People in the Maharashtra, India always celebrate God Satya-Narayana Puja in their homes every fortnight or month.
When they are suffering from any problem, they say, ‘I do Satya Narayana Pooja.’ After getting rid of the problem, they performed the Satya Narayana Puja.
In all Sai Baba Temples, Sai Satya-vrata Puja is performed instead of Satya Narayana Pooja. People choose to recite the Sai story. It was told in three figurative verses. These were from the book “Bhakta Liyamaruth” composed by Daskanu Maharaj.
Satya Narayana Puja will be held daily at 7 am and 9 am in Shirdi. At the end of the prayer, the priest reads the three stories in Marathi. He reads them on behalf of all the devotees present. Then the offering will be given.
If you have time, please attend the Sai Satya Narayana puja, at Shirdi Mandir(RS.100 per couples), and also do monthly Pooja at your home in front of Satya Narayana picture and get Health, Wealth and Happiness
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AROUND SHIRDI
1 Upasani Maharaj Ashram – A serene place for reflection and spiritual growth.
2 Shani Shingnapur, (70 kms. Nevasa Taluk, Ahmednagar Dt.) – This temple is dedicated to Lord Shani, related Plant Saturn. Its unique feature is that the houses and shops in the village have no doors or locks. Visitors can perform puja and seek blessings from Lord
3 Nevasa, (Nevasa Taluk, Ahmednagar Dt.) – A peaceful area rich in cultural heritage and ancient Mohiniraj (Vishnu) temple.
4 Muktidham (Nashik) – A place where the essence of devotion and tranquility beautifully converge. Marble temple. Replicas of 12 Jyotirlingas which have built as per dimension of original
5 Kalaram Temple, (Panchavati – Nashik) – An important pilgrimage site for Lord Ram, built in 1782.
6 Pandavleni Caves, (Nashik) – These are ancient caves. Buddhist monks built them in these serene surroundings. They date back to the 2nd century.
7 Ramkund, (Panchavati – Nashik) – A sacred water spot that invites introspection and calm.
8 Manmad Thumbs Up Mountain Trek – A thrilling adventure surrounded by breathtaking nature.
9 Ellora Caves, (Aurangabad) – A remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site, showcasing the grandeur of ancient art and architecture.
10 Daulatabad, (Aurangabad) – A historic fort that stands as a testament to the strategic brilliance of the past.
11 Coin Museum, (Anjaneri Village – Nashik) – A fascinating place that takes you on a journey through history via rare coins.
12 Trimbakeshwar, (Nashik) – A sacred temple that holds deep significance in the hearts of devotees.
13 Alandi, (Khed Taluk– Pune) – A tranquil town that offers peace and spiritual solace such as Dnyaneshwar samadhi
14 Bhimashankar, (75 kms. Khed – Pune) – a scenic hill station that offers picturesque views of mountains, valleys, and waterfalls. It is a perfect place for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.
15 Nashik: (90 km) A city on the banks of the Godavari River, famous for its historical and religious ancient temples, like Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India
15 Ellora Caves: (100 km) An UNESCO World Heritage site, showcase a blend of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain architecture; intricate carvings and sculptures that depict the ancient Indian culture
16 Ajanta Caves: (110 km) An UNESCO World Heritage site and showcase exquisite rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments and frescoes that date back to the 2nd century BC
Kaka was the Manager in the firm of Thakkar Dharmasey Jethabhai, a solicitor of Bombay. Both the Master and the Manager were on intimate terms.
Mr. Thakkar knew that Kaka was often going to Shirdi, staying there for some days and returning, when Baba permitted him.
Out of curiosity and just to test Baba, Mr. Thakkar decided to go to Shirdi with Kaka during Shimga holidays.
and Kaka bought two seers of raisins (dried grapes with seed) on the way for presentation to Baba. They reached Shirdi in due time, and went to the Masjid for darshan.
