TOP Sathya Sai Baba 's visit to Pune Mumbai - Hadshi Temple Panduranga Kshetra

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Hadshi  Temple Panduranga Kshetra - A Glittering Musical Twilight

A Glittering Musical Twilight
Posted on 29th Oct 2009

On the first day of Bhagawan’s Pune visit, the evening descended on an eager expanse of devotees – most of whom had waited in the scorching sun since 12 noon. The setting was perfect. Cool fresh evening breeze and the tender twilight of the setting sun
 

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The evening programme commenced with Bhajans sung mellifluously by the Bhajan singers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation. Vinayaka Vinayaka, Antaranga Sai, Madhusudana Muralidhara, Vithala Narayana, Allah ho tum Easwar ho tum, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Pyare Nandalal darshan dijo, Hari anandamaya jaya Narayana infused life into the devotees.
 

When Bhagawan arrived at 6.09 pm, the increase in the tempo of ‘Swagatam, shubha swagatam’ was enough to disclose the sheer joy of the devotees. Swami then permitted the ‘Shri Hari Bhajan Mandal’ of Hadshi to sing the Abhangs ‘To paha, aala Vithala’ and ‘Ek gao aamhi Vithobache naav’.
 

The artists of the evening – Padmashree Smt. Kavita Subramaniam, Kum. Sapna Mukherjee, Shri Nitin Mukesh sought Swami’s blessings and were rewarded with Paadnamaskar by Bhagawan.

 Swami acknowledged Kavita Subramaniam’s soulful rendition of “Sakshata Parabramha Sai” by applauding at the end of her Bhajan and was seen chanting the introductory Shloka of ‘Twameva Mata, Pita Twameva’ with Shri Nitin Mukesh.
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Sharing her ecstatic feelng the singer was elated at expressing her grateful thanks to Bhagawan. Seasoned devotee that she is, she summed up her feeling: “Do not ask me how it feels…I am overwhelmed and grateful to Baba for giving me this opportunity to sing. I am fortunate to sing even a line before Him”.

Nitin Mukesh, son of legendary singer of yester years, Mukesh, was candid in responding: “Music is the language of Gods. Baba is the source of music. I lost my mother last year and since then I have felt very lonely. But today I feel that I have found God”.
 

The artistes were blessed and felicitated by Bhagawan after the performance. The programme concluded with offering of Mangala Aarti to Bhagawan.
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Talking about discipline that is the hallmark of Sathya Sai related activities, a devoted volunteer had something interesting to say:

“It is a miracle that in such a humongous gathering , complete with patients, children and the aged, not one act of indiscipline conducted. This is the mesmerism of the Divine”, said Ms. Pai.
 

The much awaited inauguration of the triune temple, Murthi Sthapana and Pranprathistha of Lord Siddhivinayak, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba and Sri Vitthal Rukmini was done by the Divine Hands on the morning of 29th October 2009 attended by a vast concourse of devotees.
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 welcome the Lord of the Universe in physical frame. …And she was joined by men and women in thousands rejoicing the great grand occasion. Colourful canopies adorned the lush green lawns. Every creation around reflected this mood; the caressing breeze, the singing birds and the colourful butterflies all awaited the Lord!
 

The Sarva Dharma Stupa beautifully decorated with an array of colourful flowers and lights stood magnificent at the entrance leading to the golden gate of the Ganesha Temple. Ladies attired in traditional pink and red Nawari sarees were waiting to perform the Kalash Puja outside the golden gate. With a prayer in their hearts, these ladies have walked all the way to Panduranga Kshetra from their villages.
 

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The fountains behind the Ganesha Temple were gushing with joy and enthusiasm that the Lord was to be in their midst. The aisle leading to the shrine of Vitthal Rakumai and Shirdi Sai Baba were lined with men in colourful turbans—they were set to welcome the Lord with Lazium (Maharashtrian Traditional dance)

to the rhythm of dholkis. The Abhangs of Tukaram rented the air outside the sanctum sanctorum of Vitthal Rakumai while the Prana Pratishta Yagna was going on in the Yagna Mandap adjoining the Vithal Rakumai temple.

A warm and loving welcome awaited Bhagawan as The Lord descended from the aircraft at Pune airport around 10 a.m. enroute to Panduranga Kshetra. Shri Jadhav and his family members along with the State President of Maharashtra Shri Ramesh Sawant expressed gratefulness to Bhagawan while receiving Him. The young ambassadors of Bhagawan’s mission, the Bal vikas children attired in

colorful Maharashtrian dresses extended their welcome to one and all. Dignitaries present at the airport to welcome the Lord included the former Union Home Minister, Sri Shivaraj Patil and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sri Ashok Chavan, both ardent long time devotees of Bhagawan.
 

Bhagawan upon arrival straight drove down to the Jadhav’s resident at Pune to spent over 45 minutes blessing the occasion. Thereafter Bhagawan arrived at the Kshetra, the venue at 12:11 p.m., a momentous occasion she has been waiting for the past six long years. Bhagawan upon arrival, blessed the vast concourse of devotees who were lined up enroute yearning for a rare glimpse of the Lord in physical.
 

