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This Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir at Saiwadi, Andheri [E] was built in the year 1992. On 24th Feb 1992 the temple was inaugurated by Smt Meenatai Thackeray.
Sai Bhajans were held daily at this place before the construction of this temple. At that time Sri. Manohar Panchal thought of building a Sai Mandir. He has been an ardent Sai devotee from the age of 12 and Baba had been constantly guiding him to built a temple here.
This whole place was a hutment area, But after this temple was built people got proper concrete houses. It was more like an underdeveloped area before.
There was a Banyan and Peepal tree and bhajans were held daily below the shade of the tree. In 1991, Sri. Manohar decided to build a temple and contacted concerned authorities to take consent. Sri. Manohar's friend Sri. Manjit bhai was an architect and he helped in building this temple free of cost. A 4ft Marble statue of Sai Baba was brought from Jaipur & Installed in this temple.
In 1992, Vithal Varkari Saptah was held and is still going on in full swing every year in a grand scale. Famous Saints and Sadhus from Ratnagiri, Sholapur, Karad, Mahad, Pune and from other parts of Maharashtra take part in this ceremony and give religious Discourses.
So many miracles have taken place in this area after the temple was built. People who used to consume alcohol have completely stopped drinking and turned into a new leaf.
Mr. Manohar Panchal is a corporator at present for the past 10 yrs. Baba guides him in all walks of life. He visits Shirdi almost every month. He and his wife Mrs. Sandhya Panchal look into all the matters of the temple.
Every year a 5 Day Utsav is held to celebrate the anniversary of this temple. This place looks more or less like shirdi with around 10-12 thousand Sai Devotees gathering to take the Blessing of Sai Baba. Abhishek, Alankar, Palki utsav & Bhandara takes place in very grand scale. For Bandara/ Prasad Distribution around 300 ladies of this locality along with Mrs. Sandhya Panchal cook & serve the meals without any help from caterers/ outsiders.
Gudi paduwa, Ramanavami, Guru Pournima, Punyathithi and Dassera are celebratedwell. Once in every 3 - 4 months, Sri. Manohar conducts free medical and eye check up camp.
Sri. Manohar feels very blessed as Baba has made him to buy a house in shirdi.
Kakad Aarti is performed daily & on thursdays Kakad & Dhoop Aarti is performed in this temple. Akanda Satcharitha Parayan is held in feb every year for which many Sai Devotees come and participate.
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Temple Address
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir
N S Phadke Marg,
Sai Wadi,
Andheri [E],
Mumbai - 400058
Sai Wadi,
Andheri [E],
Mumbai - 400058
Maharashtra.
Contact Person
Sri. Sai Prasad
Contact No:
+91 22 - 26838319
Courtesy:
Article & Photo:
Mrs. Padma Ramaswamy.
Andheri, Mumbai.
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