Then Babasaheb Tarkhad was there, Mr. Thakkar asked him why he came there. “For darshan”, Tarkhad replied.Mr. Thakkar asked if miracles took place there. Tarkhad replied that it (to see miracles) was not his attitude, but the earnest intentions of the Bhaktas were satisfied here.
Then Kaka prostrated himself before Baba and offered the raisins to Him. Baba ordered them to be distributed.
Mr. Thakkar got a few of them. He did not like the raisins and he was advised by his doctor not to eat them without washing and cleaning them. So he was in a fix. He did not like to eat them, nor could he reject them. To keep up formalities, he put them into his mouth, but did not know what to do with the seeds. He could not spit them out on the floor of the Masjid, so he pocketed them against his wish.
He then said in his mind that if Baba was a Saint, how could He be ignorant of his dislike for the raisins and could He force them on him.
When this thought arose in his mind Baba again gave him some more raisins. He could not eat them, but held them in his hand. Then Baba asked him to eat them up. He obeyed and found, to his surprise, that they were all seedless.
He wanted to see miracles and here was one. He knew that Baba read his thought; and as per his wish converted raisins (with seeds) into seedless grapes. What a wonderful power!
Again to test further he asked Tarkhad, who was sitting by and who also got some raisins, “What kind of grapes you got?” He replied “They variety with seeds.” Mr. Thakkar was still more surprised to hear this.
Then to confirm his growing faith Thakkar thought in his mind that if Baba was a real Saint, the raisins should be now given to Kaka first. Reading this thought also, Baba ordered that distribution should be commenced from Kaka. These proofs were sufficient for Thakkar.
(1) The site with the Neem tree and surrounding space was bought by Mr. Hari Vinayak Sathe, and on this site a big building styled Sathe’s Wada was erected, at Shirdi Gurusthan
This Wada was the sole resting place for pilgrims, who flocked there. A Par (platform) was built round the neem tree and lofts with steps were constructed.
Under the steps, there is a niche facing south and devotees sit on the Par (platform) facing north. It is believed, that he who burns incense there, on Thursday and Friday evenings will, by God’s grace, be happy. This Wada was old and dilapidated and wanted repairs. The Sansthan has made the necessary repairs, additions and alterations now.
(2) Then after some years another Wada, Dixit’s Wada was constructed. Kakasaheb Dixit, Solicitor of Bombay, had gone to England. He had injured his leg by an accident there. The injury could not be got rid of by any means. Nanasaheb Chandorkar advised him to try Sai Baba. So he saw Sai Baba in 1909 A.D., and requested Him to cure rather the lameness of his mind than that of his leg.
He was so much pleased with the darshana of Sai Baba that he decided to reside in Shirdi. So he built a Wada for himself and other devotees. The foundation of this building was laid on 10-12-1910.
On this day, the night Arti in Chavadi was commenced.
The Wada was complete and was inhabited on the Rama- Navami day in 1911 A.D., with due rites and formalities.
(3) Then 3rd Wada or palatial mansion was put up by the famous millionaire, Mr. Booty, of Nagpur.
Lots of money was spent on this building, but the entire amount was well utilized, as Sai Baba’s body is resting in this Wada, which is now called the Samadhi Mandir.
The site of this Mandir had formerly a garden, which was watered and looked after by Baba. Three Wadas thus sprang up, where there was none formerly. Of these, Sathe’s Wada was most useful to all, in the early days.
During his last illness Baba said “Carry me to the Wada”, (ie. Buty wada). Buty was quite willing that his building should become the tomb of Baba.
The Mamlatdar pointed out his difficulties. He said that if all parties agreed, he could give directions for the disposal of the body in accordance with the terms of the agreement. If they did not, he said, they should go to Ahamadnagar, and get the District Magistrate’s decree, and he (Mamlatdar) would have to act upon that decree. Then Dixit was ready to go to Ahamadnagar.
As he was a solicitor of high repute, the Muslims thought that if he went to Ahamadnagar, he would get the District Magistrate’s order in his own favour, and they would be nowhere. So, they came to an agreement with the Hindus that Baba’s body should be in Buty wada, and, as usual the management of the tomb, etc., should also be with the Hindus, but Muslims should be allowed free access even though it was in a Hindu gentleman’s house, and that Mamul should continue.
