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Ku2a | 1 | 2 | 3 | Next Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Ad-Hoc Committee Decides To Cancel Reservation Slots Of Thursday Kakad Aarti & Sunday Afternoon Aarti For Offering Clothes To Sai Baba - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 30th December 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Ad-Hoc Committee has taken a wonderful decision to cancel the reservaton Slots which was prevalent for Thursday Kakad Aarti & Sunday Afternoon Aarti for offering clothes to Shri Sai Baba and has made all the slots available for the daily three Aartis of Shri Sai Baba by way of Lottery System. Sansthan Acting Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav has appealed to all Sai devotees to take advantage of this facility. Shri.Jadhav said that devotees would like to offer Clothes on the occasion of Shri Sai Baba's Aarti. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan had decided in the year 2016 to allow devotees to offer Clothes for all 3 Aarti's on daily basis and the devotees were following the same. Also, in the Management Committee Meeting held on 23rd May 2017, it was decided to reserve Thursday Kakad Aarti and Sunday Afternoon Aarti Slots exclusively for Sansthan Committee Members. But, with a view to make all the three Aarti Slots available for devotees to offer Clothes to Shri Sai Baba, Sansthan Ad-Hoc Committee Chairman and Principal District Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlagadda and Commitee Member and District Magistrate Dr.Rajendra Bhosale took this historic decision of removing the reservation of Slots. Accordingly, in the Ad-Hoc Committee meeting held on 5th December 2022, it was decided to remove the reservation of slots on Thursday and Sunday and allow the devotees to offer clothes to Shri Sai Baba by way of Lottery System. Because of this wonderful decision, devotees will now get the benefit of offering Clothes for all the three Aarti's of Shri Sai Baba on all days. Every month around 1000 Clothes are being deposited at the Donation Counters by the devotees. Out of these, 90 Clothes are selected and listed according to the slot for three Aarti's. The list will be published in Shri Sai Baba Sansthan's official website and the respective devotees are informed through Mobile message about which Aarti the Clothes they deposited will be offered to Shri Sai Baba. Honorable Union Minister Of State For Chemicals, Energy & New & Renewable Energy Shri.Bhagawant Khuba Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 27th December 2022 Honorable Union Minister of State for Chemicals, Energy, New and Renewable Energy Shri.Bhagawant Khuba visited Shirdi along with his family members and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion, acting Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Rahul Jadhav was also present.
Indian Educationist & Chairman Of Infosys Foundation Smt.Sudha Murthy Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 27th December 2022 Well known Indian Educationist & Chairman of Infosys Foundation Smt.Sudha Murthy visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion, acting Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Rahul Jadhav was also present.
After Smt.Sudha Murthy had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan, she was felicitated by acting Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Rahul Jadhav.
Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Organizes Various Cultural & Religious Extravaganza To Welcome New Year 2023 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 24th December 2022 Acting Chief Executive officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rahul Jadhav informed media persons through a Press Release on Saturday, 24th December 2022 that all arrangements have been complete for the Shirdi Mahotsav which is being held on account of Christmas Vacation, year end and New Year Celebrations. As part of this Shri Sai Baba Sansthan has organized various Culturual and Religious programmes on Saturday, 31st December 2022. Shri.Rahul Jadhav informed that every year during Christmas Vacation, year end and New year holidays huge crowd is flocking to Shirdi to have darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi. Keeping in view of potential crowd of Sai devotees, 10,000 square foot of Pandal has been erected in the Temple surroundings. Apart from this in order to provide additional accommodation facility near Sai Dharmashala, Bhakta Niwas Sthan (500 Rooms) 28,000 square foot of pendal has been erected. Around 350 quintals of sugar has been used and Laddu prasad packets have been prepared for Sai devotees. In order to make Laddu Prasad easily available to Sai devotees during the festival period, Laddu Prasad Sales Counters have been started near Shri Sainath Mangal Karyalaya, Open theatre near Dwarakamai, Sai Complex near Hanuman Mandir, Gate No.5, Shri Sai Prasadalaya, Sevadham Building, Shirdi Airport and all residential complexes managed by Sansthan. Sansthan has also planned to set up additional Laddu Prasad Sales Counters if required. Also, in order to see that Tea, Coffee and Milk are easily made available to Sai devotees in darshan queue and Temple surrounding areas, additional Tea and Coffee counters have been started at Sai Complex, Sai Ashram, Dharmashala, Bhaktaniwas (500 rooms), Dwaravati Bhaktaniwas, Sai Udyan, Complex, Shantiniwas building, Ground floor and First Floor of Darshan Queue Complex. During this period, for the convenience of Sai devotees, first aid counters will be in place at Darshan Queue Complex, Mandir Surroundings, Sai Ashram, New Prasadalaya, and other places. Ambulances will be stationed at Temple Premises, New Bhaktiniwas and New Sai Prasadalaya for emergency services. For the safety of Sai devotees, 1 Police Inspector, 6 Assistant Police Inspectors, 75 Police Personnel, 1 Rapid Action Force, 1 Bomb Detection Squad will be deployed. Also 4 Police Inspectors, 22 Assistant Police Inspectors, 250 Male Police Personnel and 60 Female Police Personnel will be deployed. In addition, 1 Police Inspector and 930 security personnel will also be deployed. As part of Shirdi Mahotsav Celebrations, various cultural programs have been organized on Saturday, 31st December 2022. Afternoon 2 pm to 3 pm Shri.Jagadish Maruti Patil from Thane, After 3 pm to 4 pm Shri Sai Swaranjali Sangeet Sangha from Nagpur, Evening pm to 5:30 pm Shri.Vijay Parsekar from Mumbai, Evening 7 pm to 8:30 pm Smt.Bhakti Sakharkar from Mumbai, Night 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Swarashri Pratishtan (Visually challenged and Senior Citizens will participate) Mumbai and other renowned artists will be performing Sai Bhajan Sandhya and devotional songs programme. All the Bhajan Sandhya programmes will be held on the specially erected Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. Shri.Jadhav appealed that maximum number of audience should take advantage of Sai Bhajan Sandhya programmes organized as part of Shirdi Mahotsav Celebrations. Honorable Maharashtra Minister For School Education and Marathi Language Shri.Deepak Kesarkar Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 19th December 2022 Honorable Maharashtra Minister for School Education and Marathi Language Shri.Deepak Kesarkar visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan.
Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan Organizes Shirdi Mahotsav To Welcome New Year 2023 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 17th December 2022 Acting Chief Executive officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri.Rahul Jadhav informed media persons through a Press Release on Saturday, 17th December 2022 that considering huge crowd which is expected to have Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan due to Christmas Vacation, year end and New Year Celebrations, the Samadhi Mandir will be kept open throughout the whole night on Saturday, 31st December 2022. As part of this Shri Sai Baba Sansthan has orgnaized Shirdi Mahotsav to welcome New Year 2023. Shri. Jadhav informed that every year during Christmas Vacation, year end and New year holidays huge crowd is flocking to Shirdi to have darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi. Hence, the Samadhi Mandir will be kept open throughout the whole night on Saturday, 31st December 2022 to enable Sai devotees to have darshan of Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi. Therefore, Shej Aarti on Saturday, 31st December 2022 and Kakad Aarti on Sunday, 1st January 2023 will not be held. Also, due to Christmas Vacation and New Year Holidays, there will be no Vehicle Pooja for 9 days i.e., from Saturday, 24h December 2022, to Sunday, 1st January 2023. However, Sai devotees should make note that Sai Satyavrat Pooja and Abhishek Pooja will continue as usual during this period. Also, as a safety measure, fireworks and playing of musical instruments have been forbidden inside temple and surrounding areas. Shri.Jadhav appealed to all Sai devotees to make note of these changes and also to maintain safety discipline. In order make this festival a huge success, under the able guidance of Acting Chief Executive Officer Shri.Jadhav, all the administrative officers, all the heads of departments and all staff members of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan are putting lot of efforts. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Administrative Offcer Dr.Akash Kisve Welcomes First Passenger Bus from Nagpur To Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 12th December 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisve welcomed the first Passenger Bus which arrived from Nagpur to Shirdi at 10.15 pm travelling on the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg (Maharashtra Prosperity Expressway) inagurated by Honorable Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi and flagged off by Chief Minister Shri.Eknath Shinde and dedicated to Hindu Hrudaya Samrat Late Shri.Balasaheb Thackeray ji.
On this occasion, Sansthan Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisve performed ritualistic pooja to the Passenger Bus. Also, organizer of holy Yatra Shri.Kiran Pandav and 47 passengers and the bus driver were welcomed with bouquets. On the occasion, Sansthan Public Relations Officer Shri.Sunil Shejwal, Shri.Prashant Suryavanshi of Public Relations Department, Chief Security Officer Shri.Arun Wable, Temple Priests and Sansthan Employees were also present in large numbers.
This first Passenger Bus was flagged off from Nagpur Airport in the afternoon by Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri.Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Shri.Devendra Fadnavis. The Passenger Bus reached Shirdi-Kopargaon interchange at 10.15 pm. All the Passengers were overwhelmed by the rousing welcome given by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan. Also, all the passengers expressed their happiness for this gesture from Sansthan. Shiv Sena Leader & Member of Parliament Shri.Sanjay Raut Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 5th December 2022 Shiv Sena Leader and Member of Parliament Shri.Sanjay Raut visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav was also present on the occasion.
After the Honorable Member of Parliament Shri.Sanjay Raut had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Deputy Executive Officer of Sansthan.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Gets Rs.175 Crore Tax Exemption From Income Tax Department - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 25th November 2022 While assessing the tax for the year 2015-16, the Income Tax Department assumed that Shri Saibaba Sansthan was not a religious trust but a charitable trust and levied 30% income tax on the donations received in Dakshina Hundi and issued a tax payment notice for Rs.183 crore. The income tax department had not levied income tax on the donation received in Dakshina Hundi for the last two years. However, in accordance with the said decision, it was also decided to levy income tax on the donation received in Dakshina Hundi for the last two years as well and accordingly gave notice for levy of income tax to Sansthan. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan filed Writ Petition in Honorable High Court and Honorable Supreme Court. The Honorable High Court and the Honorable Supreme Court had ordered a stay on tax payable till the tax is determined as mentioned in the Income Tax Appeal. An appeal was was filed by Sansthan and the Income Tax Department finally granted exemption from the tax levied on the donation received in Dakshina Hundi acknowledging Shri Sai Baba Sansthan as a religious and charitable trust. With this order from the Honorable Courts, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan has been exempted from income tax to the tune of Rs.175 crore levied in the last three years. For achieving this victory, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Shri.S.Ganesh, Senior Advocate who represented Sansthan Case in Delhi High Court and Supreme Court and appointed by Sansthan Management Committee have put in lot of efforts . Sansthan also got valuable guidance from Shri.S.D.Srivastava, retired Principal Commissioner of Income Tax Department and ex-trustee Advocate Shri.Mohan Jayakar. Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri.Eknath Shinde Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 23rd November 2022 Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri.Eknath Shinde visited Shirdi along with his wife and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. Member of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Ad Hoc Committee and Ahmednagar District Magistrate Shri.Rajendra Bhosle welcomed the Chief Minister. On the occasion, Revenue Minister Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Minister for Education Shri.Deepak Kesarkar and Deputy Executive Officer of Sansthan Shri.Rahul Jadhav were also present.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Releases Shri Saibaba Diary & Shri Saibaba Calendar 2023 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 19th November 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat released Shri Saibaba Diary & Shri Saibaba Calendar 2023 on Thursday, 17th November 2023 in Samadhi Mandir, Shirdi. On this occasion, Sansthan Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Administrative Officers Dr.Akash Kisve, Shri.Dilip Ugle, Shri.Sanjay Jhori, Shri.Kailas Kharade, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Publication Department head Shri.Arun Patil and Sansthan Staff Members were also present.
As Before, Gurusthan Temple To Be Kept Open For Pradakshina During Shri Sai Baba Aarti - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 15th November 2022 Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons that like earlier days, starting from Afternoon Aarti of 14th November 2022, the Gurusthan Temple has been kept open for Pradakshina during Shri Sai Baba's Aarti for the devotees who come to have darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.
Smt.Banayat said, in the past, many Sai devotees who came to have Shri Saibaba's darshan were circumambulating the Gurusthan Temple while Shri Sai Baba's Aarti was going on. However, two years ago, i.e. in the year 2020, Corona virus spread throughout the World and in the Country. Due to this Corona virus crisis, Government of India and State Government had declared lockdown. Instructions were issued that religious places and social gatherings should not be crowded. In the backdrop of this decision from the Government, from 17th March 2020, Sansthan Management had taken a decision to close Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir for darshan by the devotees. Then in the year 2021 due to the decrease in the number of Corona cases, and due to the relaxation f Corona rules by the State government, the Samadhi Mandir of Shri Sai Baba was opened for darshan from 07th October 2021. Also, the facilities which were closed as a preventive measure during Corona period, are being opened in a phased manner on behalf of Sansthan.
Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat said that accordingly starting from Afternoon Aarti of 14th November 2022, the Gurusthan Temple has been kept open for Pradakshina during Shri Sai Baba's Aarti for the devotees who come to have darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi. She appealed that more and more devotees should take advantage of this facility. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat inaugurated the facility by first circumambulating the Gurusthan Temple. Also that time around 100 to 150 Sai devotees performed circumambulation along with her till the end of Shri Sai Baba's Aarti. Devotees expressed their happiness and thanked the administration for starting this facility. On this occasion, Administrative Officer of Sansthan Dr. Akash Kisve, Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Head of Temple Department Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, Sansthan Staff members and Sai devotees were also present. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Convene All Party Shirdi Villagers Meeting On 9th November 2022 -Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 10th November 2022 All Party Shirdi villagers came and met the Chief Executived Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan on 9th November 2022 with a view to discuss about some of their demands. The discussion was held in a cordial atmosphere between the villagers and Honorable Chief Executive Officer. The demands that were worth implementing without causing disturbance to the security and administration of Temple were immediately agreed to be implemented. Also, assurance was given on the occasion to all the villagers that rest of the demands will be considered for implementation in a phase manner. As per the demand from the villagers, it was decided to remove the glass cover put near Samadhi according to the crowd and enable devotees to touch the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba. Also, it was discussed during the meeting that during rush hours, putting low height glass in front of Samadhi, allowing devotees inside the Dwarakamai and clearing the way for the Shirdi villagers to come and go through the gate. There was also discussion about allowing Pradakshina at Gurusthan Temple during Aarti of Shri Sai Baba by removing the extra barricades and to make holy Shri Sai Satcharitra which is not available now in some languages to make it available as soon as possible. All the villagers present in the meeting expressed their happiness that Sansthan Administration showed positive intent regarding their demands. The meeting concluded on a positive note. Shri.Rajendra Gondkar, Shri.Sudhakar Shinde, Shri.Pratap Jagtap, Shri.Shivajji Gondkar, Shri.Vijay Jagtap, Shri.Sachin Kote, Shri.Jnaneshwar Gondkar, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Shri.Prakash Shelke, Shri.Sanjay Shinde, Shri.Ramesh Gondkar, Shri.Sachin Shinde, Shri.Sandip Sonawane, Shri.Ashok Kote, Shri.Sujit Gondkar, Shri.Vijay Gondkar, Shri.Sumit Shelke, Shri.Ashok Gondkar, Shri.Gajanan Shervekar, Shri.Amit Shelke, Shri.Amrut Gayke and other villagers were present on the occasion. Tulasi Vivah Celebrated In Shirdi Dwarakamai - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 6th November 2022 Like every year, this year also, Tulasi Vivah was celebrated with traditional fervor and utmost devotion at the Dwarakamai in Shirdi. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat performed the rituals.
Former Health Minister of Maharashtra Shri.Rajesh Tope Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 4th November 2022 Former Health Minister of Maharashtra Shri.Rajesh Tope visited Shirdi andhad Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. On the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat was also present.
After Shri.Rajesh Tope had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat.
