Sri Shirdi Sai Dhyana Mandir, Market Road, Ramakrishna Nagar, Near Jagga Rao Bridge, Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam

Aum Sai Ram.

This is the Fifth Temple on which i'm writing article that I visited during my 17th Pilgrimage to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Visakhapatnam & Kakinada between 17th July 2013 till 26th July 2013.

This is the 4th temple to be visited at Visakhapatnam under the Pilgrimage Series for my Sai Photo Blog.

To see Complete List of Temples Visited under Pilgrimage Series Visit:
Raghav's Sai Baba Temple Pilgrimage Series.

To see Complete List of Temples Visited during 17th Pilgrimage Visit:
17th Pilgrimage to Sai Baba Temple.

After our visit to Sri Shirdi Sai Dhyana Mandir at New Railway Colony, we returned home as it was around 1pm. We had lunch, took a quick power nap & got up again to start our pilgrimage to visit other temples of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba in & around Visakhapatnam.

My Sister was kind enough to prepare a Decent Cup of Tea. Having drunk that i got enough energy to sustain for next 2 - 3 hrs & we headed straight on the Akkayyapalem Main Road where there are around 3 Sai Baba Temples.

The First temple on that road from Dondaparthi Area was this temple at Sri Rama Krishna Nagar on the Market Road. A Small Bridge Named as Jagga Rao Bridge built above a sewer canal is the land mark for this temple.

We took a right turn before the Jagga Rao Bridge & entered the Market Road of Rama Krishna Nagar. There was a Vegatable as well as Meat Market towards the Left side of the Road & we had to go ahead on the same direction. After travelling for around 100mtrs, this Small but beautiful temple of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba was visible towards the Left hand side of the Road.

As said, though a small temple, it was very beautifully built & the main highlight of this temple is the arch in front of sri sai baba where brass covering has been fixed & it looks like a replica to the gold Arch behind the Main Statue of Sri Sai Baba at Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi.

Due to this Arch, it attracts lots of Sai Baba Devotees from in & around visakhapatnam. Sanctums for Ganeshji & Dattatreya are installed towards the left & right side in front of the statue of Sri Sai Baba. 2 Paduka's are also installed in front of the statue.

A Silver Simhasan covering the statue of Sai Baba looks really gud & Baba's Sanctum looks very rich & Serene.

A Statue of Sarpa Raja - Snake god has been installed behind the left side of the temple complex below the banyan tree. Baba's Gurusthan with Neem tree has been installed behind the right side of the temple. Dhuni has been installed on the right front side of temple & has been kept burning since the temple was inaugurated.

Regular Puja, Abhishek, Aarti, Annadan, Bhajans & other cultural programs are conducted in the temple premises. On the Occasion of Guru Pournima, we were lucky to visit & have the glimpse of the Alankar of Sri Sai Baba. Bhog consisiting of Sweets, Fruits & Food where decorated in front of Sai Baba. Palki utsav was on its way & it was totally crowded. Around 200 people were waiting in queue to have the darshan of Sri Sai Baba. We couldn't click snaps on the Guru Pournima Day, but the alankar was one of its kind & it attracted me a Lot.

To see Complete set of 22 Snaps of this Temple Visit:
Sri Shirdi Sai Dhyana Mandir, Ramakrishna Nagar, Visakhapatnam

To see Complete set of 22 Snaps of this Temple Visit:
Sri Shirdi Sai Dhyana Mandir, Ramakrishna Nagar, Visakhapatnam

Highlights of this Temple:

1. This temple is famous for its 5.5ft White Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba.

It is also called as Replica Temple of Shirdi Sai Baba or Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandiram due to the Arch in front of Sri Sai Baba covered with Brass Cover, which looks like Gold cover similar to the one that is seen in Shirdi - Samadhi Mandir behind Baba's Statue.

2. The Temple was inaugurated on 29th Apr 2009 & a 5.5ft Marble Statue of Sri Sai Baba was installed in the temple Premises. Though the temple is small in size, it attracts lots of Sai Baba Devotees from Around Visakhapatnam, especially on Thursdays & Other Special Days.

A Silver Simhasan has been installed around the statue of Sri Sai Baba. The Arch in front of the Sai Baba's Statue has been covered with Brass & maintained well. When a Devotee is seeing the Sanctum from the road, they will get a feel of the Real Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi.

3. This Temple has the Sanctums of Sri Vinayaka & Sri Dattatreya installed towards the left & right side in front of Sri Sai Baba.

Statue of  Nageshwara - Sarpa Raja has been installed below a Banyan Tree behind the temple Premises towards the Left.

Dhuni & Gurusthan has been installed towards the right side of the temple. Dhuni can be visible at the right side entrance of the temple premises.

On the Top of the temple Entrance Cement Status of Sri Ganesh, Sai Baba & Sri Dattatreya have been installed inside a small enclosure & they look very beautiful. Even the Gopuram top is painted very well & looks beautiful.

4. Special Puja, Abhishek, Annadanam, Spiritual Programs, Bhajans & other rituals are conducted during Temple Anniversary 0n 29th April every year, Ugadi, Sri Ramanavami, Guru Poornima, Gokulashtami, Vijayadashmi - Sai Baba Punyathithi & Datta Jayanthi.

5. Sai Baba Bhajans are held on every thursdays between 8:00pm - 9:00pm. Annadanam is performed on every thursday after the Noon Aarti & upto 100 people are fed with meals.

6. Sai Palki Utsav is performed on Guru Pournima & Sai Punyathithi & the Palki is taken around the Rama Krishna Nagar Area & Surrounding Area amidst the Chant of Sai Bhajans, Sai Namam & Dhool & Band Set.

I'm now sharing few Snaps of the Statue of Sri Sai Baba that has been installed in this temple Premises.

To see Complete set of 22 Snaps of this Temple Visit:
Sri Shirdi Sai Dhyana Mandir, Ramakrishna Nagar, Visakhapatnam

Slide Show of Photo Album

Temple Address

Sri Shirdi Sai Dhyana Mandir.

Market Road, Ramakrishna Nagar,
Near Jagga Rao Bridge, Akkayyapalem.
Visakhapatnam : 530016.
Andhra Pradesh.

Landmark

When Travelling on Akkayapalem Main Road from Dondaparti, Take the Right Road before Jagga Rao Bridge into the Market Road, Rama Krishna Nagar. Towards the Left Vegatable & Meat Market can been seen. Continue travelling on the same Road. Sai Baba's Temple is around 150mtrs from the Market towards the Left Side.

Contact Person

Sri B Kiran Kumar - Temple President.
+91 92481 84045

Sri P Vijay Kumar - Temple Secratary.

Prana Prathistha Date of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba

29th April 2009.

Temple Timings

5:15 AM to 12:30 PM
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Aarti Timings

Kakad Aarti: 05:30 AM
Madhyan Aarti: 12:00 PM
Dhoop Aarti: 06:15 PM
Shej Aarti: 08:00 PM

After the Darshan, we headed towards the Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Sankshema Seva Sangam Mandir near Milk Booth Junction, Akkayyapalem to see the 2ft Marble Statue of  Baba. More on this temple in the Next Article.

Courtesy:
Article & photo: Raghav N

Special Thanks to Mrs.  Padma & Mr. Balakrishna, Visakhapatnam for Accommodating me during my Stay in Visakhapatnam & also helping me with Providing 2 Wheeler, 4 Wheeler to Visit Sri Sai Baba Temples in & around Visakhapatnam City.