SHIRDI SAI BABA - RECORRIDO COMPLETO - EL DESPERTAR SAI

Shirdi Sai Baba - Complete Tour of Shirdi photos

Shirdis distance from Nasik is 90 kms.
This board turns towards enterance of Shirdi

Samadhi Mandir
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.

The Mandir is built with stones and Baba's Samadhi is
built with white marble stones. A railing is built in marble around the
Samadhi and is full of ornamental decorations. In front of the
Samadhi are two silver pillars full of decorative designs.
Just behind the Samadhi is Sai Baba's marvelous statue made
of Italian marble which shows him seated on a throne.
This idol was made by late Balaji Vasant..

Top view of Samadhi Mandir

This is the main enterance gate of temple of Shirdi.

Entrance side of Samadhi Temple.

Entrance side of Samadhi Temple

We had heard about kakkar aarti performed early in the morning. So we started from the town at around 2:30 am so as not to miss it. Having reached the temple, it was interesting to watch the mad rush to make it to the aarti. This early morning aarti involves the invocation of Shri Sai Baba followed by his ablution and wrapping of clothes. It starts at around 4:30 am and lasts for about 45 minutes. You make your way through the serpentine queues for the main hall where it is held.
It's a delight to watch people — old and young — hurry along those narrow isles to be part of the congregation. And when the aarti starts, you feel as if you have just experienced one of the most beautiful things in your life
Samadhi Mandir

. The capacity of the hall is close to 2,000 people and the flock left out, have to content with viewing the aarti on CCTVs 'coming live'. Despite few aartis being recited in Marathi, doing it in unison made the experience really memorable.

Gurusthan

Guru Sthan Sai Baba first came to Shridhi in the form of Bal Yogi - a child ascetic. He was first spotted seated under a Neem tree. This place came to be known as Gurusthan. The renovation of Gurusthan was made on 30th September, 1941. The present temple was built after this period. There is a small shrine in Gurusthan. On a elevated platform of this shrine a big portrait of Baba is placed. On the side is a marble statue of Baba. In front of the portrait is a Shivling and the Nandi. Photos of twelve Jyotirlingas are kept in the temple. The branches of the Neem tree have come out through the roof of the temple
A View Of The Sacred Fire Placed In Front Of Gurusthan. Devotees Believe That When Incense Sticks Are Burnt Here, Their Prayers Offered Are Answered
A View Of The Sacred Fire Placed In Front Of Gurusthan. Devotees Believe That When Incense Sticks Are Burnt Here, Their Prayers Offered Are Answered
In Front Of The Portrait Is A Shivling And The Nandi, This Was Given To Meghashyam, Baba Installed This In The Gurusthan Sacred feet of Baba in Gurusthan

The Gurusthan tample that was placed here no longer exists.It has been removed
so that this holy tree which was once planted by
Sai baba lives for a longer period of time.
All the devotees miss the gurusthan


Samadhi Mandir 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 t he 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.