Bhagawan was greeted by the auspicious chant of the Vedas recited by Bal Vikas children coupled with vibrant band music. The family of Shri. Jadhav welcomed Bhagawan with traditional tokens of auspiciousness. Mrs. & Mr. Vishal Jadhav (son of Shri Jadhav) presented the Kalash while other dignitaries offered floral salutations to Beloved Bhagawan.
 

As Bhagawan’s car proceeded to His residence, He graciously blessed devotees who were singing Abhangs with intense love. Bhagawan alighted from the car and inaugurated the Divine Abode acceding to the prayers of Shri Jadhav. The students and entourage were also greeted with roses before being escorted to Bhagawan’s residence.
 

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Later in the evening a music programme was held in the Divine Presence at the Kshetra Venue. Mumbai’s famous names, Kavita Subramaniam, Sapna Mukherjee and Nitin Mukesh graced the occasion seeking Divine Blessings.

Bhagawan is scheduled to bless and inaugurate the Sri Sathya Sai Panduranga Kshetra on 29th morning at 9:00 a.m.

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Bhagawan begins His Maharashtra Sojourn - 28th Oct 2009
 

the latest Abode for the God in physical frame, back in Prasanthi the mood was definitely somber as her Beloved Lord was set to depart for a week-long visit to Pune and Mumbai.
28th October morning dawned in Prasanthi setting herself to bid farewell to her Beloved Bhagawan. Devotees aiming at best possible darshan

were dispersed at convenient locations, many in the Mandir, some on the three kilometer stretch leading to the Sri Sathya Sai Airport and some at the Airport vicinity, aiming to catch a glimpse of the flying chariot taking off.top
 

Jet Airways owned chartered Jet Airliner Boeing 737-700 carrying Bhagawan along with His “Group of 50” and crew took off from the Sri Sathya Sai Airport at 8:30 a.m. for a seventy minute onboard sojourn with the Divine.

Reports received from Pune indicate that the Divine Chariot landed at Pune Airport at 9:40 a.m. Bhagawan was given a rousing welcome at the Pune Airport, led by former Home Minister of India, ardent devotee of Bhagawan Sri Shivaraj Patil and Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sri Ashok Chavan.
 

While Bhagawan set off directly to the Jadhav’s residence at Pune, the “Group of 50” was headed towards Hadshi, the picturesque location privileged to host the Divine. Bhagawan is scheduled to arrive at the venue, Sri Sathya Sai Panduranga Kshetra at 11:30 a.m. and would be inaugurating the Triune Temple at 12:00 noon.

 

Earlier, Bhagawan set off to the Sri Sathya Sai Airport at 8:00 a.m. blessing the concourse of devotees assembled in the Sai Kulwant Hall, receiving Mangala Arathi. At the Airport Bhagawan was received with Poornakhumbham by the Airport staff led by Airport Director, Capt. Sharma. Upon reaching the Airport,

Bhagawan unveiled a newly erected statue of Lord Hanuman, pressing the remote button. Bhagawan’s entourage includes twenty five students, that includes current students as well as those who are working in various institutions in the Ashram, namely, Sri Sathya Sai University, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust and senior devotees including Prof. G. Venkataraman, Mr. S.V.Giri, Prof. Anil Kumar and ‘family’ members.
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28 Oct 2009, 0502 hrs IST, Girish Kuber, ET Bureau

MUMBAI: This sunday, Varsha, the Maharashtra chief minister’s official residence, will have a rather unusual visitor. The house that’s familiar with political bickering and has witnessed many a deal, will wear a saffron, spiritual look as Satya Sai Baba will visit Varsha to bless his disciple Ashok Chavan. It’s the first time that the state will officially host a guru.

Chief minister Ashok Chavan has always been very forthcoming about his admiration for the Baba. Every time he finds himself in a crisis, Mr Chavan makes a trip to Puttuparthy in Andhra Pradesh, the Baba’s abode. This time, too, soon after votes were polled for the state assembly election, Mr Chavan was at the Baba’s doorstep to seek his blessings for a political battle that later went in his favour.
 

As a mark of gratitude, the state chief minister is learnt to have invited Baba to his official residence. Top officials from the state administration confirmed this to ET , requesting anonymity. A dedicated website, which tracks Satya Sai Baba’s movements, has also announced a meeting of a spiritual sect head with the head of the state this Sunday. “On November 1, Swami will give a discourse at Gandhi Maidan, Worli Naka, South Mumbai at around 11 am and then lunch at the residence of Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, who was blessed to be the CM again as his Congress won with a big margin,” the website proclaimed.
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Before arriving at the state’s centre of power, he will also bless the newly-constructed Bandra Worli Sea Link by travelling over it. “Bhagawan’s car will also definitely grace the new Bandra-Worli sea link where balloons will be released by the Balvikas children of Mumbai. South Mumbai being the financial hub of the city, many top businessmen and corporate leaders will grace the occasion at both the venues in Mumbai,” the website said.
 

This may be Satya Sai Baba’s first visit to the state’s chief minister’s residence. But he is no stranger to Congress politicians. In fact, former prime minister the late Narasimha Rao was one amongst his most prominent devotees.

Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Chavan-to-tee-off-after-Satya-Sai-Babas-intervention/articleshow/5170793.cms

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