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Opposition Leader Shri.Ajit Pawar Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 4th November 2022 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Opposition Leader Shri.Ajit Pawar visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. On the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat was also present.
After Shri.Ajit Pawar had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat.
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Honorable Advocate Shri.Rahul Narvekar Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 4th November 2022 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Honorable Advocate Shri.Rahul Narvekar visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Babab's Samadhi darshan. On the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat was also present.
After Shri.Rahul Narvekar had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat.
Noted Industrialist Shri.Robert Vadra Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 31st October 2022 Noted Industrialist Shri.Robert Vadra visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. On the occasion, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat was also present.
After Shri.Robert Vadra had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Lakshmi Pooja On The Occasion of Deepavali Festival - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 25th October 2022 As per the traditiion, like every year, this year also Shri Sai Baba Sansthan celebrated Lakshmi Pooja on the auspicious occasion of Deepavali Festival. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and her husband Joint Commissioner of Income Tax Department, Nasik Shri.Sanjay Dhiware Lakshmi Kuber Pooja at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir.
Like every year, Deepavali Srilakshmi Pooja was celebrated this year also in Shirdi. On the occasion of Deepavali, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the evening Lakshmi Pooja programme was performed at Samadhi Mandir by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and her husband Joint Commissioner of Income Tax Department, Nasik Shri.Sanjay Dhiware. On this occasion, Shri Ganesh Pooja, Lakshmi-Kuber Pooja, Saraswati Pooja ,offering of Incense Stick and Naivedya as well as other rituals were held. On this occasion, Chairman of Sansthan Tri-Member Ad-hoc committee and Principal District Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlagadda, Smt.Malati Yarlagadda, Administrative Officers Shri.Dilip Ugle, Shri.Kailas Kharade, Shri.Sanjay Jhori, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, Temple Priests, Shirdi Villagers and Sai devotees were also present in large numbers. After the completion of Lakshmi Kuber Pooja, Dhoop Aarti was held at 6:00 pm. After Dhoop Aarti darshan was started. Shej Aarti was held at 10:00 pm.
Also, on the occasion of Deepavali, Sansthan Tri-Member Ad-hoc committee member and District Magistrate Dr.Rajendra Bhosale had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion of Deepavali festival, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings were beautifully decorated with electric lighting with the generous donation from Sai devotee from Kanpur Smt.Kavita Kotwani Kapur and Shri.Ganesh Shet, M/s.Shaneshwar Decorators, Shani Shinganapur. Also, attractive flower decoration in and around Samadhi Mandir was done with the generous donation from Bangalore Sai Devotee Shri.R.Panchpakesan. Industrialist Shri.Anant Ambani Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 24th October 2022 Industrialist Shri.Anant Ambani visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat was also present.
Shri.Anant Ambani offered Rs.1,51,00,000 (rupees One Crore Fifty One Lakh only) at the lotus feet of Shri Sai Baba. Shri.Anant Ambani handed over the Cheque to Sansthan Chief Executive Offier Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat on the occasion.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Permanent & Contract Employees To Get 8.33% Ex-Gratia Gift On The Occasion Deepavali - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 21st October 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons through a Press Release on 21st October 2022 that State Government has given its approval to release 8.33% of Ex-Gratia based on the Annual Salary of previous year for all the Permanent and Contract Employees of Sansthan. Smt.Banayat said that since 1977 Sansthan employees are getting Ex-Gratia every year during the festival of lights - Deepavali. Accordingly, the Management Committee in its meeting on 20th July 2022 had approved for releasing 8.33% of Ex-Gratia on the Annual Salary of previous year to all the employees. However, prior to disbursing Ex-Gratia to employees, it was decided to take approval from Law and Justice Department, Government of Maharashtra. Accordingly, a proposal was submitted to Law and Justice Department, Government of Maharashtra for sanctioning 8.33% of Ex-Gratia based on the Annual Salary for all the permanent as well as contract employees for the period from October 2021 to September 2022. The approval for which was obtained by Sansthan. Smt.Banayat took this opportunity to wish all the employees of Sansthan a very Happy and Prosperous Deepavali Festival. The employees of Sansthan have thanked the State Government for its decision as well as Sansthan Administration for its efforts in getting sanction for the release Ex-Gratia to Sansthan Employees. Union Minister For Health & Family Welfare, Chemicals & Fertilizers Dr.Shri.Mansukh Mandaviya Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 20th October 2022 Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Chemicals & fertilizers Honorable Dr.Shri.Mansukh Mandaviya visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and MP Shri.Sujay Vikhe were also present.
After the Honorable Union Minister Dr.Shri.Mansukh Mandaviya took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat. On the occasion, Member of Parliament Shri.Sujay Vikhe was also present.
104th Year Shri Sai Baba Maha Samadhi Celeberation 2022 - Concluding Day Report - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 8th October 2022 104th year Shri Sai Baba’s Maha Samadhi Celebration organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) which began on Tuesday, 4th October 2022 concluded on Friday, 7th October 2022 with Dahi Handi Breaking Ceremony after Kalyachi Keertan by H.B.P.Smt.Anjali Krishna Joshi from Dombivli (Mumbai). On the concluding day of Maha Samadhi Celebration, Kakad Aarti was held at 5:15 am followed by Mangal Snan to Shri Sai Baba followed by Shirdi Majhe Pandharpur Aarti at 5:45 am. At 07.00 am Rudrabhishek Puja was performed at Gurusthan temple by Chief Excutive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and her husband Shri.Sanjay Dhiware, Joint Commissioner, Income Tax Department, Nasik.
Likewise, Administrative Officer Shri.Sanjay Jori and his wife Smt.Kiran Jori performed ritualistic pooja to the Holy Padukas of Shri Sai Baba at the Samadhi Mandir. At 10.00 am, Gopal Kalya Kirtan was performed by H.B.P. Smt.Anjali Srikrishna Joshi from Dombivli (Mumbai). After Kalyachi Keertan at 10:00 am Dahi Handi breaking ceremony was held. On this occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Income Tax Department Nashik Joint Commissioner Shri.Sanjay Dhiware, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisve, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, temple priests, Sansthan Employees, Sai devotees and villagers were also present.
Later at noon 12:10 pm Afternoon Aarti to Shri Sai Baba was performed. Evening 6:15 pm Dhoop Aarti was held. Also, at night from 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm, Light Music Programme by popular Singer Shri.Govind Sakharam Deshpande was held at the specially erected "Shri Sai Mandir Samadhi Shatabdi Mantap" near Hanuman Mandir. All the programmes were well received by the audience. Later, at 10:00 pm, Shej Aarti of Shri Sai Baba was held. On the main day of Sri Sa Baba's Maha Samadhi Celebration, villagers and Sai devotees donated generously in the traditional Bhiksha jholi programme. In this programme, about 150 Bags of Wheat, Rice, Millets and Jaggery Sugar and Wheat Flour worth Rs.3,60,279, Cash donation of Rs.61,554 with total donation amounting to Rs.4,21,833 was received through alms. Around 2 Lakh devotees had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan during the festival period. Also, 1,95,242 Laddu Prasad packets were availed by Sai devotees. About 1,60,000 Sai devotees took free Prasad Bhojan and 43,675 Sai devotees took advantage of food packets served as Breakfast at Shri Sai Prasadalaya during the festival period. Under the able guidance of Chairman and Principal District and Sessions Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlgadda, Member and District Magistrate Dr.Rajendra Bhosale and Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat of Ad Hoc Committee, all Administrative Officers, all department heads, all Staff Members have put in special efforts for the resounding success of 104th Maha Samadhi Celebrations. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Gets Cardiac Ambulance Donation - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Managing Director M/s.Jai Sai Healthcare India Private Limited, Coimbatore Shri.P.V.Kumar Vadivel and Director Shri.K.Ashok Kumar donated a Force Company manufactured Cardiac Ambulance fitted with Cardiac equipments worth Rs.35 Lakhs to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan. On the occasion, the donors handed over the Ambulance keys to Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat.
104th Year Shri Sai Baba Maha Samadhi Celeberation 2022 - Main Day Report - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 6th October 2022 On the main day of 104th year Shri Sai Baba’s Maha Samadhi Celebration i.e, Wednesday, 5th October 2022 organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi), the Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night. Hence, lakhs of Sai devotees to were able to have glimpse of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi. On the occasion of Shri Sai Punyathithi Utsav, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings, Dwarakamai, Chavadi and Gurusthan were decorated with attractive flowers with the generous donation by Donor Sai Devotee Shri. A.Mahesh Reddy from Hyderabad which caught the eye of Sai devotees. Today being the main day of festival, after Kakad Aarti at 5:15 am, Akhand Parayan of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi got completed at Dwarakamai. After the completion of Parayan, Procession of Shri Sai Baba's Idol and holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi began. In this procession, Chairman of Ad Hoc Committee of Sansthan and Principal District Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlgadda held Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat held Veena & Administrative Officers Dr. Akash Kisve and Shri.Dilip Ugle held Sai Baba Idol and took part in the procession. On this occasion, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax Department, Nasik Shri.Sanjay Dhiware, Smt.Malati Yarlgadda, Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, temple priests, staff members, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees were present in large numbers.
Likewise, at 07.00 am, Chairman of ad hoc committee of Sansthan and Principal District Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlgadda and his wife Slmt.Malati Yarlgadda performed ritualistic worship of Holy Padukas at Samadhi Mandir.
In the Bhiksha Jholi program which was taken out around Shirdi Town at 09.00 am, Sansthan Chairman and Principal District Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlgadda, Member of the Committee and District Magistrate Dr.Rajendra Bhosale, Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Joint Commissioner Income Tax Department, Nasik Shri.Sanjay Dhiware, Smt.Malati Yarlgadda, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisve, Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, Priests, Staff, Sai Devotees and Shirdi Villagers participated in large numbers.
At 10.00 am H. B. P. Smt.Anjali Srikrishna Joshi performed Keertan. Likewise, at 10.30 am, Sansthan Chairman and Chief District Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlgadda and his wife Smt.Malati Yarlgadda performed Shri Sai Baba's Aaradhana Vidhi in Samadhi Mandir. On this occasion, member of Sansthan ad hoc committee and district magistrate Dr.Rajendra Bhosle, administrative officers Dr. Akash Kisve, Dilip Ugle, temple incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, priests, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees were also present. Shri Sai Baba's Afternoon Aarti was held at 12:30 pm. Dhoop Aarti was held at 6:15 pm. Bhajan Sandhya program by Shri.Nirja Palvi, Bhopal which was held on the stage of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Shatabdi Mandap next to Shri Hanuman Mandir from 07.30 pm to 10.00 pm was highly appreciated and well received by the audience. Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession was taken throughout Shirdi town att 09.15 pm. A large number of Sansthan Officials, employees, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees participated in the procession. Likewise, free Prasad Bhojan was distributed to all Sai devotees due to the generous donation of donor Sai devotees. 104th Year Shri Sai Baba Maha Samadhi Celebration 2022 Begins On An Auspicious Note - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 4th October 2022 104th Year Shri Sai Baba’s Maha Samadhi Celebration organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) began on Tuesday, 4th October 2022 early morning on an auspicious note with the procession of Shri Sai Baba’s Portrait and holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi. A spectacular electric lighting display of “Shri Sai Darbar” set up based on Equality of all Religion on the occasion Amrit Mahotsav of Indian Independence at the entrance by Dwarkamai Mandal, Mumbai caught the eye of Sai devotees.
On the occasion of Shri Sai Punyathithi Utsav, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings, Dwarakamai, Chavadi and Gurusthan were decorated with attractive flowers with the generous donation by Donor Sai Devotee Shri. A.Mahesh Reddy from Hyderabad.
On the first day of the Celebrations, i.e, on Tuesday, 4th October 2022, Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti was held at 05.15 am. After Kakad Aarti, Shri Sai Baba's Photo and Pothi Procession was held at 05.45 am. In this procession, Dr.Rajendra Bhosle, member of ad hoc committee of Sansthan and District Magistrate held Veena, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat held Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi and Medical Director of Sanstghan hospital Lt. Col. Dr.Shailesh Oak and Superintendent of General Administration Shri.Navnath Kote held Shri Sai Baba's Idol and participated. On the occasion, Provincial Officer Shri.Govind Shinde, Tahsildhar Shri.Kundan Hire, Chief Accounts Officer and Administrative Officer Shri.Kailas Kharade, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Priests, Staff Members, Sai Devotees and Shirdi villagers participated in large numbers.
Afer the procession reached the Dwarakamai, Akhanda Parayan of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi began. On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat read 1st and 2nd Chapters, Administrative Officer Shri.Sanjay Jhori read the 3rd Chapter, Chief of CCTV Department Shri.Rahul Galande read the 4th Chapter and Head of Mechanical Department Shri.Atul Wagh read the fifth chapter of holy Shri Sai Satcharitra respectively.
Padya Pooja of Shri Sai Baba was held at 7:00 am at Samadhi Mandir. Dr.Rajendra Bhosle, member of ad hoc committee of Sansthan and District Magistrate and his wife Smt.Deepali Bhosle performed ritualistic worship of Holy Padukas.