So, the Mamlatdar himself passed an order, and Baba’s body was buried without any difficulty at Buty wada, where it still remains. That was only a temporary settlement. The more important matter was as to the guidance of the future.
That should be a scheme sanctioned by the District Court of Ahamadnagar. H.S. Dixit with his remarkable legal ability, his worldly wisdom, and great bhakti, drew up a Scheme and presented it with the signatures of number of influential devotees. That was sanctioned by the District Court in 1922 and that governs the Shirdi Sai Sansthan and Baba’s tomb and other affairs.
The property of the Sansthan vested in a body of trustees with managing committee of fifteen. Dixit contented himself with being the Honorary Secretary, and his able management pleased all parties.
H.S. Dixit thus laid firm foundation for the success of the Shirdi Sai Sansthan, and he must be given the credit for its present position. This may be ranked as one of his great services to Sai and to the public or to humanity.
The Sri Saibaba Sansthan Trust is the organization that manages the Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir and other related temples in Shirdi, India.
Since the death of Sai Baba in 1918, His devotees started to worship His resting place. The number of pilgrims belonging to various religions constantly increased, and they came with offerings of money, gold, ornaments, and other valuables as gifts for their beloved Baba.
In 1922, the villagers formed a trust to manage the fund and to continue the daily aratis (oil lamp ritual) of Sai Baba.
After some time, it was registered as ‘Shirdi Sansthan of Shree Saibaba’ under Bombay Public Trusts Act 1950.
In 1960, Government asked Ahmednagar city civil court to appoint a Court Receiver for the management of the Sai Baba Sansthan.
In 1982 Government of Maharashtra, the charity commissioner and the court decided to appoint members of public as Trustees to look after Sansthan, so that the Sansthan could provide better accommodation and other facilities to the pilgrims.
The Trust is now functioning under the Ministry of Law and Justice of the Government of Maharashtra. It operates under a special Act “Sri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust Act, 2004”.
Address:
The Chief Executive Officer, Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi.
https://online.sai.org.in [Online portal for availing Darshan, Aarti, Donation, Accommodation, Pooja and Publications services.]
For Online Services please do contact: 02423-258965, 02423-258966, Help Line No.- +91 7588375204 / 7588371245 /7588373189 / 7588374469
P.R.O & Office: (02423)-258770
Twitter- @ssstshirdi Whatsapp-07720077203
PS: Kindly note the above matters are given here for information purposes only. These matters are subject to modification by SSST . Please check the https://sai.org.in/en/faq for more information.
a. Valid Email Id (To get confirmation letter etc)
b. Personal details, such as Name, Contact Address and
c. Contact Mobile Number(to get OTP, Acknowledgment etc)
d. One photo (Max 256 KB). Valid file format – Jpeg, Bmp, Png, Gif, Tiff or Jpg
e. One of the following Identification: – National Identity Card or Unique Identification Card (UID)
– Voter ID / Pan Card / Passport / Ration Card / Driver’s License or Other Identification.
2) Sign in with your Login details
3) Select your facilities- Dormitory for Individuals
Devotee has flexibility to check in at any time. Check in time needs to specified when booking accommodation online.
Check out time for Devotee is 24 Hours.
Devotee can call Help desk (02423-258956,258963,Voice support will be available from 10 am to 06 pm (IST). Other than this time slot mail to support@sai.org.in) .
Devotee can “check in, any time before two hours of specified check out” time.
Report to the “specified accommodation center at the specified check in time.”
Produce “acknowledgement and photo identity proof for verification” to clerk. Cot will not be allocated to Devotee in case he fails to produce the necessary documents.
No Amount will be refunded to devotees after cancellation of Cot Reservation facility.
It is mandatory for Devotees to follow rules and regulations of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi. We reserve right to cancel/modify Devotee bookings in case any non disciplinary behavior is observed.
Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust reserves rights to change any of the terms and conditions mentioned above without prior notice.
*Direct/ Off line booking is also available to an Individual if Indian Government Aadhaar card is brought: But subject to availability
Go to https://online.sai.org.in for Online Advance Booking* for Rooms and Halls. You can have a decent and safe stay at a reasonable rate. This is managed by the Temple Management of Sai Sanasthan Trust.
Terms and conditions:-
1)Register yourself, for Regular use [else Mobile and OTP is enough for bookings, now]
a. Valid Email Id (To get confirmation letter etc)
b. Personal details, such as Name, Contact Address and
c. Contact Mobile Number(to get OTP, Acknowledgment etc)
d. One photo (Max 256 KB). Valid file formats – Jpeg, Bmp, Png, Gif, Tiff or Jpg.
e. One of the following Identification: – National Identity Card or Unique Identification Card (UID)
– Passport /Voter ID / Pan Card /Ration Card / Driver’s License or Other Identification.
2) Then, Sign in with your Login details
3) Select needed facilities- Room for FAMILY/ Friends
For online booking, Rooms will be booked before three hours prior to selected check-in time, only on availability basis. (1 or 2 day)
Devotee can check- in any time before-two-hours of specified-check-out time.
Check in time needs to specified when booking accommodation online. But Check out time for Devotee is 24 Hour.
Online booking will be open from Next day to 60 day.
Room will not be allottedfor single person (Male or female). For Singles, Hall/ Dormitory/Locker facility are available at Sai Bhakta Niwas and Sai Dharmshala, Sai Udyan and Shirdi Bus-stand, Accommodations.
In case of new couple, room will only be allotted, after verifying their marital status on valid documentation basis
Sanitation charges and extra charges per person changes according to type of room.
Devotee needs to follow steps as mentioned below when availing facility at Shirdi.
i. Report to the specified accommodation center at the specified check in time.
ii. Produce Booking acknowledgment and photo identity proof – Aadhaar card for verification to clerk. Room will not be allocated to Devotee in case he fails to produce the necessary documents.
Extension of stay may be permitted depending upon room availability for the day.
It is mandatory for Devotees to follow rules and regulations of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi. The trust reserves the right to cancel or modify Devotee bookings.
Due to water shortage, Hot water in room will be available from 3:00 am, subject to availability
No Amount will be refunded to devotees after cancellation of Room Reservation facility.
*Direct Off line booking is also available subject to availability
Since, Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust reserves rights to change any of the terms and conditions mentioned above without prior notice, please recheck the above information’s before booking.
Devotee can call Help desk for On Line Services-02423-258956,258963; Voice support will be available from 10 am to 06 pm (IST).
Other than this time slot, mail to support@sai.org.in .
Visit the official website of the Shirdi Sai Sansthan at https://online.sai.org.in for information about the Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi.
Register for regular use [Else, use mobile and OTP for one time booking] with a. Valid email address (for confirmation letter) b. Personal details: Name, Address, Mobile Number (for OTP) c. One photo (Scanned). d. One ID: Passport, National Identity Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Ration Card, Driver’s License, or other allowed ID.
Log in with your details.
Choose your facilities (*) using credit/debit card or internet banking.
After the payment is successful, your facilities will be booked.
(*)Full List of Online Facilities:
Donation
Darshan
Aarti (Morning at 5:15, Noon at 12:00, Evening Sun set, Night at 10:00)
Here are some Tips for those who wish to touch or spend a few quiet moments at Baba’s Samadhi in Shirdi.
While enters into the Baba’s samadhi hall, the rows are divided into four (ie Left side 2 row and Right side 2 row), as what we are seeing in the above picture.
If you enter into the middle Two rows, you are blessed to turns backward and may stand there few seconds before Sai to see and worship. You may have time to worship and do some mediation there.
Likely if You go in the Extreme-Left line, You can touch the Baba’s (Feet)Padukas.
NormallyExtreme-Right line is suitable for fast moving.
See the above image carefully and remember this in your mind, whenever you visit Shirdi Mandir.
