Shirdi Sai Baba Temple The temple is open for public from 7 AM to 1.30 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM every day.
The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is located at Injambakkam between Chennai and Mahabalipuram. It is situated on the left side of the Crocodile Bank. The temple’s main entrance is not far from the East Coast Road (ECR), and the other end is facing the Bay of Bengal. This serene and placid temple is maintained by the Shirdi Sai Trust (SST), a charitable trust engaged in the propagation of the noble thoughts and deeds of Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi. The temple was constructed in 1933 by Guruji C.B. Sathpathy. pp indecohotels Things to Know About the Shirdi Kubera Sai Baba Temple in Mahabalipuram The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is located at Injambakkam between Chennai and Mahabalipuram. It is situated on the left side of the Crocodile Bank. The temple’s main entrance is not far from the East Coast Road (ECR), and the other end is facing the Bay of Bengal. This serene and placid temple is maintained by the Shirdi Sai Trust (SST), a charitable trust engaged in the propagation of the noble thoughts and deeds of Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi. The temple was constructed in 1933 by Guruji C.B. Sathpathy.
Image You can also come across the Raja Ganapathy (Ganesh) Temple before reaching the Saibaba temple which is beautifully carved on white marble with Saibaba in sitting posture. You can go near the Peedam to pray and join the meditation for as long as you want in the meditation hall. The temple complex also houses shrines devoted to Lord Shiva and her consort Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva, Lord Rama, Lord Muruga, and his consorts Devyani and Valli, Lord Durga, Lord Krishna, Maha Vishnu, and other deities.
Some of the daily activities at the temple include performing Bhajan, Vocal Music, Kirtan, etc; a holy bath of Sri Saibaba; Morning Arthi or Kakad Arthi; Noon Aarti or Madhyanha Aarti; Evening Aarti or Dhuparti; Night Aarti or Shejarti and Abhishekam. The Dhuni Puja is a must-attend. Baba’s Dhuni is kept burning at all times, like the Shirdi Temple. You can perform chanting of Baba’s dhun and have darshan of Sri Sai Baba too. There is a walking path about the Dhuni arranged with acupressure stones. Once inside the temple, you cannot perform any poojas.
You’ll be able to find a marble statue of Sri Sai Baba that is 5.5ft tall installed in the main temple sanctum, whilst all the pratima are made out of black stone. Devotees can touch the statue and get a satisfied Darshan at the temple sanctum. A 3ft statue of the Baba is installed in the Dwarakamai alongside the main sanctum temple. The temple which is hexagonal in structure measuring 100 feet high is provided with concrete ladders to climb up to the top.
The temple encloses a Danvanthari tree. Other amenities include Gowshala, guest house, a free health care centre, a stall for buying pooja items, a book shop that deals with Sai-related CDs & books, a canteen, etc. In addition to the Aarthi, special poojas are done only on request. The poor are fed here in large numbers. Thread ceremonies, marriage ceremonies, and other social events are also...
Read moreAny temple dedicated to Sai Baba, is special for the bhakths,irrespective of size, Ambiance,etc.
The Saibaba temple at Injambakkam in Chennai is defenitely a special one. Located in a very beautiful scenic garden on the Olive beach,it is a temple with a massive space
The entrance is marked with ample space for parking.
Coming out of the parking, you are at the Sannidhi of Mahaganapathi. Next is the sanctum of Dattatreya. Towards the right of the sanctum is a compound adorned with many gods and goddesses,including,Kalyana Rama,with Sita,Lakshman and Hanuman, Radhakrishna,Navagraha,etc.
As you move ahead you come into a fully covered open hall,from here you can view Saibaba sitting on his sanctum looking splendid. The doors are very wide facilitating a wide view. On climbing a few steps you are face to face with Baba in his full splendor,in his octoganal sanctum made in marble.
Post darshan you can go straight to the outer praharam,into the sanctum of Gayatri Devi,Sagara in the form of Jhulelal. There is the chavadi. Also there is a palenquin for baba.
The dhuni burns continuously in another block constructed in the same fashion as the chavadi.
During this parikrama the entire place is adorned with gardens,trees, walkaways.
For the bhakths it is a treasure trove,to love,pray, meditate in a very peaceful...
Read moreShirdi Sai Baba temple is dedicated to the 18th century saint. Born in 1835, Sai Baba came to Shirdi when he was 16. Many people reported miracles that had happened in their lives. Even after death, he continues to work miracles for those who believe in him.
This temple was built in 1993 near the coast of Bay of Bengal. The main temple is hexagonal in structure made of white marble. The white marble Sai Baba idol is in sitting posture & an exact replica of the one in Shirdi. Beside the sanctum is a special room where the holy fire (Dhuni), burns continuously, since Baba's days. This is an unique feature of the temple.
One can see a small temple with a bronze idol of Sai Baba temple at the entrance. The next complex has shrines for the other deities made of black stone. You can find Vallabha Ganapathy idol with 10 arms, Dattatreya Shiva & Parvati, Durga Devi, Hanuman facing Ram, Sita & Lakshman, Vishnu facing Navagrahas, Venkateswara, Krishna & Radha, Muruga & his consorts, Valli & Deivanai.
To fulfill their wishes, devotees tie a string dipped in turmeric around the Kalapataru tree on Thur & Fri.
Those suffering from ailments take nine rounds around the Dhanvanthari tree,...
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