Noon Arti was held at 12.30 Noon followed by Teerthprasad. Keertan programme by H.B.P.Anjali Krishna Joshi, Dombivli was held at 4:00 pm. Dhoop Aarti was gekd at 6.15 pm. Between 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Geet Ramayan by Shri.Sanjay Giridhas Joshi, Nanded was held at the specially erected "Shri Sai Mandir Samadhi Shatabdi Mantap" near Hanuman Mandir. Palanquin procession was taken throughout Shirdi Town at 9.15 pm and Shej Aarti was held at 10.00 pm. As this was the first day of the Celebrations, Dwarakamai Mandir was kept open throughout night for continuous reading. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Fully Geared Up For 104th Shri Sai Baba Maha Samadhi Celebration 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 4th October 2022 Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat Informed media persons that preparations for the 104th Shri Sai Baba’s Maha Samadhi which will be held between Tuesday, 04th October 2022 and Friday, 7th October 2022 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has been completed. As part of the celebrations, various religious and cultural events have been organized. A spectacular electric lighting display of “Shri Sai Darbar” has been set up based on Equality of all Religion on the occasion Amrit Mahotsav of Indian Independence at the entrance by Dwarkamai Mandal, Mumbai. Smt.Banayat said that Shri Sai Baba has millions of devotees all over the World. These Sai devotees throng to Shirdi during Shri Sai Baba Punya Tithi Festival to take the blessings of their beloved Sadguru. With a view to provide good facilities to devotees who visit Shirdi to have Shri Sai Baba’s Samadhi darshan, in the temple complex and surrounding places, Sansthan has put up tent (mantap) of 52,000 square feet at various places including Sansthan premises, in front of Chavadi, Near Maruti Mandir, Near Shamsundar Hall, Palkhi Route on the Southern side of Samadhi Mandir, Sai Udyan premises, Old Pimpalwadi Road, Darshan Queue and Footpath, New Prasadalay, Sai Niwas Guest House etc. Similarly, additional 4,500 square feet of tent (mantap) has been put up at Bhakta Niwas (500 rooms) with a view ot provide additional accommodation facility. Also, Also, Laddu Prasad Packets using about 150 quintals of sugar have been prepared for the Sai devotees and to make the Laddu Prasad packets easily available to the devotees during the festival period, laddus will be sold at Counters set up at Shree Sainath Mangal Karyalaya office, open theater in front of Dwarkamai, Sai Complex next to Maruti Mandir, Shri Sai Prasadalaya, Sevadham building and all Sansthan run guest houses. In order to provide tea, coffee and milk to the devotees easily in and around the darshan queue complex additional arrangement for tea and coffee has been made in Sai Complex, Sai Ashram, Dharamshala, Bhakta Niwas (500 rooms), Dwaravati Bhakta Niwas, Sai Udyan Guest House area, Shantinivas Building, ground floor and first floor of darshan queue complex. For the convenience of devotees during the festival, first aid centers will be arranged at Darshan Queue Complex,, Temple premises, Sai Ashram and New Sri Sai Prasadalaya and other places. Ambulances will be deployed inside the Temple premises, New Bhakta Niwas and New Sri Sai Prasadalaya for emergency services. Also, on behalf of Sansthan, security arrangements will be maintained at Shri Saibaba Samadhi Mandir, temple premises, all Sansthan Guest Houses, Shri Sai Prasadalaya and other places. On the occasion of Shri Sai Punyathithi Utsav, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings,, Dwarakamai, Chavadi and Gurusthan will be decorated with attractive flowers with the generous donation by Donor Sai Devotee Shri. A.Mahesh Reddy from Hyderabad. Also, A spectacular electric lighting display of “Shri Sai Darbar” will be set up based on Equality of all Religion on the occasion Amrit Mahotsav of Indian Independence at the entrance by Dwarkamai Mandal, Mumbai. On this auspicious occasion, various cultural and religious programmes have been organized. On the first day i.e., on Tuesday, 4th October 2022 at 4:00 pm Kirtan programme by H.B.P.Anjali Krishna Joshi, Dombivli and in the evening between 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Geet Ramayan by Shri.Sanjay Giridhas Joshi, Nanded have been organized. On the 2nd and main day of the festival i.e., on Wednesday, 5th October 2022, at 10:00 am Kirtan Programme by H.B.P.Smt.Anjali Krishna Joshi from Dombivli and in the evening between 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Bhajan Sandhya by Shri.Niraja Palvi from Bhopal have been organized. On the third day of the festival i.e, on Thursday, 6th October 2022 at 4:00 pm Kirtan Programme by H.B.P.Smt.Anjali Krishna Joshi, Dombivli and between 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm Sai Dwarakamai Dance Drama Programme by Shri.Madhusudhan Govind Buvad, Borivali will be held. On the Fourth and concluding day of the festival i.e, on Friday, 7th October 2022 at 10:00 am Kalyachi Kirtan Programme by H.B.P.Smt.Anjali Krishna Joshi from Dombivli and between 7:30 pm to 9:45 pm Light Music Programme by popular Singer Shri.Govind Sakharam Deshpande, will be held. The Keertan Programmes will be held on the specially erected stage on the northern side of Samadhi Mandir and the invited Artists programmes will be held at the specially erected "Shri Sai Mandir Samadhi Shatabdi Mantap" near Hanuman Mandir. In addition, devotees who wish to participate in the Akhanda Sai Satcharitra Parayan which will be held on 4th October 2022 should register their names between 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm on 3rd October 2022 at Donation Counter. On the same day at 5:35 pm, devotee names selected for Parayan will be announced by way of Lucky Draw method. Devotees who wish to participate in the Bhiksha Jholi program should register their names between 8:00 am to 11:30 am on 4th October 2022 at Donation Counter. On the same day at 1:10 pm, devotee names selected for Bhiksha Jholi program will be announced by way of Lucky Draw method. Only those devotees whose names have been selected can take part in Bhiksha Jholi Programme and accept alms while other devotees cannot participate. Also Artists who wish to perform between 10 pm to 5 am on the main day of festival i.e., on 5th October 2022 should register their names with the Mandir Staff at the announcement room of Samadhi Mandir. Smt. Banayat also said that Shree Sai Satyavrat Puja (Satyanarayan Puja), Abhishek Puja and Vehicle Puja will be closed during the festival period. To make this festival a grand success, under the guidance of Chairman and Principal District and Sessions Judge Shri.Sudhakar Yarlgadda, Member and District Magistrate Dr.Rajendra Bhosale and Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, all Administrative Officers, Security Officers, heads of all Departments and Sansthan Staff Members are putting all out effort. Maharashtra Nava Nirman Sena Founder & President Shri.Raj Thackeray Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 1st October 2022 Maharashtra Nava Nirman Sena Founder and President Shri.Raj Thackeray visited Shirdi along with his wife on Saturday, 1st October 2022 and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisve and other dignitaries were also present.
After Shri.Raj Thackeray had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan along with his wife, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan To Observe 104th Shri Sai Baba Punyatithi Utsav Between 4th October 2022 and 7th October 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release Dated 26th September 2022 Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons through a Press Release on Monday, 26th September 2022 that Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) will be celebrating 104th Shri Sai Baba Punyatithi Utsav between Tuesday, 4th October 2022 and Friday, 7th October 2022. Keeping in mind the likely heavy rush of devotees, it has been decided to keep the Samadhi Mandir OPEN for Darshan throughout the night on Main day of Utsav i.e., on Wednesday, 5th October 2022. Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat has appealed to all Sai devotees to participate in large numbers in this festival and enhance the grandeur of the event. Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat said that Shri Sai Baba laid His body in Shirdi 103 years ago at 2.35 pm on the day of Vijayadashami the day being Tuesday. In the year 1919 the first Punyatithi of Shri Sai Baba was held according to the tithi. Since then these celebrations have continued till today with utmost fervor and a new vigor. Vijaya Dashami has achieved a new identity as Shri Sai Baba's Punyatithi. Sai devotees in India and across the World celebrate this Festival. Accordingly, 104th Shri Sai Baba Punyatithi Utsav is being celebrated from Tuesday, 4th October 2022 to Friday, 7th October 2022. On this occasion, various programs have been organized over a period of FOUR days. On the first day of the Celebrations, i.e, on Tuesday, 4th October 2022, Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti will be held at 05.15 am, Photo and Pothi Procession at 05.45 am, Continuous reading of Shri Sai Sacharitra at Dwarakamai from 6.00 am, Mangal Snan for Shri Sai Baba at 6.20 am followed by Darshan, Padya Pooja of Shri Sai Baba at 7:00 am, Noon Arti at 12.30 Noon followed by Teerthprasad, Keertan programme between 4 pm to 6 pm at stage near Samadhi Mandir, Dhoop Aarti at 6.15 pm, Program by invited artists will be held between 7.30 pm to 9.50 pm. Palanquin procession will be taken throughout Shirdi Town at 9.15 pm and Shej Aarti will be held at 10.00 pm. As this is the first day of the Celebrations, Dwarakamai Mandir will be kept open throughout night for continuous reading. Wednesday, 5th October 2022 is the main day for Celebrations. On this day Kakad Aarti for Shri Sai Baba will be held at 05.15 am, Continuous reading will end at 5.45 am followed by Shri Sai Baba's Photo and Pothi Procession from the Dwarakamai to the Samadhi Mandir. Mangal Snan for Shri Sai Baba will be held at 6.20 am followed by Darshan. Padya Pooja of Shri Sai Baba will be held at 7:00 am. Bhiksha Jholi program at 9 am, Keertan program will be held from 10 am to 12 noon. Aaradhana Vidhi of Shri Sai Baba will be held at 10.30 am on the stage in front of Samadhi Mandir, Noon Aarti at 12.30 Noon followed by Teerthprasad and Seemolanghan at 5 pm at Khandoba Temple followed by Procession, Dhoop Aarti at 6.15 pm, Invited artists program will be held between 7.30 pm and 10.00 pm. The Chariot Procession of Shri Sai Baba will be taken throughout Shirdi Town 9.15 pm. As this is the main day of the Utsav, the Samadhi Mandir will be kept open throughout night for darshan. Between 10 pm and 5 am next morning, various artists will perform before Shri Sai Baba. Consequently, the Shej Aarti on 5th October 2022 at 10:00 pm and the Kakad Aarti on 6th October 2022 at 5:15 am will not be held. On the Third day of the Celebrations i.e., Thursday, 6th October 2022, there will be Mangal Snan for Shri Saibaba at 5.05 am followed by Darshan.Padya Pooja of Shri Sai Baba will be held at 7:00 am. Noon Aarti will be held at 12.10 Noon followed by Teerthprasad. Keertan program will be held between 4 pm and 6 pm at the stage near Samadhi Mandir. Dhoop Aarti will be held at 6.15 pm. Program by invited artists will be held between 7.30 pm to 9.15 pm. Thursday Palanquin procession will be taken throughout Shirdi Town at 9.15 pm followed by Shej Aarti at 10.00 pm. Smt.Banayat also said that on the concluding day of the Utsav, i.e, on Friday, 7th October 2022, Kakad Aarti for Shri Sai Baba will be held at 05.15 am. Mangal Snan for Shri Sai Baba will be held at 5.45 am followed by Darshan. Padya Pooja of Shri Sai Baba at Samadhi Mandir and Rudrabhishek Pooja at Gurusthan Temple will be held at 7.00 am. Gopalkala Keertan will be held at 10 am followed by Dahihandi program and Noon Arti at 12.10 noon followed by Teerthprasad. Dhoop Aarti will be held at 6.15 pm and program by invited artists will be held between 7.30 pm and 9.50 pm. Shej Aarti will be held at 10.30 pm. Under the able guidance of Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, all the administrative officers, all the Heads of departments and Sansthan staff members are making great efforts to make this auspicious event a grand success. Honorable Chief Minister Of Rajasthan Shri.Ashok Gehlot Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 24th September 2022 Honorable Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri.Ashok Gehlot visited Shirdi on Saturday, 24th September 2022 and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On this occasion, Rajasthan State Congress President Shri.Govind Singh Dotasara, former Revenue Minister Shri.Balasaheb Thorat, Sansthan Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav and other dignitaries were also present.
Sansthan Organizes Convocation For All India Vocational Examination Passed Out Students - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 18th September 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan had recently organized Convocation for All India Vocational Examination passed out Students. Speaking on the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat said that the Country was undergoing Industrial Revolution and assured the ITI passed out students that they have a very bright future ahead of them.
The convocation ceremony has been started by the Central Government from this year onwards on the lines of Degree Curriculum for the Students of Industrial Training Institutes on the occasion of Vishwakarma Day (17th September). On the occasion of this Vishwakarma Day, the convocation program for the students who passed the All India Vocational Examination (ITI) conducted in August 2022 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India at Sri Sai Baba Institute of Industrial Training was held on 17th September 2022 At 11.00 am in the Cultural Hall of Sansthan Educational Complex. Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan had presided over the function.
On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat honoured State Topper Students of Sansthan Educational Institutions with a Memento and Certificate. Shri.Pravin Gaikot, a trainee in tool and diemaker trade of Shree Saibaba Industrial Training Institute who stood second in the State and Shri.Sai More who stood third in the State as well as Shri.Deepak Jagtap, a trainee in mechanical tractor and trade were honored with a memento and a certificate. Also, first three toppers amongst trainees were felicitated on the occasion. Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat also congratulated everyone for achieving 89 percent result at Shri Saibaba Industrial Training Institute this year.
On the occasion, Sansthan Administrative Officer Shri.Dilip Ugle, Industrial Training Institute Principal Shri.Abhay Dunakhe, Group Director Shri.Ramanath Choudhary, Shri.Dada Jambhulkar, Principal of English Medium School Shri.Asif Tamboli, Smt.Shilpa Poojari, Staff Members of Industrial Training Institute, Parents of Successful Students and Students were also present in large numbers. Hyderabad Donor Sai Devotee Shri.M.Rajendra Reddy Donates Golden Flower Weighing 214.45 Grams Worth Rs.9,98,479/- (rupees Nine Lakh Ninty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Nine only) to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 15th September 2022 Hyderabad Donor Sai Devotee Shri.M.Rajendra Reddy Donates Golden Flower Weighing 214.45 Grams Worth Rs.9,98,479/- (rupees Nine Lakh Ninty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Nine only) to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat accepted the donation. On the occasion, Administrative Officer & Chief Accounts Officer Shri.Kailash Karade, Temple Department Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary and donor Sai devotee were also present.
Union Minister Of State For Food Processing Industry & Jal Shakti Shri.Prahlad Singh Patel Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 12th September 2022 Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industry & Jal Shakti Shri.Prahlad Singh Patel visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. On the occasion, Maharashtra Minister for Revenue, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, MLA Shri.Rahul Aher, Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sunil Shelke, former MLA's Shri.Balasaheb Murkute, Smt.Snehlatatai Kolhe and Shri.Vaibhav Pichad and other dignitaries were also present.
After Honorable Minister had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was jointly felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate and Shri.Sunil Shelke. On the occasion, Maharashtra Minister for Revenue, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, MLA Shri.Rahul Aher, Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate, former MLA's Shri.Balasaheb Murkute, Smt.Snehlatatai Kolhe and Shri.Vaibhav Pichad and other dignitaries were also present.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Teacher's Day - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 8th September 2022 Teacher's Day was celebrated on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). Speaking on the occasion and guiding the teachers, the Chief Executive Officer Smt.Banayat said that a teacher is responsible for inspiring, moulding and transforming the lives of Students.
Speaking on the occasion, Smt.Banayat said "In the earlier days, I have also worked in the education department. My parents being Teachers, I am aware of the work of Teachers. I got interested in Competitive Examinations because of the inspiration of my father who was a Teacher. It is because he motivated me, I have successfully progressed till now in Government service". On the occasion, Smt.Banayat also gave a beautiful example of how a student became a successful Police Officer due to the inspiration of his father who was a teacher. Smt.Banayat called on teachers to create a new generation of students who are full of confidence and also wished all the teachers best of luck for teaching.
On the occasion, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kiswe felicitated all the Principals and Teachers of Sansthan run Education Institutions by way of giving a book "Dainandin Saibodh" based on Holy Shri Sai Satcharita on the occasion of Teacher's Day. Retired employee of Shri Sai Baba Hospital Shri.Dillip Udhicha was also felicitated by the Chief Executive Officer on the occasion.
On the occasion, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kiswe, Principal of Educational Institutions Shri.Vikas Shivgaje, Shri.Gangadhar Varghude, Shri.Asif Tamboli, Smt.Shilpa Poojari, Group Director Shri.Ramanath Choudhary, Shri Sai Prasadalaya Department Head Shri.Vishnu Thorat and other dignitaries were present on the Dias. Principal Shri.Vikas Shivagaje gave the Introductary Speech. Principal Shri.Gangadhar Varghude gave the Vote of Thanks while Smt.Sonali Hardas compered the programme. Spectacular Performance By Sansthan Educational Institutions In State Level Sports Competition - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 20th August 2022 Students of Sansthan Educational Institutions gave a spectacular performance at the State Level Sports Competition jointly organized by Ahmednagar District Sports Association and Maharashtra State Sports Association from 15th August 2022 to 17th August 2022 at the new Sansthan Educational Complex Grounds in Shirdi.
Inter State Level Sports Competition was jointly organized by Ahmednagar District Sports Association and Maharashtra State Sports Association from 15th August 2022 to 17th August 2022. A total of 600 players in the age group of 13, 15, 17 and 19 years from 25 districts of Maharashtra took part in this Sports Competition. Kum.Anushka Vadak, Kum.Ayesha Jagtap, Kum.Saburi Hoore, Kum.Bhakti Gondkar, Kum.Anushka Patare of Sansthan Educational Institutions in the age group of 13 years won Bronze Medals in the competition. 17 year old student Kum.Shruti Upadhyay won bronze medal. Kum.Swati Kanake a 17 year old student won the Gold Medal. Kum.Shraddha Dange won bronze medals in 19 year old age group category. Likewise, Chi.Sahil Salve won bronze medal in 19 year old age group category.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, all trustees, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, all administrative officers, Principal and Teachers congratulated the students of Sansthan Educational Institutions for showing excellent sportsmanship and for achieving magnificent success in the competition. The victorious students got excellent guidance from Sports Coaches Shri.Rajendra Kohkade, Shri.Sujay Babar and Shri.Vikram Satpute.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Gokulashtami In Grand Manner - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 19th August 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) celebrated Gokulashtami in grand manner. On the occasioon, Shri Krishna Janma Keertan was performed between 10:00 pm to 12:00 am at Samadhi Mandir. After that, Shri Krishna Janmotsav was performed at midnight 12:00 at the hands of Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat. On the occasion, Sansthan Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Shri.Sachin Kote, Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Nasik Division Shri.Sanjay Dhiware, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Temple Priests, Staff Members, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees participated in large numbers. After the completion of Shri Krishna Janmotsav, Shej Aarti was held.
