Shridi Saibaba Temple - It Was Built Over The Samadhi Of Sai Baba

SAI BABA TEMPLE

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Sai Baba, one of the foremost saints of modern India, lived in the small village of Shirdi in the state of Maharashtra for sixty years. Due to his presence there even after his Samadhi, today the small village has transformed itself as a great spiritual center to people from all religions. Shri Sai Baba, inspite of his great spiritual stature, never publicized himself through discoursing, touring and preaching—unlike today’s many ‘so-called’ saints.

Shirdi town is situated in Rahata Tahasil in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra State (India). It is located at 19o45′ North Latitude and 74o25′ East Longitude. It falls on Ahmednagar-Manmad State Highway No.10 at 83 Km. from Ahmednagar, and 15 Km. from Kopargaon. It (the Ahmednagar -Manmad road) was a very busy route in the old times. It is located at 185 Km. to the East from Western Seashore line.

 India attracts millions of devotees of all religions, castes and creed who come to pay homage to Shri Sai Baba. The temple is a beautiful shrine that was built over the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba. Thursday is the day Saibaba is specially worshipped. On this day devotees from all over India visit Shirdi for Darshan of Saibaba.

The Temple opens for devotees at 5.15 a.m. (0515 hrs) with Kakad Aarti and remains open till the end of Shejarti. For more on Puja timings. For devotees across the globe, there are arrangements to get Pujas conducted on their behalf and the prasad sent to them. Shirdi is well connected by road. There are also a few religious places of tourist interest in and around Shirdi. Shirdi Saibaba Temple is managed by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan since 1922. The trust ensures that a strict code of conduct is maintained in the temple premises.

The SAI BABA has done many miracles of his Lifetime. The villagers of Shirdi and afar soon found out that this was no ordinary fakir but an avatar (incarnation) of a very high order. He demonstrated through his miracles and utterances, the purpose and intention for which he had come. He would often say, “My Leela is inscrutable”. To each one he met, he imparted knowledge according to the capacity of the recipient to absorb it.

Some Assurance Of  SAIBABA are like wise : If you look at me I look at you.. If you cast your burden on me, I shall surely bear it.. There shall be no want in the house of my devotees.. If you seek my advice and help, it shall be given to you at once.. and many more Sai baba gave.

Samadhi Mandir of Shri Sai Baba was actually owned by a millionaire from Nagpur, a famous Sai devotee Shreemant Gopalrao. Gopalrao wanted to keep an idol of Murlidhar here. However, Baba himself became Murlidhar and the Mandir became the Samadhi Mandir of Baba.

Samadhi Mandir

The 15th October 1918 was a sorrowful and fateful day for the little village of Shirdi,  for in the heavy hours of the noon, the beloved master suddenly breathed his last.  Quietly and unobrusively, Baba gave up his body and let his head fall gently on the shoulders of a near disciple. The great "Avtar's" glorious period of Messiahship,  his self allotted labour of love, came to an abrupt end.  All the magic light seemed to have died out that erestwhile had given to thousands  of seekers courage and hope and inspiration. In a moment all the chambers of the ashram seemed emptied of delight and a strange desolation filled each heart.  But not for long......for, resurrection ever keeps pace with and outlives the forces  of death and destruction. The great Avtar of Love and Compassion gave up his  body so that his spirit may be ressurected in the hearts of thousands of his ever-growing bhaktas.

Source:shirdisaiashram

Bhandardara Hill Station - It Is A Wholesome Traveller's Relaxation Place

BHANDARDARA HILL STATION

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AHMEDNAGAR

Bhandardara is located to the north of Ahmednagar district of Maharastra State Of India. Bhandardara is a place full of exquisite natural sights and a wonderful peaceful ambience. With towering hills on the background and surrounding lush greenery, Bhandardara exudes a colorful symphony and is also a home to diverse flora and fauna. 

A variety of tourist attractions awaits travelers with a serene, calming lake, enveloped in the embrace of dam, waterfalls, forts, valley and much more. At times, it seems that a landscape with a roaring waterfall, gushing waters from a dam, towering hills in the background and greenery all around can only belong to the movies or the imagination of a writer. 