Construction of the Samadhi-Mandir Baba never talked, nor ever made any fuss about the things which He wanted to accomplish, but He so skillfully arranged the circumstances and surroundings that the people were surprised at the slow but sure results attained. The construction of the Samadhi-mandir is an instance in point. Shriman Bapusaheb Booty, the famous multi-millionaire of Nagpur lived in Shirdi whith his family. Once an idea arose in his mind that he should have a building of his own there. Sometimes after this, while he was sleeping in Dixit's Wada, he got a vision. Bava appeared in his dream and ordered him to build a Wada of his own with temple. Shama who was sleeping there, got also a similar vision. When Bapusaheb was awakened, he saw Shama crying and asked him why.
The latter replied that in his vision Baba came close to him and ordered distinctly - "Build the Wada with the temple. I shall fulfill the desires of all. Hearing the sweet and loving words of Baba, I was overpowered with emotion, my throat was choked, my eyes were overflowing with tears, and I began to cry." Bapusaheb was surprised to see that both their visions tallied. Being a rich and capable man, he decided to build a Wada there and drew up a plan with Madhavarao (Shama). Kakasaheb Dixit also approved of it. And when it was placed before Baba, He also sanctioned it immediately. Then the construction- work was duly started and under the supervision of Shama, the ground floor, the cellar and the well were completed. Baba also on his way to and from Lendi suggested certain improvements. Further work was entrusted to Bapusaheb Jog and when it was going on, an idea struck Bapusaheb Booty's mind that there should be an open room or platform and in the centre the image of Murlidhar (Lord Krishna with the flute) be installed. He asked Shama to refer this matter to Baba and get His consent. The latter asked Baba about this when He was just passing by the Wada.
View of Sai Baba's samadhi. Hearing Shama, Baba gave His consent saying, "after the temple is complete I will come there to stay" and staring at the Wada He added - "after the Wada is complete, we shall use it ourselves, we shall live, move and play there, embrace each other, and be very happy." Then Shama asked Baba whether this was the auspicious time to begin the foundation-work of the central room of the Shrine. The latter answered in the affirmative. Shama got a coconut broke it and started the work. In due time the work was completed and an order was also given for making a good image of Murlidhar. But before it was ready, a new thing turned up. Baba became seriously ill and was about to pass away. Bapusaheb became very sad and dejected, thinking that if Baba passed away, his Wada would not be consecrated by the holy touch of Baba's Feet, and all his money (about a lakh of rupees) would be wasted away. But the words "Place or keep Me in the Wada" which came out of Baba's mouth just before His passing away, consoled not only Bapusaheb, but one and all. In due time Baba's holy body was placed and preserved in the central shrine meant or designed for Murlidhar and Baba Himself became Murlidhar and the Wada thus became the Samadhi-mandir of Sai Baba. His wonderful life is unfathomable. Blessed and fortunate is Bapusaheb Booty in whose Wada lies the holy and the pure body of Baba
The routine of the temple starts at 5 o'clock in the morning with Bhoopali, a morning song, and closes at 10 o'clock in the night after Shejarati is sung. Only on three occasions the temple is kept open overnight .ie. on Gurupoornima, Dassera, and Ramnavami. Every Thursday and on each festival, a Palakhi with Baba's photo is taken out from the temple.

Exclusive picture of Baba's samadhi.

Baba's CHAVADI At a short distance lies Baba's CHAVADI. Baba used to sleep here every alternate day. The Chavadi is divided into two parts. One part of the Chavadi has a large portrait of Baba along with a wooden bed and a white chair belonging to him. Baba's Chawadi Baba, along with his nearest followers, used to stay here at every alternate nights. Because of this reason, this place has achieved a great importance. Every Thursday the Palakhi from DwarkaMai arrives here. Baba's Photograph, his Paduka (slippers), and Satka are kept in the Palakhi. The chair, on which Baba used to rest, and the bed, on which Baba had his last bath, are also kept in this temple.

Inside Baba's Chawadi
Baba's Chawadi
Old view of Chavdi (Baba's sleeping place) Old view of Chawdi The first level of Chawdi has a portrait of Baba and a big stone on which Baba used to sit. This level has two rooms. One contains the chariot and the second a palkhi. Just in front of the room where the chariot is kept is a small temple. A saffron flag flies over it.

Dwarkamai / Dwarka Mai Dwarkamai Shri Sai Baba came to Shridhi with a marriage procession. He stayed at Dwarkamai till the very end of his life. Dwarkamai is situated on the right side of the entrance of Samadhi Mandir. Here he solved problems of the people, cured their sickness and worries. Before Baba's arrival in Shridhi, Dwarkamai was an old mosque in a dilapidated condition. Baba turned it into Dwarkamai and proved that God is one. The first level of Dwarkamai has a portrait of Baba and a big stone on which Baba used to sit. This level has two rooms. One contains the chariot and the second a palkhi. Just in front of the room where the chariot is kept is a small temple. A saffron flag flies over it. The second level of Dwarkamai has a square stool made of stone, which Baba used for taking a bath. The main attraction of this place is the oil painting of Shri Sai Baba sitting in a carved wooden shrine. This level also has the grinding stone and the wooden vessel called Kolamba in which Baba used to keep the Bhiksha brought from the village

This is the Darbar of famous 'DWARKA MAI'.Sai baba used to sit here. This is the place where Shri Saibaba used to spent much of his time. All the things from His time are still kept as they were used to. It includes Dhuni (lighted by Shri Saibaba), Chul (clay stove), Bathing Stone, Jata (Grinding Stone), and the stone on which Baba used to sit. All traditions from Baba's time are maintained.
Original Picture Of Sai Sitting In Dwarkamayi
The Stone On Which Baba Used To Sit And Also Seen A Portrait Of Baba Placed In The Dwarkamayi