On the occasion of Gokulashtami Gopal Kala, Gopal Kala Keertan was held between 10.00 am to 12:00 noon on 19th August 2022 on the stage in front of Samadhi Mandir. After that, Dahi Handi breaking ceremoney was held at 12:00 noon. On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Sansthan Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Jayawantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Sunil Shelke, Shri.Sachin Kote, Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Nasik Division Shri.Sanjay Dhiware, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Temple Priests, Staff Members, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees participated in large numbers.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Observes Independence Day In Grand Manner - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 15th August 2022 Chairman of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Shri.Ashutosh Kale hoisted the National Tri Colour on 15th August 2022 at 7:15 am as part of "Gharoghari Tiranga" initiative of Government of India. On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Shri.Sachin Kote, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Administrative Officers Shri.Akash Kiswe, Shri.Dilip Ugle, Shri.Kailas Kharade, Shri.Sanjay Jhori, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, all department heads and staff members were also present.
On the occasion of Independence Day, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat hoisted the National Tri Colour on 15th August 2022 at 8:15 am at the grounds of Sansthan Educational Complex. On the occasion, Sansthan Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Sunil Shelke, Shri.Sachin Kote, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Administrative Officers Shri.Akash Kiswe, Shri.Dilip Ugle, Shri.Kailas Kharade, Shri.Sanjay Jhori, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, all department heads and staff members as well as teachers and students of Sansthan Educational Institutions were also present.
On this occasion, the security department, fire and safety department, security agencies and students of Sansthan Educational Institutions presented an attractive parade. After the parade, 19 meritorious students of Shirdi High Schools who secured first three ranks in Class 10 examinations were conferred Shri.D.M.Suktankar March 2022 Awards. Also, 9 meritorious Students of Shirdi Arts, Commerce and Science college who secured first three ranks in Class 12 examinations were conferred K.Lahanubhai Amrutrao Gondkar and K.Bhagchand Kondaji Gondkar Memorial Awards. Smt.Banayat also felicitated students who achieved commendable success in Maharashtra State and District Level Marathi and English Essay Writing Competitions conducted by Sansthan.
Speaking on the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat wished everyone a very happy Indepdence Day. After this, Sansthan Music Teacher Shri.Sudanshu Parashuram Lokegaonkar and students presented Patriotic Songs. The programme was coordinated by teachers of Girls High School Shri.Vasant Vani and Shri.Ajinkyadev Gaikwad. Sports Teacher Shri.Rajendra Kohakade expressed vote of thanks on the occasion. On the occasion of Independence day on 15th August 2022, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings were beautifully decorated with flowers in the colours of National Flag by M/s.Hetero Durgas Limited, Hyderabad.
On the occasion of Independence day on 15th August 2022, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings were beautifully decorated with attractive Electric Lighting free of cost by Shri.Sunil Barahate, M/s.Sai Samarth Electricals, Shirdi.
National Flag Hoisted Atop Sansthan Buildings As Part Of "Gharoghari Tiranga" Initiative - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 15th August 2022 National Tri Colour was hoisted at the same time on all Sansthan Buildings viz., Sansthan Administrative Building, Shri Sai Baba Hospital, Shri Sainath Hospital, Shri Sai Ashram Guest Houses, Shri Sai Baba Bhaktaniwas Building, Dwaravati Bhaktaniwas Building, Sai Dharmashala, Shri Sai Prasadalaya and other buildings on 13th August 2022 at 7:15 am under the "Gharoghari Tiranga" initiative of Government of India.
Maharashtra Minister Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 13th August 2022 Maharashtra Minister Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil visited Shirdi and had darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi.
Bapatla Sai Devotee Shri.Annam Satish Prabhakar Donates Golden Crown Weighing 770 Grams and Silver Plate Weighing 620 Grams To Sai Baba - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 12th August 2022 A Philanthropic Sai devotee from Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh Shri.Annam Satish Prabhakar donated a Golden Crown weighing 770 Grams and worth Rs.36,98,310/- (rupees Thirty Six Lakhs Ninety Eight Thousand and Three Hundred and Ten only) and a Silver Plate weighing 620 Grams and worth Rs.33,480/- (rupees Thirty Three Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty only) to Shri Sai Baba. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat accepted the donation from him.
Kerala Governor Shri.Arif Mohammed Khan Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 11th August 2022 Governor of Kerala His Excellency Shri.Arif Mohammed Khan visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion, Sansthan Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Trustess Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Mahendra Shelke and Shri.Sunil Shelke were also present.
28th Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan Ceremony Starts On Auspicious Note - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 29th July 2022 Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan organized jointly by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi), Natya Rasik Sanch (Shirdi) and Shirdi Villagers fromFriday, 29th July 2022 to Saturday, 6th August 2022 started off today on a very auspicious note. Around 3500 Female Sai Devotees, 2000 Male Sai Devotees with overall 5,500 Sai Devotees participated in today's Group Mahaparayan.
Today morning Holy Sai Satcharitra Pothi and Baba’s photograph were taken out from Samadhi Mandir to Parayana Place at Sai Ashram (1000 rooms) in a procession via Hanuman Mandir and Dwarakamai. In this Procession Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat carried Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi Trustees Dr.Eknath Gondkar and Shri.Sunil Shelke carried Shri Sai Baba’s Idol, Trustee Shri.Sachin Kote held Veena and Smt.Shobatai Gondkar held the Kalash and participated in the procession. On the occasion, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Jayawantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annashaeb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Office bearers of Shirdi Natya Rasik Sanch Shri.Ashok Nagare, Shri.Ganapat Gondkar, Shri.Bhaskarrao Gondhkar, Shri.Prakash Gayke, Shri.Ashok Jagtap, Shri.Ashok Kote, Shri.Appasaheb Kote, Shri.Ashok Gondkar, Shri.Prahlad Vani, Shri.Bhausaheb Sable, Shri.Ramdas Badade, Temple Priests, Sansthan Staff Members, local villagers and Sai devotees also participated in large numbers in this procession.
After the procession reached Parayan Mantap, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat performed Kalash Pooja and Pooja to the Holy Sai Satcharitra Pothi and officially commenced the Sai Satcharita Mahaparayan. From morning 8:00 am to 11:30 am Male Sai devotees and afternoon 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm female Sai devotees performed Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra parayan. From evening 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Women who will be doing parayan performed Traditional Haldi – Kumkum (Turmeric & Kumkum ) program. Adarsha Middle School, Shirdi gave a Cultural Programme from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Sai Ashram Shatabdi Mantap. From 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bharatanatyam probramme by Nrityami Dance Studio, Shirdi was held at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan To Organize 28th Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan Ceremony – Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 27th July 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan’s Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons through a press release on Wednesday, 27th July 2022 that Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi), Natya Rasik Sanch, Shirdi & Shirdi Villagers are jointly organizing Group Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan Ceremony at Sai Ashram (1000 Rooms) from Friday, 29th July 2022 to Saturday, 6th August 2022. She also said that various religious and cultural programmes have been organized on the occasion. Smt.Banayat said that like every year this year also Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi), Natya Rasik Manch Shirdi & Shirdi Villagers are jointly holding the Group Shri Sai Satcharitra Maha Parayan during the holy month of Shravana. However, two years ago, i.e., in the year 2020, Corona vius had spread all over the World and the Country. Due to this, Central Government and State Government had imposed total Lockdown. During this period, it was directed that there should not be crowding at Religious and Social gatherings. Hence, it was decided that Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir will be closed for darshan by devotees from 17th March 2020. But, keeping in mind the tradition of Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan, the parayan was held during both the years by virutal method. But, due to the decrease in the cases of Corona virus in the Country and because of relaxation in Corona rules by the State Government, this year's Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan will be held in the presence of thousands of Parayan devotees. This year marks the 28th year of Mahaparayan Ceremony. Accordingly, Group Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan Ceremony will be held at Sai Ashram (1000 Rooms) from Friday, 29th July 2022 to Saturday, 6th August 2022. During Maha Parayan, everyday various religious and cultural programs have been organized. Accordingly on Friday, 29th July 2022, morning 6:00 am, Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi and Baba’s Photograph will be taken out from Samadhi Mandir to Parayana place in a procession via Dwarakamai. Before the commencement of Satcharitra Parayana Pooja will be performed to Holy Sai Satcharitra Pothi and Kalash. From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Women who will be doing parayan will be performing Traditional Haldi – Kumkum (Turmeric & Kumkum ) program. Adarsha Middle School, Shirdi will be giving a Cultural Programme from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Sai Ashram Shatabdi Mantap. From 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bharatanatyam probramme by Nrityami Dance Studio, Shirdi will be held at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. On Saturday, 30th July 2022 from Evening 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, a lecture programme based on the life of Shri Sai Baba by Shri.Gorakshanath Raibhan Nalge, Shirdi will be held Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. On Sunday, 31st July 2022, from Evening 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Smt.Ashabhai Bhanudas Gondkar Shirdi will be giving a lecture programme based on the life of Shri Sai Baba at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. On Monday, 1st August 2022, from afternoon 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Acharya Shravanji Maharaj, Delhi will delivering Shri Sai Amrit Katha programme at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. On Thursday, 4th August 2022, from night 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Shri.Dev Kudaleshwar Mahila Dashavatar Natya Mandal, Kudal will be enacting a mythological dance drama programme based on the life of Lord Sri Krishna at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. On Friday, 5th August 2022, from afternoon 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Acharya Shravanji Maharaj, Delhi will delivering Shri Sai Amrit Katha programme at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. From Friday, 29th July 2022 to Thursday, 4th August 2022, Male Sai devotees will be performing Parayan from 7:00 am to 11:30 am while Female Sai devotees will be performing parayan from afternoon 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm respectively. Likewise, on Friday, 5th August 2022, from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, Male Sai devotees will be completing the parayan with Chapter 53 (Avataranika) while Female Sai devotees will be completing the parayan with Chapter 53 at 9:00 am. In the afternoon from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm a procession of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra will be taken throughout Shirdi village. On Saturday, 6th August 2022, from morning 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri.Gangadhar Buwa Vyas, Dombivli will be performing Kalyachi Keertan at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage next to Hanuman Mandir. Later, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sansthan has organized Sai Mahaprasad to all Sai devotees. Sai devotees who are interested in participating in this Mahaparayan can visit Amol Pharmaceuticals Nagar-Manmad Road Indian Oil (Gondkar Petrol Pump), Shri Ramachandra Dattatreya Hedgewar Nagar Shirdi, Lakshmi Anand Medical Stores opposite Shri Sai Baba Hospital, Hotel Sairam Lodge behind MTDC, Shirdi, Shri Vittal Mandir, Kankuri Road Shirdi, All Mart Hosiery Kanifnath Mandir Circle Shirdi, Baba Printers Biregaon Road Kalikanagar Shirdi, Shri.Gaurav Madhukar Upasani Nandurkhi Road Vittalwadi, New Prasadalaya Office Shirdi, Hotel Sai Seva behind Sai Complex Shirdi, Surya Foods Bakery near Shirdi Railwaystation Gate, Nagar-Manmad Road Shirdi, Komal Kirana New Pimpalwadi Road Warah Circle Shirdi, Shri.Dattatreya Shivaji Kote Corporator's Office Vittalwadi Nandurki Road Shirdi, Amol Pharmaceuticals Branch Number 2 Ring Road (24 Meters) beside Hotel Swami Narayan, Modi Sir Sai Shraddha Housing Society behind 500 rooms, Smt.Chitra Ingle Ganeshwadi Nandurki Road and Annasaheb Pandurang Gorde Swamy Samarth Kirana, Dattanagar Pimpalwadi Road - and register their names. Only Male Sai devotees will be performing Parayan from 7:00 am to 11:30 am and only Female Sai devotees will be performing Parayan from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm during the parayan period. Parayan readers will have to bring Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Granth, Sriphal (Coconut) and sitting mat themselves. Also, Students and readers below 18 years of age will not be allowed to enter the place of parayan. Also, aspirants who would like to participate in akhanda Veena seva should register their names in the registration office. Smt.Banyat appealed that maximum number of Sai devotees and villagers should participate in the Maha Parayan Ceremony. For the success of this Group Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan Programme, under the able guidance of Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and All trustees, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, all Administrative Officers, Department Heads and All staff members and Shirdi villagers have put in lot of efforts. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat Inaugurates Three Day Photo Exhibition On The Occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 26th July 2022 Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat inagurated a three day photo exhibition on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav highlighting important events of Indian Independence at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Shatabdi Mantap next to Hanuman Mandir in the 16 Gunta area. The three day exhibition will be held from 26th July 2022 to 28th July 2022.
This photo exhibition has been organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan in collaboration with Central Bureau of Communications Ahmednagar which is part of Information and Broadcasting Ministry. On the occasion of inaguration of this photo exhibition, Shri.Nikhil Deshmukh from Pune Central Communications Bureau, Shri.Umesh Ujgare from Mumbai Publications Department, Shirdi Municipal Council Chief Shri.Kakasaheb Doifode, Regional Publicity Officer of Ahmednagar Central Bureau of Communications Shri.Madhav Jaibhaye, Assistant Field Publicity Officer Shri.P.Kumar, Regional Publicity Assistant Shri.Devendra Hiranaik, Information Officer Shri.Suresh Patil, Founder and Ambassador of Suryatej Shri.Sushant Ghodke, Administrative Officer of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Shri.Dilip Ugle, All Department heads fand all Staff Members were also present. Deputy Executive Officer of Sansthan Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Rahata Tahsildar Shri.Kundan Hire, Group development officer Shri.Samarth Shevale visited the exhibition.
In this exhibition, various important events pertaining to the history of Indian freedom struggle have been displayed in pictoral form. The pictures represent the life history of great freedom fighters who fought in the freedom struggle between 1857 to 1947 with detailed information. A book exhibition was set up the publications department of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at the exhibition venue. In this book exhibition, books in Marathi, Hindi and English languages on various topics like success stories of Indian Freedom Struggle, Art, Culture, Heritage, Science, Sports and various other topics have been put up for sale at discounted prices. Also, patriotic songs by Shri.Shaheer Hameed Sayyed and other artists as well as Cultural programmes have also been organized. A signature campain has also been organized to mark the Amrit Mahotsav of Indian Independence. The "Tiranga Selfie Booth" has become an attraction for Sai devotees who are visiting this exhibition. This photo exhibition will be free for Senior Citizens from morning 9:00 am to night 9:00 pm. Through this photo exhibition, the salient events of the Indian freedom movement will be brought to light and a large crowd of Sai devotees and citizens are coming to see this photo exhibition. Shri Sai Baba Junior & Senior College Organizes "Har Ghar Tiranga" Rally On The Occasion of "Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav" - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 26th July 2022 As per the direction of Government of India, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Central Bureau of Communications, Ahmednagar, Shri Sai Baba Junior & Senior College run under the auspices of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) in association with Rashtreeya of Ahmednagar Region had organized "Har Ghar Tiranga" Rally in Shirdi on the occasion of "Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav".
In the backdrop of India successfully completing 75 years of Independence, in order to see that the memory of freedom struggle, the revolutionary events of freedom struggle and in order to commemmorate the glorious history of India with a view to perpetuate the spirit of patriotism in the minds of people, a rally had been organized on Monday, 25th July 2022 under "Har Ghar Tiranga" Initiative in Shirdi. On this occasion, students participated in this rally dressed like Bhagat Singh, Raj Guru, Chandrashekar Azad, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bharat Maatha and Moulana Azad. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat inaugurated the rally. At the conclusion of rally, Students created Number 75 to mark the completion of 75 years of Independence and brought the same to Shri Sai Baba Junior and Senior College where they concluded the rally. A large number of students had participated in this rally. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat inaugurated the rallly and greeted the Students and Staff Members of College on the occasion.
On this occasion, Shri.Madhav Jaibhaye and Shri.P.Shivakumar from Central Communications Bureau, Ahmednagar, Principal Shri.Vikas Shivgaje, Shri.Gangadhar Varghude, all teaching and non teaching staff members as well as Students had participated in large numbers. In order to make this rally a huge success, Cultural Programme Officer Professor Mubin Shaikh along with National Service Scheme, Cultural Department, Sports Department as well as Faculty and non teaching staff members of college had put in great effort. After the rally, food was served to Students who attended the rally.
