Sai is located at the right side of the temple.
This temple is located about 7 kms from Tambaram East Bus stop. It was constructed by Maadambakkam Sathya Sai Samithi Members. A Samithi dedicated to Sathya Sai is located at the right side of the temple.
Temple Address
Shirdi Sai Mandir
No 4, Sannadi Street,
Maadambakkam,
Chennai - 600 126.
Landmark
Opposite to Thenupureeshwarar temple
and Sheshadri Swami temple.
Kumbabishekam Date
23.11.2003
Temple Timings
Morning 6 to 9 A.M
Evening 4 to 9 P.M
Bus Route
51G and 51K from Tambaram East Bus stop. Bus frequencies are limited.
But lots of share auto are going on this route from Tambaram bus stop.
Shirdi Sai Mandir
No 4, Sannadi Street,
Maadambakkam,
Chennai - 600 126.
Landmark
Opposite to Thenupureeshwarar temple
and Sheshadri Swami temple.
Kumbabishekam Date
23.11.2003
Temple Timings
Morning 6 to 9 A.M
Evening 4 to 9 P.M
Bus Route
51G and 51K from Tambaram East Bus stop. Bus frequencies are limited.
But lots of share auto are going on this route from Tambaram bus stop.
Courtesy: Article & Photo: Sai Shridhar, Chennai.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Sri Maruthi Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, Bala Reddy Nagar, Chintal, Hyderabad
Aum Sai Ram
This is the 6th & Final Temple visited by me during my 5th Pilgrimage to Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Hyderabad between 16th - 19th Dec 2010. I visited this temple on 18th December 2010 after visiting Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, IDPL Colony, Jeedimetla Road, Hyderabad.
This temple of Shirdi Sai Baba has been build along with a Temple for Lord Anjeneya. The Foundation Stone for this temple was laid on 27 Jan 2007. The Temple was inaugurated & the Prana Prathistha of Sai Baba & Anjenaya Swamy was performed on 16 Feb 2008.
There is a Small Sanctum for Lord Ganesha & Dattatreya. Dhuni of Sai Baba has been placed at the entrance of this temple & a Gurusthan with a Small statue of Sai Baba is just opposite to the temple of Anjaneya Swamy.
All the Festivals are celebrated in this temple & every thursday special Puja, Bhajans & Aarti are performed in the temple premises.
Temple Address
Sri Maruthi Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir
Near Surendra Reddy Garden,
Bala Reddy Nagar,
Chintal
Hyderabad : 500054
Andhra Pradesh
Telephone Number
Trustee
+91 98669 22224
Temple Timings
06:00am - 01:00pm
05:00pm - 08:00pm
Courtesy:
This is the 6th & Final Temple visited by me during my 5th Pilgrimage to Shirdi Sai Baba Temples at Hyderabad between 16th - 19th Dec 2010. I visited this temple on 18th December 2010 after visiting Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, IDPL Colony, Jeedimetla Road, Hyderabad.
To see the Complete set of 15 Snaps of this temple visit:
Sri Maruthi Sai Baba Mandir, Bala Reddy Nagar, Chintal, Hyderabad
Sri Maruthi Sai Baba Mandir, Bala Reddy Nagar, Chintal, Hyderabad
This temple of Shirdi Sai Baba has been build along with a Temple for Lord Anjeneya. The Foundation Stone for this temple was laid on 27 Jan 2007. The Temple was inaugurated & the Prana Prathistha of Sai Baba & Anjenaya Swamy was performed on 16 Feb 2008.
There is a Small Sanctum for Lord Ganesha & Dattatreya. Dhuni of Sai Baba has been placed at the entrance of this temple & a Gurusthan with a Small statue of Sai Baba is just opposite to the temple of Anjaneya Swamy.
All the Festivals are celebrated in this temple & every thursday special Puja, Bhajans & Aarti are performed in the temple premises.
Temple AddressSri Maruthi Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir
Near Surendra Reddy Garden,
Bala Reddy Nagar,
Chintal
Hyderabad : 500054
Andhra Pradesh
Telephone Number
Trustee
+91 98669 22224
Temple Timings
06:00am - 01:00pm
05:00pm - 08:00pm
Sai Baba Temples Covered during 5th Pilgrimage:
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Sai Baba Mandiram, Ayyappa Nagar, Kakinada. Andhra Pradesh.
Aum Sai Ram
Today we are going to visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Ayyappa Nagar, Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Sai Baba's sanctum has been installed along with Sanctums of Sri Ayyappa, Shiva, Goddess Durga & Navagraha.
Every Thursday Palki Utsav & Annadanam are performed in this Sai Temple. All important festivals like Ram Navami, Guru Poornima, Pujya Thithi/Vijaya Dashami, Diwali, Shiv Ratri & Ugadi are celebrated in this temple.
Ayyappa Diksha is given to the devotees during the Ayyappa Yatra season.
Brahma Sri Chadanti Koteshwara Rao, the Famous Spiritual Story Teller performs Pravachan Saptah in this temple during the Guru Poornima. His Pravachan can also been seen in Bhakti TV(A Telugu Spiritual Channel) daily at 9:00pm & Sri Venkateshwara Bhakti Channel from Tirulala Tirupati Devastham.
Temple Address
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandiram
Ayyappa Nagar
Near Banugudi Centre
Kakinada
Andhra Pradesh.
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.
Today we are going to visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Ayyappa Nagar, Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. Sai Baba's sanctum has been installed along with Sanctums of Sri Ayyappa, Shiva, Goddess Durga & Navagraha.
Every Thursday Palki Utsav & Annadanam are performed in this Sai Temple. All important festivals like Ram Navami, Guru Poornima, Pujya Thithi/Vijaya Dashami, Diwali, Shiv Ratri & Ugadi are celebrated in this temple.
Ayyappa Diksha is given to the devotees during the Ayyappa Yatra season.
Brahma Sri Chadanti Koteshwara Rao, the Famous Spiritual Story Teller performs Pravachan Saptah in this temple during the Guru Poornima. His Pravachan can also been seen in Bhakti TV(A Telugu Spiritual Channel) daily at 9:00pm & Sri Venkateshwara Bhakti Channel from Tirulala Tirupati Devastham.
Temple AddressShirdi Sai Baba Mandiram
Ayyappa Nagar
Near Banugudi Centre
Kakinada
Andhra Pradesh.
Courtesy:
Article: Raghav N
Data & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Karunakaram, Kakinada.