Top of Dwarkamai Sai Baba was very fond of lights. He used to borrow oil from shop-keepers, and keep lamps burning the whole night in the Masjid and temple. This went on for some time. The Banias, who supplied oil gratis, once met together and decided not to give Him oil. When, as usual, Baba went to ask for oil, they all gave Him a distinct No. Unperturbed, Baba returned to the Masjid and kept the dry wicks in the lamps. The banias were watching Him with curiosity. Baba took the Tumrel (tin pot) which contained very little (a few drops) of oil, put water into it and drank it and forced it fall in the container. After consecrating the tin-pot in this way, He again took water in the tin-pot and filled all the lamps with it and lighted them. To the surprise and dismay of the watching Banias, the lamps began to burn and kept burning the whole night. The Banias repented and apologized. Baba forgave them and asked them to be more truthful in future.


In Dwarkamai ,the dhuni's (ashes) are burning since Sai Baba's time.

Sai Baba distributing the holy 'Udi' - the panacea for all troubles - to his bhaktas. 'Udi' is the ash that drops from the holy fire kindled by baba a hundred years ago. The great master was wont to use this ash for healing the sick, thus investing the 'udi' with great power by his gesture. Even now the sick and the unhappy alike are healed if they take this divine medicine with faith
The Dhuni Covered With Grill
The Agarbatti(Incense Sticks Stand) Stand Is Placed On The Platform Where Baba Used To Sit and Distribute UDI(Ash) To the Devotees After The Noon Aarti

Garden The sweet water of this well was drank by Sai Baba. The where Sai Baba used to have brisk walk



this is the Nandadeep and besides this is the place of nine planets.

Guru Sthan Sai Baba first came to Shridhi in the form of Bal Yogi - a child ascetic. He was first spotted seated under a Neem tree. This place came to be known as Gurusthan. The renovation of Gurusthan was made on 30th September, 1941. The present temple was built after this period. There is a small shrine in Gurusthan. On a elevated platform of this shrine a big portrait of Baba is placed. On the side is a marble statue of Baba. In front of the portrait is a Shivling and the Nandi. Photos of twelve Jyotirlingas are kept in the temple. The branches of the Neem tree have come out through the roof of the temple.
Guru Sthan
Guru Sthan The well known "Neem Tree" described in Shri Sai Satcharitra can also be seen here. This place has achieved importance because it is believed that, if " Agarbatti" (essence stick) is lightened at this place, on every Thursday and Friday, the devotees can get what they pray for.

Khandoba Mandir Main Gate Khandoba Tample Khandoba Mandir This temple is situated on the main road. In front of this temple Baba was welcomed by Poojari Mhalsapati, of this temple, saying "Aao Sai", when Baba stepped in Shridi. In this temple there are icons of Khandoba, Banai and Mhalsai.
An old View of Khandoba Temple
View Of Khandoba Temple, This Was The Place Where Baba Put His First Step In Shirdi And Was Welcomed By Mahalsapathy
Khandoba Deity,It is believed that he is another form of Lord Shiva
New Khandoba
OldKhandoba

Other Temples Ganesh ji, Shani devta and Shiv ji's temples.

Museum
Baba's paduka's (footer's) Museum Shirdi
Sai's name was given to him by Shri Malsapati. These coins were given to Shri Malsapati by Sai Baba.
They Were Two Utensils One Small and Other Big, The Formaer Provided Food For 50 People And The Latter For 100 People, And Also Seen Is Grinding Mill and Other Articles Used By Baba
Articles Personally Used By Shri Sai Baba Kept In Samadhi Mandir
The chair never used by Baba
Cot where Baba's last bathing took after his demise.
An earthen ware in which Baba used to beg and feed the animals and the birds

Pot in which Baba used to store water and even today pot full of water has been kept in Dwarakamayi
Baba lived in shirdi for almost for 60 years and used this grinding stone every day, the two stones of his mill consisted of dharma and bhakti , the former being the lower and the later the upper one


Original Chimta

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