College Principal Shri.Vikas Shivgaje while giving information about "Har Ghar Tiranga" held under Amrut Mahotsav said that as per the orders of Central Government, all the Professors and Non teaching Staff Members of college are going to give Tricolour Flag to four citizens near their respective homes and see that all the rules are diligently followed to make sure that the citizens hoist Tricolour National Flag on their houses. Along with this, the studets of collge will be visiting each and every house in the City in order to create awarness among the citizens. College Professor Smt.Vandana Jharekar compared the programme and Cultural Programme Officer Professor Mubin Shaikh did vote of thanks. Hyderabad Sai Devotee Shri.Manda Ramakrishna Donates Golden Crown Weighing 707 Grams Worth Rs.33,05,225/- and American Diamond Weighing 35 Grams - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 25th July 2022 Philanthropic Sai devotee from Hyderabad Shri.Manda Ramakrishna donated a Golden Crown weighing 707 grams worth Rs.33,05,225/- (Thirtythree Lakh Five Thousand Two Hundred and Twenty Five only) and an American Diamond weighing 35 grams to Shirdi Sai Baba in order to fulfill the wish of his wife.
Yuva Seva President Shri.Aditya Thackeray Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 25th July 2022 Yuva Seva President and Member of Legislative Assembly Shri.Aditya Thackeray visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion, Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Shri.Rahul Kanal, Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Jayawantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Sunil Shelke, Shri.Sachin Kote and other dignitaries were also present.
After Yuva Sena President Shri.Aditya Thackeray had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Shri.Rahul Kanal, Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Jayawantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Sunil Shelke and Shri.Sachin Kote.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Guru Poornima Festival 2022 with Utmost Reverence & Exuberance - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 15th July 2022 Shri Guru Poornima Festival 2022 organized on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) started with utmost reverance and in an Exuberant manner. The attractive Electric Lighting and Flower decoration inside Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings caught the eye of all Sai devotees. On the first day of festival i.e., on Tuesday, 12th July 2022, Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti was held at 5:15 am. Immediately after the Kakad Aarti, the procession of Photograph and Hoy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi was taken out at 5:45 am. On this occasion, Sansthan Trustee Dr.Eknath Gondkar held Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi, Trustee Shri.Sachin Kote and Dr.Jalindar Bhor held Idol of Shri Sai Baba and Trustee Shri.Sunil Shelke held Veena and participated in the procession. On this occasion, Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri.Jayantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Temple Priests, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees also participated in large numbers.
After the procession reached the Dwarakamai, continuous recitation (Akhanda Parayan) of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra began. Sansthan Trustee Dr.Eknath Gondkar read first chapter, Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar read the second chapter, Trustee Shri.Sachin Kote read the third Chapter, Trustee Shri.Mahendra Shelke read the fourth chapter and Trustee Shri.Jayantrao Jadhav read the fifth chapter respectively and set the ball rolling for the Akhanda Parayan. On the occasion of festival, Sansthan trustee Dr.Eknath Gondkar and his wife Smt.Shobatai Gondkar performed ritualistic worship of Holy Padukas at the Samadhi Mandir. On this occasion, Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri.Mahendra Shelke and Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary were also present. Afternoon Aarti was held at 12:30 pm. Keertan programme by Hari Bhakta Parayan Smt.Snehal Santosh Pithre (Dombavali) was held from evening 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the stage in front of Samadhi Mandir. At 6:00 pm Trustee Dr.Jalindar Bhor and his wife Smt.Hemalata Bhor performed ritualistic worship of holy padukas at the Samadhi Mandir. Dhoop Aarti was held at 7:00 pm. A programme of Devotional Songs by Shri.Avinash Gungurde, Nasik was held from 7:30 pm to 9:50 pm on Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Shatabdi Mantap Stage near Hanuman Mandir. Shri Sai Baba's Palanquin Procession was taken throughout Shirdi village at 9:15 pm. Sansthan Officials, Staff members, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees participated in large numbers in this procession. After the return of Palanquin procession, Shej Aarti was held at 10:00 pm. This being first day of the festival, the Dwarakamai was kept open throughout night for Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra Parayan. This year on the occasion of Guru Poornima festival, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings were beautifully decorated with attractive flowers with the generous donation from Smt.Shubha Pai from America. Attractive lighting decoration from Sai Samarth Decorators, Shirdi in and around Samadhi Mandir caught the eye of Sai devotees. Like every year, Pune's Shri Sai Baba Palanquin Festival Committee members came along with Palanquin and attended the festival. On the main day of festival i.e., on Wednesday, 13th July 2022, Kakad Aarti was held at 5:15 am. After the completion of Kakad Aarti, Akhanda Parayan of Holy Shri Sai Satcharita got completed at the Dwarakamai. After the completion of Akhanda Parayan at the Dwarakamai, procession of Shri Sai Baba's Idol, Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi and Veena was held. In this procession, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat held Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi, Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant and Trustee Shri.Sachin Kote held Shri Sai Baba's Idol and Trustee Shri.Avinash Dandawate held Veena and participated in the procession. On the occasion, Sansthan Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Jayantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Dr.Jalindar Bhor, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Nasik Shri.Sanjay Dhivare, Administrative Officers Dr.Akash Kiswe, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Temple Priests, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees participated in large numbers.
Shri Sai Baba's Mangal Snan was held at 6:20 am. On the main day of the festival, at 7:00 am, Sansthan Trustee Shri.Mahendra Shelke and his wife Smt.Surekha Shelke performed ritualistic worship of Holy Padukas at the Samadhi Mandir.
On the main day of Guru Poornima festival, at 7:30 am, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and her husband Shri.Sanjay Dhivare, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Nasik changed the flat of Shri Sai Baba Shatabdi Pillar and performed ritualistic worship of the flags. On the occasion, Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Sachin Kote, Dr.Jalindar Bhor, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary and Temple Priests were also present.
Lakhs of devotees from Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Andheri, Vasai, Palghar, Alibaugh, Virar, Nandurbar, Dhule, Aurangabad, Gevrai, Nanded, from different parts of Gujarat and from all over the Country visited Shirdi on the occcasion of Guru Poornima festival organized by Sansthan and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. Shirdi reverberated with the sound of "Sai Naama" by Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins. Shri Sai Baba's Afternoon Aarti was held at 12:30 pm. Keertan programme by Hari Bhakta Parayan Smt.Snehal Santosh Pithre (Dombavali) Thane was held from evening 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Dhoop Aarti was held at 7:00 pm. A programme of Devotional Songs by Shri. Avinash Gangurde had been organized from 7:30 pm to 9:50 pm on the stage Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Shatabdi Mantap. Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession was taken throughout Shirdi village at 9:15 pm. In this procession, Sansthan Trustees, Officials, Employees, Sai devotees, Shirdi villagers and variouss band troups participated in large numbers. From 10:00 pm to early morning 5:00 am, Sai Bhajans by aspiring Artists was held on the stage next to Samadhi Mandir. This being main day of the festival, Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout night for darshan. Hence, lakhs of devotees took advantage of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. Guru Poornima festival which commenced on Tuesday, 12th July 2022 by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan got successfully completed on Thursday, 14th July 2022 with Dahi Handi Breaking ceremoney after Kalyachi Keertan by Hari Bhakta Parayan Smt.Snehal Santosh Pithre (Dombavali) Thane. On the concluding day of festival at 7:00 am, Sansthan Trustee Smt.Meenatai Shekhar Kambli performed ritualistic worship of Holy Padukas at the Samadhi Mandir along with her family members. Also, Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher and his wife Smt.Smita Aher performed Rudrabhishek at Gurusthan Temple. Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar was also present on the occasion.
After Kalyachi Keertan at 10:00 am, Dahi Handi breaking ceremony was held at the Central Hall of Samadhi Mandir. On this occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri.Jayantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Sunil Shelke, Shri.Sachin Kote, Administrative Officer Shri.Dilip Ugle, Chief Executive Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Temple Priests, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees participated in large numbers.
Shri Sai Baba's Afternoon Aarti was held at 12:10 pm. In the evening at 6:00 pm, Trustee Shri.Suresh Wable and his wife Smt.Sindhutai Wable performed ritualistic worship of Holy Padukas at the Samadhi Mandir.
Shri Sai Baba's Dhoop Aarti was held at 7:00 pm. Dance drama programme by Vainshnavis Music and Dance Institute, Telangana was held from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm on the stage of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Shatabdi Mantap adjacent to Hanuman Mandir. All the programmes held during the 3 days of festival on this stage were well received by the audience Sai devotees. Shej Aarti was held at 10:00 pm.
Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat felicitated the members of Sai Samarth Decorators, Shirdi for their attractive lighting decoration in and around Samadhi Mandir which caught the eye of Sai devotees. On this occasion, Head of Electrical Department and staff members were also present. In order to make this year Guru Poornima festival a great success, under the able guidance of Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Vice Chairman Advoate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and all Sansthan Trust Members, deputy executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, all the administrative officers, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, All department heads and all the Staff Members have put in special efforts. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Offers "Shri Sai Baba Diary 2022" & Shri Sai Baba Calendar 2022" At Discounted Price of Rs.45/- and Rs.50/- Respectively Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 12th July 2022 Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi informed media persons through a Press Release dated 12th July 2022 that Sansthan Management Committee has decided to make available "Shri Sai Baba Diary 2022 & Shri Sai Baba Calendar 2022" at a nominal discount rate of Rs.45/- and Rs.50/- per copy. Smt.Banayat said, Shri Saibaba Diary and Calendar are published every year by the management of the Sansthan Trust. These different types of diaries and calendars are made available to the Sai devotees for a nominal fee. Accordingly, This year, the specially featured Shri Sai Baba Diary for the year 2022 has been published independently in 4 languages (Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu). In this diary, detailed information of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, various temples and important places in the temple premises have been mentioned. QR CODE have been given along with the information of each of these places. When these QR CODES are scanned, the information of the respective places or sections is available in audio-visual format (via Video Clip) along with various photographs. In addition, detailed information of all the festivals, religious and other events celebrated by the Sansthan Trust, books/photos published by the Sansthan Trust, online donations, Guest Houses and important information regarding registration for Darshan and Aarti are also included in the diary. Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat said that this specially featured Shri Sai Baba Diary 2022 & Shri Sai Baba Calendar 2022 will be sold to the devotees at 50% discount. The Diary and Calendar will be made available at Book Sale Counters in Sai Complex near the Samadhi Mandir, Book Sale Counter near gate no.4, Sai Ashram, Dwaravati Bhaktaniwas, Book Sale Counter at Shri Sai Prasadalaya, Information Centres at Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and on https://www.sai.org.in website of the Sansthan Trust. Smt.Banayat appealed to all the Sai devotees to avail benefit of this offer from Sansthan. Dwarakamai To Be Kept Open For Darshan from 5:00 am To 10:30 PM From Thursday, 14th July 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 12th July 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust has taken a decision to change the darshan timings at the Dwarakamai Temple. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons that starting from Thursday, 14th July 2022, Dwarakamai Temple will be kept open till the completion of Shej Aarti at the Samadhi Mandir. Smt.Bhagyashree said that millions of devotees from India and abroad visit the holy temple town of Shirdi to have Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. After coming to this place, in addition to Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, the devotees visit places like Dwarakamai, Chavadi, Gurusthan and other places as well. At the same time, Shri Sai Baba spent His entire lifetime at the Dwarakamai Masjid. It was from Dwarakamai that Shri Sai Baba gave His teachings, Sermons, Served Patients and Poor people. Also, Baba showed numerous Leela's to His devotees from this very place. Therefore, Dwarakamai is of paramount importance to Sai devotees. Accordingly, at the recent Management Meeting of Sansthan, a decision was taken to keep the Dwarakamai Temple open till the completion of Shej Aarti at the Samadhi Mandir. Smt.Banayat said that accordingly the Dwarakamai Temple will be kept open for darshan from 5:00 am to 10:30 pm i.e, till the completion of Shej Aarti at the Samadhi Mandir from Thursday, 14th July 2022 and requested Sai devotees to take advantage of this change in timings. Photographs Of Shri Sai Baba's Contemporary Devotees (Mahabhaktas) Late Shri.Santaji Bhivasen Shelke & Late Dagdubhau Gaike Patil Placed At Central Hall Of Samadhi Mandir - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 11th July 2022 Photographs Of Shri Sai Baba's Contemporary Devotees (Mahabhaktas) Late Shri.Santaji Bhivasen Shelke & Late Dagdubhau Gaike Patil were worshipped on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan at Central Hall Of Samadhi Mandir today.
During the sojourn of Shri Sai Baba many Sai devotees have rendered unconditional service to HIM. Reference for this can be found in holy Shri Sai Satcharitra published by Sansthan. Accordingly, photographs of 53 contemporary devotees (Mahabhaktas) whose names have been mentioned in holy Shri Sai Satcharitra have been displayed at the Central Hall of Samadhi Mandir. Accordingly, the decision to set up a well-equipped Art Gallery to display the photographs of Shri Sai Baba's contemporary Saints and devotees as well as photographs Of Shri Sai Baba's Contemporary Devotees (Mahabhaktas) Late Shri.Santaji Bhivasen Shelke & Late Dagdubhau Gaike Patil was taken at the recent management committee meeting held in Shirdi. Accordingly, the photographs of Shri Sai Baba's Contemporary Devotees (Mahabhaktas) Late Shri.Santaji Bhivasen Shelke & Late Dagdubhau Gaike Patil were brought on Monday, 11th July 2022 at 11:00 am to the Central Hall of Samadhi Mandir where they were worshipped at the hands of Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Sunil Shelke and Shri.Sachin Kote. On the occasion, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, Family members of Shelke and Gaike Patil, Temple Priests, Shirdi villagers and Sai devotees were also present. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Ashada Ekadashi In Grand Manner - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 11th July 2022 Eleventh Day of Ashada Masa Shukla Paksha Shake 1944 is celebrated as Ashada Ekadashi Day. Considering the importance of this auspicious day, Ashada Ekadashi is celebrated as a local festival on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan in Shirdi. On this occasion, various programmes were organized on behalf of Sansthan. A Keertan programme by Temple Priest Shri.Ulhas Walunjkar had been organized from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Samadhi Mandir Stage. Also, Shri Sai Baba's Palanquin Procession was taken throughout Shirdi village at 9:15 pm. On this occasion, Sansthan Trustees, Officials, Purohits, Staff Members and Sai devotees participated in large numbers. After the Palanquin returned to Samadhi Mandir, Shej Aarti was performed at 10:00 pm. On this occasion, Sabudana Kichadi Prasad Bhojan was arranged on behalf of Sansthan at Shri Sai Prasadalaya. Around 50,000 Sai devotees took advantage of Sabudana Kichadi Prasad Bhojan. About 60 bags of Sabudana, 40 bags of Groundnut, 750 kgs of Ghee and 1100 kgs of Potato were used for the preparation of Prasad Bhojan.
On this occasion, Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, Dwarakmai, Chavadi, Gurusthan and its surroundings were attractively decorated with flowers with the generous donation from Shri.S.Prakash, a donor from Karnataka.
All Set For Guru Poornima Festival-2022 in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 6th July 2022 Like every year, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan is celebrating Guru Poornima Festival this year from Tuesday, 12th July 2022 to Thursday, 14th July 2022. Sanstha6:n Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat has requested Sai devotees to participate in large numbers in this festival. Smt.Banayat said that the tradition of Teacher (Guru) and Disciple (Shishya) is very ancient. Ashadha Poornima day is celebrated as Guru Poornima to express our gratitude to our Teacher (Guru). From the days of Shri Sai Baba, Guru Poornima is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in Shirdi. Hence, Guru Poornima day assumes special significance even to this day. Large number of devotees who have utmost faith in Shri Sai Baba flock to Shirdi on Guru Poornima day in order to pay their respect to Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi and participate in the festival. This year also, various programmes have been organized on the occasion of Guru Poornima.