Not really! All this comes true at Bhandardara where green paddy fields create a colourful symphony with the bright blue skies and the waterfall provides a musical rhythm while you soak in the beauty of nature at its best.At 185 kilometers from Mumbai and about the same distance from Pune too,Bhandardara is in Akole tehsil and is considered a trekker’s paradise. 

While coming from Mumbai take a turn at Ghoti after Igatpuri and the road will lead you to Bhandardara via Bari, the village at the foothills of Mount Kalsubai. From Pune there is a diversion at Sangamner which will take you to Bhandardara via Akole. The nearest rail head is Igatpuri.

It is also a favourite with families who want to take a short break from the pressures of urban living. Bhandardara is also a hot-spot for the religiously inclined who visit the Amruteshwar Temple which is an ancient Shiva Temple. The temple also offers an interesting study of its unique architecture.

There are now many hotels and resorts that offer comfortable accommodation at Bhandardara, but the ideal place to stay is the MTDC Holiday Resort which comprises ten deluxe rooms, six lakeside cottages, eight standard rooms, nine special rooms and one dormitory for group accommodation. The resort offers a beautiful view of the Wilson Dam and Arthur Lake.

By Air

Nearest airport is Mumbai - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (163 Kms)

By Train

The nearest railway station is Igatpuri.

By Bus 

Bhandardara is 185 km. from Mumbai and almost the same distance from Pune. While coming from Mumbai take a turn at Ghoti after Igatpuri

Shirdi Sai Baba - Became The Second Place Of Richest Temple In India

SHIRDI SAI BABA TEMPLE

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MAHARASTRA

Shirdi is a town located in the Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra and is at a distance of 296 kms from Mumbai, the state capital.

Shirdi Sai Baba temple outshine many pilgrimage destinations as countless people throng to visit this place from all over India. That is the point where Shirdi scores over different other pilgrimage destinations.

 One of the most illustrious spiritual leader of India, Sai Baba stayed here and made this humble town to sought after holy destination for many.

Sai Baba was believed to be the incarnation of god. Dressed like a fakir (beggar) who preached the true meaning of god, believed in all religions and lived an ordinary life.

It is said that he developed some miraculous power in the very young age and used it to cure the diseases and afflictions of many. The incidents spread over to many place and soon Sai Baba was a popular figure. Amazingly he had a followers from all section of society

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 The same platform were shared by rich and poor, he was worshiped as a god and the temple was built where he achieved enlightenment.

Temple is far cry from exquisite architecture or magnificence but people come here to to witness the magnetic effect of Sai Baba. It is widely believed that if you wish with a true feeling, Sai Baba will fulfill it.

 The main samadhi is surrounded by marble railing, there are also silver pillars guarding the samadhi. The pillars are beautifully decorated with flowers. Every evening at 6:30, the aarti is noteworthy one when people gather around the temple, lots of lamps are lighted and the whole temple is decorated with flowers.

 The whole of temple is converted into a festive mood. The Sai Baba is more of a fatherly figure than a god to his devotees. After the aarti the deity of Sai Baba is wrapped with a blanket in winters and summer he is covered with net to avoid mosquito.

Such treatment only confirms that he is still living in the heart of people and how much people adore him. At the end of each session of aarti, the sacred ash and offerings are distributed to devotees. The atmosphere inspire a spiritual calmness and must see once in a life.

By Air

The nearest airport to Shirdi is the Aurangabad Airport which is 130 kilometres away from Shridi. The airport is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. You can board a taxi or a cab or a bus to reach Shirdi from Aurangabad.

By Train

Kopergaon Railway Station, 16 kilometres away, is the nearest railway station to Shirdi. Kopergaon is well-connected to major cities of India through rail. State run buses, cabs, taxis and private buses are available from the station for Shirdi.

By Bus

Maharashtra State Transport buses are available from major cities like Nashik, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Pune and Kopargaon to Shirdi. Private air-conditioned buses also ply from various cities of Maharashtra to Shirdi.