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I'm very Happy to write this Article on the 7th Anniversary Celebrations at Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre, Bangalore. We had previously published articles on this temple during our "
Pilgrimage - Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre" series & "
Guru Pournima at Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre".
There is a slight delay in publishing this article as it took us some time to procure the Photo cds of this event & also due to my sudden travel to Rajahmundry to participate in the "
Sai Nakshatra Malika Puja".
7th Anniversary Celebration was held on Sunday, 31st July 2011 at Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre, Off Magadi Road in Bangalore. The Day started early at 5:00am with Kakad Aarti to Sri Sai Baba.
Mrs & Mr. Ravikiran, a Founder Trustee of this temple performed the Morning Special Puja at the temple premises. At 5:30am after the Kakad Aarti, Kalas Stapana, Kalas puja were performed. Bali Puja was performed at the entrance of the temple.
Puja & Aarti were performed to the entrance of the Sai Temple. Panchamrutha Abhishekam consisting of Milk, curd, sugar, ghee, honey & fruits was performed to the small Panchaloha Utsav Murthy by the Couple. Sudarshana Homam & Durga saptashati Homam were simulataneously performed at the 2 Homa Kund installed inside the temple premises after the Abhishekam. After the Completion of Homam, 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. Then Panchamrutha Abhishekam, Pushpabishekam was performed to Sai Baba.
After completion of Abhishekam, by 10:00am Vastra Alankar was performed to Sai Baba & Aarti was performed. Sai Baba was well decorated for the Day & he was wearing a light blue self designed dress with Gold Crown. Baba was completely decorated with flower Garlands & I could feel as if he was peeping out of a Floral arrangement that was placed around him.
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, Chutney & Masala Sabzi 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.
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.
A Small Counter selling Religious Books, Laminated Potraits of Sai Baba was also set up at the Entrance to benefit Sai Devotees.
At Around 10:30 am Bhajan Program was conducted by "Sri Ram Bajana Mandali" headed by Sri Sudhakar P. The group Sung very famous Sai Bhajans & also bhajans on other Dieties. The main attraction of the event was a small 6yr old Girl singing wonderful Sai Bhajans & all Sai Devotees present in the temple enjoyed the presence & talent of the Kid.
The Bhajan Program ended just before the Madhyan Aarti at around 12 Noon. After the Completion of the Program, the Temple premises was cleaned before the Madhyan Aarti. Sai Devotees were made to follow the queue & proper sitting arrangements were made inside the temple premises to allow maximum number of Sai Devotees to view the Aarti.
Naivaithyam consisting of Bisi Belabaath, Curd Rice & Jilebi was given to Sai Baba & Madhyaan Aarti was performed. After the Completion of the Aarti, Prasad consisting of Bisi Belabaath, Curd Rice & Jilebi were served to Sai Devotees continuously from 12:30 pm till 4pm in the evening. A total of 9000 Sai Devotees were provided with the afternoon Lunch.
Sai Bhajan was performed by a nearby temple group during lunch time. Folk Songs & other bhajans were performed by the group till 2:30pm.
A Total of 100 volunteers were present & group of 5 was made to maintain the Stalls & to take care of the Prasad Distribution & other activities. A Special Stall for Ladies, Children, Senior Citizens & 2 Stalls for general public were set up inside the park opposite to the Sai Mandir. Clean Drinking water from Mineral water can was provided to all the Sai Devotees.
At Around 3:30pm Sai Baba Bhajans were performed by a popular Music Director of Kannada Film Sri Bharani Shree of "Bharanishree Group" who is also staunch Devotee of Shri Sai Baba. This Program went on till 5:00pm.
Shri Raghunath Guruji from "Temple of Success" who does Miracle cure of diseases with the Blessings of Shri Sai Baba was invited for the Anniversary celebrations & he visited the temple at 5:00pm for the evening Dhoop Aarti. After the Aarti a small Satsang was performed by Guruji after the need of a Guru to attain Salvation.
At 6:00pm Sai Satya Narayan Vratham was performed on the 1st floor of the temple in front of the Dwarakamai. Mrs & Mr. Chamaraj, Former Registrar of Co-operative Society, Government of karnataka as well as Trustee of Sai Mandir performed the Satya Narayan Pooja.
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 10:30pm. A Total of 15,000 Sai Devotees took the blessing of Sai Baba on the 7th Anniversary celebrations at Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre.
Some Highlights of the Event1. 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 come in 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 10:30am till 12:00pm. 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 15,000 Sai Devotees took the blessing of Sai Baba on the 7th 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.
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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 AppealSai 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: Sri R K Guptha/ Raghav N.
Special Thanks to Sri R Kuppu swamy.
President & all the Trustees of Sri Shirdi Sai Cultural Centre.