On the first day of festival i.e., on Tuesday, 12th July 2022, Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti is held at 5:15 am, Procession of Photograph and Hoy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi at 5:45 am, Akhand Parayan of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra at Dwarakamai at 6:00 am, Shri Sai Baba's Mangal Snan followed by Darshan at 6:20 am, Ritualistic Worship of Holy Padukas at 7:00 am, Afternoon Aarti at 12:30 pm, Keertan programme by Hari Bhakta Parayan Smt.Snehal Santosh Pithre (Dombavali) from evening 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm have been organized. Dhoop Aarti will be held at 7:00 pm. A programme of Devotional Songs by Shri.Anant Panchal, Mumbai has been organized from 7:30 pm to 9:50 pm. Shri Sai Baba's Palanquin Procession throughout Shirdi village has been organized from 9:15 pm. After the return of Palanquin procession, Shej Aarti will be held at 10:00 pm. This being first day of the festival, the Dwarakamai will be kept open throughout night for Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra Parayan.
On the main day of festival, i.e., on Wednesday, 13th July 2022, Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti is held at 5:15 am, Completion of Akahanda Parayan and Procession of Photograph and Hoy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi at 5:45 am, Shri Afternoon Aarti at 12:30 pm, Keertan programme by Hari Bhakta Parayan Smt.Snehal Santosh Pithre (Dombavali) from evening 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm have been organized. Dhoop Aarti will be held at 7:00 pm. A programme of Devotional Songs by Shri. Avinash Gangurde has been organized from 7:30 pm to 9:50 pm. Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession throughout Shirdi village has been organized from 9:15 pm. This being main day of the festival, Samadhi Mandir will be kept open throughout night for darshan. Hence, there will be no Shej Aarti on this day and hence, no Kakad Aarti on Thursday, 14th July 2022. On this day, from 10:00 pm to early morning 5:00 am, Sai Bhajans by aspiring Artists will be held on the stage next to Samadhi Mandir. On the concluding day of festival, i.e., on Thursday, 14th July 2022, Shri Sai Baba's Mangal Snan and Darshan will be held at 5:05 am. Ritualistic worship of holy Padukas will be held at 7:00 am followed by Rudrabhishek at Gurusthan Temple. Gopalkala Kirtan by Hari Bhakta Parayan Smt.Snehal Santosh Pithre (Dombavali) at 10:00 am followed by Dahi Handi breaking ceremony. Afternoon Aarti will be held at 12:10 pm. Dhoop Aarti will be held at 7:00 pm. There will be dance drama programme by Vainshnavis Music and Dance Institute, Telangana from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm. Shej Aarti will be held at 10:00 pm. On the occasion of the festival, those devotees who wish to participate in the Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra Parayan at the Dwarakamai should register their names at Donation Counter No.1 in front of Samadhi Mandir on 11th July 2022 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The names of devotees selected for the Parayan will be decided by lucky dip system at 6:10 pm on the same day. Likewise, Aspiring Artists who would like to participate in Akhanda Bhajan to be held on 13th July 2022 on the stage near Samadhi Mandir, should register their names in advance with Temple Staff in the announcement room. To carry out this year's Guru Poornima Festival successfully, under the able guidance of Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale, all Trustees and Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, the Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, All Administrative Officers, All Department Heads and all the Staff Members of Sansthan are makiing diligent efforts. Maharashtra Transport and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Shri.Anil Parab Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 16th June 2022 Maharashtra Transport and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Shri.Anil Parab visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. On the occasion, Trustee Shri.Sachin Kote, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav and other dignitaries were also present.
Shiv Sena General Secretary Shri.Milind Narvekar Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 11th June 2022 Private Secretary to Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra and General Secretary of Shiv Sena Shri.Milind Narvekar visited Shirdi along with his wife and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. On the occasion, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Shri.Sunil Shelke and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav were also present.
After Shri.Milind Narvekar had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated joinly by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar and Shri.Sunil Shelker. On the occasion, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav was also present.
Well Known Chef Shri.Sanjeev Kapoor Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 8th June 2022 Well Known Chef Shri.Sanjeev Kapoor visited Shirdi along with his family members on Wednesday, 8th June 2022 and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri.Jayavantrao Jadhav, Shri.Avinash Dandavate, Shri.Sunil Shelke, Shri.Sachin Kote and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Felicitate 33 Employees Who Completed Superannuation - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 1st June 2022 Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat felicitated 33 Sansthan Employees who completed Superannuation (60 years) and got retired from service at a function held in Sansthan Meeting Hall.
The 33 Sansthan employees who completed Superannuation (60 years) and retired in the month of May 2022 included Superintendent of Dwarawati Bhaktaniwas Shri.Popat Nirmal, Shri Sai Baba Bhaktaniwas Superintendent Shri.Sunil Sawant, Transport Department Superintendent Shri.Prakash Kshirasagar, Temple Department Purohit Shri.Balasaheb Joshi and other employees belonging various deaprtments of Sansthan. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat felicitated all the retired employees on behalf of Sansthan by handing over an Idol of Shri Sai Baba, a Shawl and Certificate.
Speaking on the occasion Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat said that with the retirement of these 33 employees a huge void has been created in Sansthan. Today, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan is ranked No.2 in the Country. Commendable work done by these retired employees in this journey of progress by Sansthan is certainly noteworty and they have made great contribution to boost the reputation of Sansthan. The next generation of employees need to follow the great work done by these retiring employees. These retired employees have done excellent service by performing their duties in Sansthan for so many years. Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat congratulated them and wished them all the best for their health and wellbeing. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisawe, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Superintendent General Administration Shri.Navnath Kote, Superintendent Publication Department Shri.Vishwanath Bajaj, Heads of all departments, Staff Members, Retired staff members and their family members were also present on the occasion. Honorable Revenue Minister of Maharashtra Shri.Balasaheb Thorat Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 28th May 2022 Honorable Revenue Minister of Maharashtra Shri.Balasaheb Thorat visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik, Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
After the Honorable Revenue Minister had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar and Dr.Eknath Gondkar. Trustee Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Shri.Rahul Jadhav were also present on this occasion.
Honorable Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Protection, Food and Civil Supplies and Textiles Shri.Piyush Goyal Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 16th May 2022 Honorable Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Consumer Protection, Food and Civil Supplies and Textiles Shri.Piyush Goyalvisited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan . MLA Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Smt.Anuradhatai Adik, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Avinash Dandawate and Sanjay Dhivare, Joint Commissioner, Income Tax Department, Nashik were also present on this occasion.
After the Honorable Union Minister had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayatg, Trustees Smt.Anuradhatai Adik and Shri.Avinash Dandawate.MLA Shri.Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil was also present on this occasion.
Maharashtra Minister For Urban Development, Energy, Tribal Development, Higher and Technical Education, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation Shri.Prajakt Tanapure Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 13th May 2022 Shri.Prajakt Tanpure, Minister for Urban Development, Energy, Tribal Development, Higher and Technical Education, Disaster Management, Relief and Rehabilitation of Maharashtra visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. Sansthan Trustees Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Shri.Avinash Dandawate and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav were also present on the occasion.
After the Honorable Minister had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Trustees Shri.Mahendra Shelke and Shri.Avinash Dandawate. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhave was also present on this occasion.
Government Advocate Shri.Ujwal Nikkam Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 9th May 2022 Government Advocate Shri.Ujwalo Nikkam visited Shirdi along with his family members and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav was also present on the occasion.
Honorable Union Minister Of State For Panchayat Raj Shri.Kapil Moreshwar Patil Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 5th May 2022 Honorable Union Minister of State for Panchayat Raj Shri.Kapil Moreshwar Patil visited Shirdi along with his family members and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Member Of Parliament Shri.Sujay Vikhe Patil, Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav were also present on the occasion.
After the Honorable Minister had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated jointly by Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar. Member of Parliament Shri.Sujay Vikhe Patil and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav were also present on the occasion.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Maharashtra Day and Labour Day on 1st May 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 1st May 2022 On behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Maharashtra Day and Labor Day was celebrated on 1st May 2022. Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat performed flag hoisting and felicitated Role Model Staff Members and retired employees on the occasion. Trustees Shri.Sachin Gujar, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav, Administrative Officers Dr.Akash Kisave, Shri.Dilip Ugle, Chief Security Officer Shri. Annasaheb Pardeshi, Heads of all departments, Sansthan staff members, faculty and students were also present on the occasion. On this occasion Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat wished Officers and Sanstahn Staff Members a happy Maharashtra Day and Labor Day and also appreciated the work done by the staff during the Corona period. Also, on this occasion, Sansthan Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar wished Sansthan Officers and Staff Members a happy Maharashtra Day and Labor Day.
On the occasion of May Day, General Administration Clerk and Typist of Sansthan Shri.Baban Bhadange, Security Department Assistant Shri.Paraji Pokle, Assistant of Defense Department, Assistant Shri.Parameshwar Gosavi, Sanshtan Contractors Shri.Madhukar Hoan, Shri.Sandeep Bhawar, Shri.Bapusaheb Shelke, Contract Security Staff Member Shri.Santosh Gujar, Shri Sai Baba Bhaktaniwas Assistant Smt.Surekha Thakur, Temple Department Assistant Shri.Ambadas Gondkar, Canteen Department Assistant Shri.Dattu Sulakhe, Contract Staff of fire and safety department Shri.Valmik Game, Contract Staff of Property Department Shri.Mahadev Davkhar, Kanya Vidya Mandir Clerk cum Typist Smt.Indumati Shivade, Construction Department Assistant Shri.Vilas Raut, Telegraph Officer of Electricity Department Shri.Santosh Deokar, Health Department Assistant Shri.Uttam Chabukaswar, Director of Industrial Training Institute Shri.Prashant Pardeshi, Mechanical Department Welder Shri.Chandrabhan Gorde, Vehicle Department Driver Shri.Mukund Thorat, Shri Sai Prasadalaya's female assistant Smt.Indubai Nimbalkar, Assistant Shri.Janardhan Thorat, Accounts Department Clerk cum Typist Shri.Dattatreya Shinde, Medical Officer of Shri Sainath Hospital Dr.Devaram Tambe, Sweeper Shri.Parashuram Salve, Contract Nursing Staff Shri.Riaz Shaikh, Water Supply Department Assistant Shri.Machchindra Tandale, Medical Officer of Shri Sai Baba Hospital Dr.Sachin Bagade, Nurse Smt.Vaishali Surve, Laddu Prasad Production Department's Shri.Jayaram Kandalkar - all in all 29 employees were felicitated on behalf Sansthan by handing over certificates of appreciation, Shri Sai Baba Photograph, Shawl and Coconut by Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar.
Also, Employees who have completed Superannuation (60 years) during the month of April 2022 were felicitated by Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar. Smt.Vimal Bachche of Security Department, Smt.Sujata Joshi of Shri Sai Baba hospital, Shri.Madhav Inamke of Canteen Department, Shri.Pramod Kharat of English Medium School, Shri.Haribhau Bachne of Health Department, Shri.Ashok Divekar and Shri.Pandarinath Pawar of Prasadalaya Department were among the superannuation employees who were felicitated on the occasion.
The program was coordinated by Vasant Vani, Professor, Shri Sai Baba Kanya Vidya Mandir. Minister For Public Works, Maharashtra State Shri.Ashok Chavan Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 29th April 2022 Honorable Minister for Public Works, Maharashtra State Shri.Ashok Chavan visited Shirdi and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandavate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, MLA Shri.Sudhir Tambe, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
After the Honorable Public Works Minister Shri.Ashok Chavan had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, he was felicitated by Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale. Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandavate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, MLA Shri.Sudhir Tambe, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Rahul Jadhav and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
Honorable Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Council Dr.Neelamthai Gorhe Visit Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 16th April 2022 Honorable Deputy Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Council Dr.Neelamthai Gorhe visited Shirdi on Saturday, 16th April 2022 and had Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Darshan. Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustee Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik, Shri.Sanjay Dhivare, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Nasik and others were also present on the occasion.
After the Honorable Deputy Speaker Dr.Neelamthai Gorhe had Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Darshan, she was felicitated by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Trustee Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik.
Shri Ram Navami Celebration 2022 In Shirdi – A Report – Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Shri Ram Navami Festival organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust Shirdi started on a very auspicious note on Saturday, 9th April 2022. The entire Shirdi town reverberated with huge Sai Naam Jaykar from lakhs of Sai devotees who came along with Palanquins from various places in the State and took Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan in this festival. On the first day of the festival, after the morning Kakad Aarti at 5:15 am, procession of Sai Baba's Portrait, Idol, Veena and the holy Sai Satcharitra were taken out upto Dwarkamai. Sansthan’s Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale carried the holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi, Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant and Trustee Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher carried Baba’s photograph and Trustee Shri.Avinash Dhandawate carried Veena and participated in the procession. Trustees Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Rahul Kanal, Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Babaaheb Shinde, Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Temple Priests, Sansthan Staff members, local villagers and devotees participated in large numbers in the procession. After the procession reached Dwarkamai, Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra Parayan was started. Sansthan Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale read the 1st Chapter, Smt. Shobhatai Gondkar read the 2nd chapter respectively, Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar read the 3rd Chapter, Smt.Surekhatai Shelke read the 4th Chapter and Kum.Avantika Dhandawate read the 5th Chapter respectively.
Earlier in the morning at 7:00 am Baba’s Pada Pooja was performed with due religious custom and tradition by Sansthan Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale and his wife Smt.Choutalitai Kale.
Afternoon Aarti was held at 12:30 pm. At 4:00 pm Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri.Vikram Nandedkar's Keertan was held on Samadhi Mandir Stage. After the completion of Keertan, Dhoop Aarti was held at 6:30 pm. From evening 7:30 pm to night 9:50 pm Shri.Ninad Group, Smt.Padyavati Parekar, Pune performed Devotional Music programmme on Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap Stage. After the completion of the programme, the Artists were felicitated on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan. At 9:15 pm Shri Sai Baba's Palanquin Procession was taken throughout Shirdi village. Today being first day of the festival, Dwarakamai was kept open throughout the night for Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra Parayan. As Sansthan Administration had made elaborate arrangements in view of the possible huge crowd turning up for the festival, Sai devotees were able to have darshan of Shri Sai Baba with ease and comfort. Considering the intensity of heatwave, Sansthan Administration had arranged for Drinking Water facility at various places along the darshan queue. Also, on the occasion of Shri Ram Navami, Principal Secretary, Department of Law and Justice, Shri.Neeraj Dhote, attended the Afternoon Aarti. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant were also present on the occasion. On the main day of Shri Ram Navami festival i.e., on Sunday, 10th April 2022, Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout night for darshan. Lakhs of Sai devotees got the benefit of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Darshan. Attractive Flower Decoration and Electrical Lighting Decoration in and around Samadhi Mandir Complex caught the eye of Sai devotees.
Today, being main day of the festival, after Kakad Aarti at 5:45 am, Akhanda Shri Sai Satcharitra Parayan got completed. A procession of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra was taken from Dwarakamai through Gurusthan Temple to Samadhi Mandir. Sansthan’s Trustee Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik carried the holy Shri Sai Satcharitra Pothi, Sansthan Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar and Shri.Mahendra Shelke carried Baba’s photograph and Trustee Shri.Suresh Wable carried Veena and participated in the procession. Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Jayawantrao Jadhav, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Babaaheb Shinde, Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Temple Priests, Sansthan Staff members, local villagers and devotees participated in large numbers in the procession.
Sansthan Vice Chairman Shri.Jagadish Sawant and his wife Smt.Janhavitai Sawant performed Baba's Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir.
Earlier in the morning, Trustee Smt.Anuradhatai Adik and Smt.Shobatai Gondkar performed Kavadi Pooja.
Today being the main day of the festival, Pooja of Wheat Bag was performed at Dwarakamai and Samadhi Mandir by Sansthan Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale.
Also, Flag Pooja at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Shatabdi Pillar at Lendi Baugh was performed by Sansthan Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale. On both occasions, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dhandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Rahul Kanal, Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri.Jayawantrao Jadhav, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Babasaheb Shinde, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary and other dignitaries were also present.
In the morning at 10:00 am, Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri.Vikaram Nandedkar performed Shri Rama Janma Keertan. After the completion of Keertan, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat celebrated Shri Rama Janmotsav. Before Afternoon Aarti, Sai Mahabhakt Late Shri.Nana Saheb Rasane family and Late Shri.Nana Saheb Nimonkar (Deshpande) family performed new flag pooja. And at 4:00 pm in the evening, flag procession was taken out. At 5:00 pm, Shri Sai Baba Chariot Procession was taken out throughout Shirdi village. In this Chariot Procession, Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers participated in large numbers. From 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Shri.Vijay Sakharkar, Mumbai performed on Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap stage. Also, today being the main day of festival, Samadhi Mandir was kept open throughout the night for darshan. Lakhs of devotees took adavantage of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Darshan. On the occasion of Shri Rama Navami Celebration, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat welcomed distinguished Sai Palanquin Groups from Mumbai. Also, on the occasion of Shri Ram Navami festival, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings were beautifully decorated with attractive flowers from the generous donation from philanthropic Sai devotee from Bhubaneshwar, Orissa Shri.Sadashiv Das. Likewise, Shri.Nilesh Narode, M/s.Om Sai Lighting Decorators, Shingwe, made attractive electric lighting decoration in and around Samadhi Mandir which was the highlight of the festival. Shri Ram Navami festival organized by Sansthan and started on Saturday, 9th April 2022 concluded on Monday, 11th April 2022 in a spirited atmosphere with the Kalyachi Keeertan by Hari Bhakta Parayana Shri.Vikram Nandedkar at 10:30 am. Sansthan Trustee Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik performed Pada Pooja at Samadhi Mandir along with her family members at 7:15 am. Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant and Trustee Shri.Sachin Gujar were also present on the occasion.
Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and her husband Shri.Sanjay Dhivare, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Nasik performed Rudrabhishek at Gurusthan Temple at 7.00 am. Sansthan Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Trustees Shri.Sachin Gujar, Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary and Temple Priests were present on the occasion.
After the completion of Kalyachi Keertan by Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri.Vikram Nandedkar, Dahi Handi Breaking Ceremony was held at 12:00 noon at Samadhi Mandir. Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, Trustees Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Suresh Wable, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Mahendra Shelke,Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Nasik Shri.Sanjay Dhivare, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Babasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officers Dr.Akash Kisave, Shri.Dilip Ugale, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Choudhary, Sansthan Employees, Sai devotees and villagers were also present.
Noon Aarti was held at 12.10 noon followed by Teerth Prasad. At evening 6:00 pm, Trustee Shri.Jayawant Jadhav and his wife Smt.Janhavi Jadhav performed Padya Pooja at Samadhi Mandir. Dhoop Aarti was held at 6.30 pm. Evening 7:30 pm to night 9:50 pm Shri.Akshay Ayre from Mumbai enthralled devotees with "Suswagatam Ramarajya" Dance Drama on Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap Stage. Shej Aarti was held at 10.00 pm. During Shri Ram Navami festival, about 1,75,000 devotees took the benefit of Shri Sai Prasad Bhojan in Shri Sai Prasadalaya. Likewise, about 2,20,00 Laddu prasad packets and about 1,15,000 breakfast packets were distributed to devotees. Apart from this, accommodation for about 18,500 devotees was arranged at Shri Sai Ashram, Shri Sai Baba Bhaktanivasthan, Dwaravathi, Shri Sai Prasad Niwassthan and other guest houses. On the occasion of the festival, about 10,000 Padayatris from 53 palanquins from Mumbai and other parts of the State were accommodated at Shri Sai Dharamshala at nominal rates. Considering possible heavy rush of devotees during the festival, with a view to provide smooth darshan and in order to protect devotees from heat, about 97,000 square feet Mantap was erected inside temple area, new Pimpalwadi road, Gate No.4 to Dwarakamai and Chavadi area, Sai Udyan Guest House as well as Shri Sai Prasadalaya and other places. Drinking water facility was provided at various plaes all along the darshan queue. Also, in order to provide additional accommodation to Sai devotees, about 32,000 square feet Mantap had been erected at Sai Bhaktaniwas Guest House and Sai Dharmashala by providing all amenities like water, electricity, Toilets and Security arrangements. In addition to this, in order to fecilitate accommodation for Padayatris who come along with Palanquins from Mumbai and surrounding areas to Shirdi, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan had set up about 1,17,000 square feet Mantap all along Mumbai Shirdi highway by providing amenities like water and electricity. Shri.Valmikrao Kathkade from Kopergaon had provided 10 free wanter tankers along with drivers for which fuel was being taken care of by Sansthan. Also, after the Padayatris arrival in Shirdi, accommodation for Padayatris was provided at Sai Dharmashala at nominal rates. In order to provide emergency medical care to Padayatris on the way from Mumbai to Shirdi, a mobile medical team had been deployed to provide emergency medical facilities. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Vice Chairman Advocate Shri.Jagadish Sawant, all trustees have specially thanked all department heads, employees and Shirdi Villagers for putting hardwork in order to make Shri Ram Navami Celebration a grand success. Preparation Complete For Shri Rama Navami Festival 2022 - Courtesy : Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 4th April 2022 Preparations have been completed for the upcoming Shri Rama Navami Festival Celebration which will be held from Saturday, 9th April 2022 to Monday, 11th April 2022 on behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi). During the three day period various religious and cultural programmes have been organized. Shri Rama Navami Festival was started way back in 1911 with the permission of Shri Sai Baba. Since then, this festival is celebrated in Shirdi with great enthusiasm. Considering possible heavy rush of devotees during the festival, with a view to provide smooth darshan and in order to protect devotees from heat, about 97,000 square feet Mantap have been erected inside temple area, new Pimpalwadi road, Gate No.4 to Dwarakamai and Chavadi area, Sai Udyan Guest House as well as Shri Sai Prasadalaya and other places. Also, in order to provide additional accommodation to Sai devotees, about 32,000 square feet Mantap has been erected at Sai Bhaktaniwas Guest House and Sai Dharmashala by providing all amenities like water, electricity, Toilets and Security arrangements. In addition to this, in order to fecilitate accommodation for Padayatris who come along with Palanquins from Mumbai and surrounding areas to Shirdi, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan has set up about 1,17,000 square feet Mantap all along Mumbai Shirdi highway by providing amenities like water and electricity. Shri.Valmikrao Kathkade from Kopergaon has provided 10 free wanter tankers along with drivers for which fuel is being taken care of by Sansthan. Also, after the Padayatris arrive in Shirdi, accommodation for Padayatris will be provided at Sai Dharmashala at nominal rates. In order to provide emergency medical care to Padayatris on the way from Sinnar to Shirdi, a mobile medical team has been deployed. In addition, First Aid Centres will be set up in front of Gurusthan Temple, Dixit Wada, Darshan Queue Area, New Bhaktaniwas (500 rooms), Sai Ashram, Shri Sai Prasadalaya, Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap near Maruti Mandir and other places along with Ambulances deployed at these places to provide medical services. Extra Buses have been arranged for devotees to commute from Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir to Shri Sai Ashram, Shri Sai Baba Bhaktaniwas Guest House, Shri Sai Dharmashala and Shri Sai Prasadalaya. In order to make Prasad Laddu Packets easily available to devotees during the festival period, Laddu Sales Counters have been set up at Sai Mangal Karyalaya, Open Air Theatre in front of Dwarakamai, Sai Complex adjacent to Maruti Mandir, Shri Sai Prasadalaya and all other guest houses. Plans are afoot to set up additional Laddu Sales Counters as and when required. Also, on the occasion of Shri Rama Navami Festival, Samadhi Mandir and its surroundings will be beautifully decorated with attractive flowers from the donation received from Philanthropic Sai devotee Shri.Sadashiv Das from Bhubaneshwar. Also, Eye Catching Electrical Lighting decoration will be done by Shri.Nilesh Narode, M/s.Om Sai Lighting Decorators, Shigaon. On the occasion of Shri Rama Navami Celebration on Saturday, 9th April 2022, there will be Kakad Aarti at 5.15 am. At 5.45 am a procession will be taken out with a Shri Sai Baba Photo and Pothi. At 6.00 am, there will be continuous recital of Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra at Dwarakamai followed by Holy bath for Shri Sai Baba and darshan at 6.20 am. There will be Noon Aarti at 12.30 Noon followed by Teerth-Prasad and other programs. Keertan will be performed between 4 pm and 6 pm by Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri.Vikram Nandedkar from Srimad Sadguru Shri Dasganu Maharaj Pratishtan, Gorte, Nandad at the stage near Samadhi Temple. Dhoop Aarti will be performed at 6.30 pm. From evening 7:30 pm to night 9:50 pm Shri.Ninad Group, Smt.Padyavati Parekar, Pune will be performing Devotional Music programmme. A procession of Shri Sai Baba Palanquin from Chavadi will be taken out through Shirdi Town at 9.15 pm. After the procession returns, Shej Aarti will be performed at 10.00 pm. Dwarakamai will be kept open for throughout the night on this day for reading the Holy Scripture. On the main day of festival on Sunday, 10th April 2022, Kakad Aarti will be performed at 5.15 am followed by conclusion of Akhanda Parayan at 5.45 am. After the completion of Akhanda Parayan, there will be a procession of Shri Sai Baba Photo and Pothi. Holy Bath for Shri Sai Baba will be held at 6.20 with the arrival of water filled vessels (Kavadi). Shri Ram Janma Keertan will be held at the stage near Samadhi Temple between 10 am and 12 noon by Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri.Vikram Nandedkar from Srimad Sadguru Shri Dasganu Maharaj Pratishtan, Gorte, Nandad. Noon Aarti will be held at 12.30 noon. At 4 pm there will be flag procession followed by procession of Shri Sai Baba Chariot throughout Shirdi Town at 5 pm. After the procession returns, Dhoop Aarti will be performed at 6.30 pm. Evening 7:30 pm to night 10:00 pm Shri.Vijay Sakharkar from Mumbai will be peforming Sai Swar Dance programme. A program by the intended artists will be held between 10 pm and 5 am next day in front of Shri Sai Baba. As this is also the main day of celebrations, Samadhi Mandir will be kept open throughout the entire night for darshan. Therefore the regular Shej Aarti on 10th April 2022 and early morning Kakad Aarti on the 11th April 2022 will not be held. On the concluding day of festival i.e., on Monday, 11th April 2022, the holy bath for Shri Sai Baba and Darshan will be performed at 5.05 am. Rudrabhishek will be performed at Gurusthan Temple at 7.00 am. Gopal Kala Keertan and Dahi Handi will be held at 10.30 am by Hari Bhakta Parayan Shri.Vikram Nandedkar from Srimad Sadguru Shri Dasganu Maharaj Pratishtan, Gorte, Nandad. Noon Aarti will be held at 12.10 noon followed by Teerth Prasad. Dhoop Aarti will be held at 6.30 pm. Evening 7:30 pm to night 9:50 pm Shri.Akshay Ayre from Mumbai will be enthralling devotees with "Suswagatam Ramarajya" Dance Drama. Shej Aarti will be held at 10.00 pm. During the festival period, everyday evening from 7:30 pm to night 9:00 pm, performance from Invited Artists will be held on the stage of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir Shatabdi Mantap near Maruti Mandir. Sai devotees desiring to participate in the Akhanda Parayan at Dwarakamai may enroll their names at the donation counter No.1 on 8th April 2022 between 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Participants will be selected by draw of lots at 5:35 pm on the same day on Samadhi Mandir Stage. Also, artists desiring to present their programmes on 10th April 2022 may entroll their names in announcement room in advance with the temple staff. Chief Executive Officer Smt. Bhagyashree Banayat has invited all Sai devotees to attend the 3 day celebration and enhance the festive atmosphere. In order to ensure Shri Rama Navami festival a grand success, under the able guidance of Sansthan Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and all Trustees, Sansthan Chief Accounts Officer as well as Acting Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Babasaheb Shinde, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisave, Shri.Dilip Ugale, Security Department Chief Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi all Department Heads, all Sansthan Officials and Staff Members are putting special efforts. Mumbai Sai Devotee Donates Golden Crown Weighing 552 Grams Worth Rs.26,05,440/- to Shri Sai Baba - Courtesy : Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 4th April 2022 Philanthropic Sai Devotee from Mumbai Shri.Sandip Kumar Gupta offered Golden Crown weighing 552 Grams worth Rs.26,05,440/- (Rupees Twenty Six Lakhs Five Thousand Four Hundred Forty only) at the lotus feet of Shri Sai Baba.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Gudi Padwa - The Maharashtra New Year - Courtesy : Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 2nd April 2022 On this auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa festival today, Gudi was erected on the top of Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Chief Executive Smt. Bhagyashree Banayat and her husband Shri. Sanjay Dhivare, Joint Commissioner, Income Tax Department, Nasik performed the rituals. Sansthan Trustees Smt.Anuradha Adik, Shri. Avinash Dandavate, Shri. Sachin Gujar, Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri. Mahendra Shelke, Dr. Eknath Gondkar, Head of Temple Department Shri. Ramesh Chaudhary, Priests, staff and Shirdi villagers were present on this occasion.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan To Start Shri Sai Satyavrat, Abhishek Pooja from 1st April 2022 and Re-Start Parayan Hall for reading Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra from 2nd April 2022- Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 30th March 2022 Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) has decided to start Shri Sai Satyavrat, Abhishek Pooja from 1st April 2022 and Re-Start Parayan Hall for reading holy Shri Sai Satcharitra from 2nd April 2022. As mentioned in holy Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai devotees were insisting on starting of Shri Sai Satyavrat Pooja and Abhishek Pooja. For this, Sansthan has set up Shri Sai Satyavrat Hall in the backside of Shani Mandir. Also, Shri Sai Baba Abhishek Poja has been arranged in front of Samadhi Mandir. In order to participate in both these Poojas, Sai devotees can book the tickets online or at the donation counter and participate. Donation of Rs.100/- has been fixed for performing Shri Sai Satyavrat Pooja. Everyday morning Shri Sai Satyavrat will be perfomed in 3 batches from 7:00 to 8:00, 9:00 to 10:00 and from 11:00 to 12:00 respectively. Mandir Priests will perform the pooja and one Shri Phal (Coconut) and Shira Prasad will be given as prasad to devotees. Donation of Rs.101/- has been fixed for performing Abhishek Pooja. Everyday morning Shri Sai Abhishek Pooja will be perfomed in 2 batches from 7:00 to 8:00 and 9:00 to 10:00 respectively. Mandir Priests will perform the pooja and one Shri Phal (Coconut) and one Laddu Prasad will be given as prasad to devotees. Also, Shri Sai Satcharitra is considered as the best books in literature related to Shri Sai Baba. This book was written by Late Shri.Govind Raghunath Dhabolkar alias Hemadpant with the grace of Shri Sai Baba and Sai devotees consider this holy book as literary idol. A collection of wonderful Leelas and Teachings of Shri Sai Baba is mentioned in this book. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan has brought out this book in 16 languages besides Marathi language. Sai devotees who come to Shirdi to pay obeisance to Shri Sai Baba are eager to get acquainted themselves with the wonderful Leels and Teachings of Shri Sai Baba. For this, Sansthan has started an Independent Parayan Hall in the backside of Datta Mandir inside Lendi Baugh to enable Sai devotees to do Parayan of holy Shri Sai Satcharitra in private. However, two years ago, due to the outbreak of Corona Virus in the World and in the Country, Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir was closed from 17th March 2020. In the last two years, the State Government has imposed Lockdown twice due to the outbreak of Corona Virus. Later, when the Samadhi Mandir was opened for darshan by Sai Devotees, a single queue was formed and devotees were allowed to have darshan of Samadhi Mandir, Dwarakamai, Gurusthan, village deities Ganapati, Shanidev, Mahadev and Shri Datta Mandir and Nanda Deep at Lendi Baugh. However, at this time, Shri Sai Satyavrat Pooja, Abhishek Pooja and Parayan Hall were not opened for Sai Devotees. Now, due to the reduction in active Corona Cases in the State, the Government has relaxed Corona Rules and one facility after another is being opened by Sansthan for the benefit of Sai devotees. At the same time, in the recently held meeting of Sansthan Management Committee under the Chairmanship of Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Trust Members, it was decided unanimously decided to re-start Shri Sai Satyavrat Pooja, Abhishek Pooja and Parayan Hall as before. Accordingly, Shri Sai Satyavrat, Abhishek Pooja will start from 1st April 2022 and Parayan Hall for reading holy Shri Sai Satcharitra will commence from 2nd April 2022 respectively. Parayan Hall will be open for Sai devotees from morning 5:00 am to night 9:00 pm. Holy Shri Sai Satcharitra in all languages will be available for Sai devotees for the purpose of Parayan. Sansthan Management Committee Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and Trust Members have appealed to Sai devotees to take maximum advantage of Shri Sai Satyavrat Pooja, Abhishek Pooja and Parayan Hall. "Walking Encyclopedia on Shirdi Sai Baba" Vinny Chitluri (Vinny Maa) Passes Away -Courtesy: Shri.Sada Ghode, Shirdi dated 24th March 2022
Shri Sai Baba Rath Yathra Held On The Occasion of Rangapanchami Festival in Shirdi - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 23rd March 2022 On behalf of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shri Sai Baba's Chariot Procession around Shirdi village was taken out on the auspicious occasion of Rangapanchami Festival. On the occasion, Sansthan Trustees Advocate Shri.Suresh Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandwate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Shri.Ravindra Thackeray, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi, Temple Department Chief Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, Priests, Staff, Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers were present in large numbers.
Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Starts Corona Vaccination For Children In The Age Group 12 To 14 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 22nd March 2022 As per Government Orders, Hospitals run under the auspices of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi started administering Corona Vaccines for Children in the age group of 12 to 14. Chief Executive Officer of Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat inagurated the vaccination drive by offering pooja to the image of Shri Sai Baba at Kanya Vidya Mandir, Shirdi.
In the Corona Vaccination launch programme, Superintendent of Rural Hospital Smt.Dr.Ghogare, Medical Director of Shri Sai Baba Hospital Dr.Pritam Wadgave, Medical Superintendent of Shri Sainath Hospital Dr.Sunita Kadu, Headmaster Shri.Asif Tamboli as well as faculty, students and staff members of Kanya Vidya Mandir were present.
As per Government Instructions, in the backdrop of Corona, the CCC, DCHC and DCH hospitals were under the auspices of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan. Since 18th March 2020, around 10,000 patients with Corona symptoms and asymptomatic patients have been treated free of cost. Considering the lack of Oxygen for Corona patients, through the donation from donor Sai devotees, Sansthan has set up an Oxygen generator plant with a capacity to generate 1200 Litres Per Minute (LPM) and RT-PCR Lab with a testing capacity of 1300 tests per day with about 1,25,000 free tests have been conducted so far. Also, through Sansthan Hospitals, an important task of vaccinating about 35,000 people with first and second dose has been completed so far and is still going on. In addition, in the backdrop of possible outbreak of Corona Virus, as per Government Order Vaccination Drive for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years has been started from 3rd January 2022. Also, as per Government Order, Vaccination has geen started for Chidren in the age group of 12 to 14 years and it will be available from morning 10.00 am to evening 5.00 pm at Kanya Vidya Mandir. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat requested more and more citizens to take advantage of this facility offered by Sansthan. Shri Sai Baba Rath Yathra To Restart From Rangapanchami Festival - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 22nd March 2022 Due to the restraining orders from Ahmednagar District Collector in view of the Law and Order situation, Shri Sai Baba's Palkhi taken out on Thursday and Rath Yathra taken out on Rangapanchami Day were stopped. However, considering the faith of Sai devotees and due to repeated demands from them and also with a view to continue the tradition of Sansthan, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat had immediately contacted the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police by telephone and demanded to start the Rath Yathra procession. After receiving due permission from them, Shri Sai Baba's Rath yathra procession will be taken out around Shirdi village on 22nd March 2022 at 05.00 pm on the occasion of Rangpanchami festival. A restraining orders under section 37(1) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951 had been passed in the backdrop of Corona from 17th March 2022 to 22nd March 2022 by Ahmednagar District Collector. As per this order, displaying the figures or images of any person as well as making public announcement, singing, playing musical instruments playing the instruments, using instruments that amplifies voice such as usage of Loudspeakers or usage of listening devices, usage of record players are strictly prohibited. Accordingly, Shirdi Police Station had issued a letter to Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) ordering for stopping of Thursday Palkhi Procession as well as Rath Yathra procession on the occasion of Rangapanchami festival. Considering the restraining orders from Ahmednagar District Collector and letter from Shirdi Police Station, it was necessary to obey the restraining order in view of the law and order situation and hence, Palkhi Procession as well as Rath Yathra were stopped from 17th March 2022 to 22nd March 2022 until further orders. Also, immediate decision had to be taken to cancel Thursday's Palkhi procession from 17th March 2022. However, considering the faith of Sai devotees and due to repeated demands from them and also with a view to continue the tradition of Sansthan, Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat had immediately contacted the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police via email as well as telephone and requested to start the Rath Yathra procession from 22nd March 2022 on the occasion of Rangapamchami festival. Ahmednagar District Collector had given his oral approval for the same. Also, the Chief Executive Officer had a telecon with Superintendent of Police, Ahmedngar on the issue and discussed in detail. He had promised to do his level best towards starting of Rath Yathra. He promised extra police protection to maintain law and order during Rath Yathra. Accordingly, Shri Sai Baba's Rath Yathra will be taken out around Shirdi village on 22nd March 2022 at 05.00 pm on the occasion of Rangpanchami. Devotees should take advantage of this rath yathra by adhering to the rules of law and order. Chairman of Shri Sai Baba Santhan Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashsree Banayat and all the trust members have solicited cooperation from Sai devotees in this regard. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate International Women's Day - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 15th March 2022 To mark the International Women's Day (8th March 2022) Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat took the intitative on beahlf Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) and had organized various competitions and cultural programmes to showcase the talents of female officers and staff members of Sansthan on Sunday, 13th March 2022. These programmes were held in enthusiastic atmosphere.
In this programme presided over by Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Smt.Rashmitai Avinash Dandwate, Smt.Surekhatai Mahendra Shelke, Smt.Smitatai Suhas Aher, Smt.Poornimatai Sachin Gujar, Smt. Kasturabai Dhivare, Smt.Madhuritai Shinde, Smt.Diliptai Karan Sasane, Smt.Pranajatai Bhujbal, Smt.Anuradha Khot and other dignitaries were presen on the occasion. A large number of women officers and female employees of Sansthan were present on this occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat said that till date this kind of programme for women have never been organized by Sansthan. Even though, 365 days belongs to women, yet this day is being celebrated as a special occasion exclusively for women. Also, I am also a women and I can very well understand your feelings. All the women here are now excited about the event. Smt.Banayat called on all women employees to carry out the work in their respective departments with same enthusiasm and enjoy work. Chief Guest Smt.Bayanat was overwhelmed by the presence of all women and various cultural programmes present by them.
8th March is celebrated as International Women's Day. However, keeping in view of the convenience of all, Sansthan had organized this programme on Sunday, 13th March 2022. In the first ever International Women's Day organized by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan with great enthusiasm, various art competitions (like dance, drama, singing, musical instruments, jokes, food stalls, handicrafts stalls, funny games stall, Lemon and spoon games, Upside down walkiing, running, Essay Competition, Poem writing, devotional songs, rangoli competition, role play, fashion show and other competitions were organized. About 400 female Sansthan employees comprising of permanent, contract and outsource participated in the program. Food stalls, handicraft stalls, funny games stalls were also set up at the event by women from various self help groups. First, second and third prize as well as consolation prizes were distributed to the participants of the competition. During the prize distribution of the program, the participating staff and officers shared their thoughts. On this occasion, Principal Smt.Shilpa Vaidya thanked the organizers, councilors, contestants and dignitaries present.
To carry out this program successfully, under the able guidance of Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Ravindra Thakre, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kisave, Medical Director Dr.Pritam Wadagave, special efforts were made by Medical Superintendent Dr.Sunita Kadu, Principal Smt.Shilpa Vaidya and women staff members of all the departments. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Celebrate Maha Shivaratri Festival 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 2nd March 2022 Like every year, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan celebrated Maha Shivaratri Festival and temple and its surroundings were beautifully decorated with eye catching flowers. Also, around 50,000 Sai devotees took the benefit of tasting Sai Prasad in the form of Sabudana Kichadi. Due to the change in Kakad Aarti timings from the auspicious Maha Shivaratri day and in view of the decision to admit devotees, Sai devotees and villagers were admitted to Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti at 5:15 am. Sansthan Trustees Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Advocate Shri.Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandavate, Mahendra Shelke, Temple Incharge Shri.Ramesh Chaudhary, Chief Security Officer Shri.Annasaheb Pardeshi along with Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers were present on the occasion. Holy bath to Shri Sai Baba was held at 5:50 am followed by Shirdi Majhe Pandharpur Aarti. Later from 6:25 Shri Sai Baba's darshan commenced. Afternoon Aarti was held at 12:00 noon. Dhoop Aarti was held at 6:30 in the evening. Keertan Programme was held from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Samadhi Mandir Stage. Shej Aarti was held at 10:00 pm. Also, at night from 12:26 to 1:15 am, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and her husband Shri.Sanjay Dhivare, Joint Commissioner, Income Tax Department, Nasik performed Rudrabhishek Pooja at Gurusthan Mandir. On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, attractive flower decoration were made at Samadhi Mandir, Gurusthan, Dwarakamai, Chavadi and other places with the donation from Smt. Jayashree Shankar, a devotee from USA. These attractive flower decoration caught the eye of sai devotees. Around 50,000 Sai devotees took the benefit of tasting Sai Prasad in the form of Sabudana Kichadi at Sai Prasadalaya. About 58 bags of Sabudana as well as 2800 kgs of groundnuts were used to prepare this Kichadi. Also, around 25,000 sai devotees took advantage of Breakfast packets. Also, on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, Smt.Rupali Chakanakar, Chairperson of Maharashtra State Womens Commission visited Samadhi Mandir at 11:45 in the afternoon and had Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi Darshan. Chief Executive Officer Smt. Bhagyashree Banayat felicitated her on the occasion. Shri.Mahendra Shelke was also present on the occasion. Sai Devotees To Be Allowed To Attend Kakad Aarti & Shej Aarti from 1st March 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 28nd February 2022 The Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons through a Press Release on 28th February 2022 that Sansthan Management Committee in its meeting held recently had decided to revert back to old Aarti timings with effect from Mahashivatri Festival i.e.,1st March 2022. Accordingly, like earlier days, Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti will be held at 5:15 am and night Shej Aarti will be held at 10:00 pm and that Sai devotees will be allowed to attend both Kakad Aarti as well as Shej Aarti along with other Aarti's. It may be noted here that due to curfew restrictions by the Government from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am devotees were not allowed to attend both Kakad Aarti as well as Shej Aarti. Smt.Banayat said that last year the State Government has imposed lockdown twice due to Corona virus pandemic in the World and in the Country. Later, when the temple of Shri Sai Baba was opened to the devotees for darshan, the State Government had laid down some guidelines from health point of view in order to control the spread of Corona virus. Also, in the backdrop of possible waves of Corona virus, traffic curbs as well as Curfew orders were issued from time to time. As per Government Order dated 8th January 2022, since night curfew was imposed from 11:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sansthan Chairman Advocate Shri.Ashutosh Kale and other trustees had decided not to allow devotees for Kakad Aarti at 4:30 am and Shej Aarti at 10:30 pm. However, with the change in Kakad Aarti and Shej Aarti timings like earlier days to 5:15 am and 10:00 pm respectively,Sai devotees can be allowed to attend both Kakad Aarti as well as Shej Aarti. Also, Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers were repeatedly demanding that they be allowed to attend Kakad Aarti as well as Shej Aarti. Accordingly, considering the demand of devotees for admission to Kakad Aarti and Shej Aarti, from 1st March, 2022, Sai devotees will be allowed to attend Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti as well as Shej Aarti on behalf of Sansthan. However, in the backdrop of Corona pandemic and as per the prevailing rules of the State Government, the devotees will be allowed to enter Samadhi Mandir by strictly following social distance norms. Hence, only a limited number of devotees will be able to take advantage of these rituals. As per the previous rules, passes for all the four Aarti's can be booked from the official website of Sansthan online.sai.org.in . Smt. Banayat also said that offline passes will not be available and that all Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers should make note of this. Sansthan Chairman, Trustees and Sansthan Administration solicited cooperation from Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers in this regard. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Reverts Back To Old Aarti Schdule From 1st March 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 22nd February 2022 The Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons through a Press Release on 22nd February 2022 that Sansthan Management Committee in its meeting held recently has decided to revert back to old Aarti timings with effect from Mahashivatri Festival i.e.,1st March 2022. Accordingly, like earlier days, Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti will be held at 5:15 am and night Shej Aarti will be held at 10:00 pm. Smt.Banayat said that various Pooja's are being peformed at particular timings at Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir. These include Kakad Aarti, Afternoon Aarti, Dhoop Aarti and Shej Aarti and these Aarti's are attended by a large number of devotees and local villagers. Also, these Aarti's are of paramount importance to devotees and hence these Aarti's continues uninterruptedly in Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir even to this day. From Gudi Padwa festival in 2008 onwards, it was decided by the then Management Committee to change the time of Kakad Aarti to 4:30 am and Shej Aarti to 10:30 pm respectively. Accordingly, there were changes in daily programme schedule due to the change in Shri Sai Baba's Aarti timings. But Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers were repeatedly demanding that timings of Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti and Shej Aarti should be changed as before. Accordingly, in the management committee meeting held on 24th January 2022 under the Chairmanship of Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Banayat and the Board of Trustees, it was unanimously decided to revert back to old Aarti timings for Kakad Aarti and Shej Aarti respectively. Due to the change in the timing of Kakad Aarti and Shej Arati, the schedule of daily programmes at Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is slighly changed in between. As per new schedule, the Samadhi Mandir opens at 4:45 am. The Bhoopali record will be played at 5:00 am. Shri Sai Baba's Kakad Aarti will be held at 5:15 am. Shri Sai Baba's Mangal Snan (holy bath) will be held at 5:50 am and immediately after the Mangal Snan Chota Aarti Shirdi Majhe Pandharpur will be held. Darshan will commence at 6:25 am. Afternoon Aarti will be held at 12:00 noon. Dhoop Aarti will be held at Sunset. Shri Sai Baba's Shej Aarti will be held at 10:00 pm. Samadhi Mandir will be closed at 10:45 pm. As mentioned above, the change in Shri Sai Baba's Aarti timings and daily programmes at the Samadhi Mandir will be effective from 1st March 2022. Smt.Banayat appealed on behalf of Sansthan Management Committee to devotees and shirdi villagers to make note of change in timings and solicited their cooperation with Sansthan in this regard. Shri Sai Baba Museum & Dhyana Mandir (Meditation Hall) To Be Open For Sai Devotees from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm From 15th February 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 17th February 2022 The Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat informed media persons through a Press Release that with effect from 15th February 2022, Shri Sai Baba Museum and Dhyana Mandir (Meditation Hall) have been kept open for Sai devotees from morning 6:00 am to night 9:00 pm.
Smt.Banayat said that a Museum has been set up at Dixit Wada inside the temple complex to provide information to Sai devotees about various articles used by Shri Sai Baba. In this Museum, various articles like Padukas, Kafni, Chillum, Pillows, Mattress, Chariot, Palanquin and many other articles used by Shri Sai Baba are on display. Likewise, in order to enable devotees who come for Shri Sai Baba's darshan to meditate, Sadhana and do Naama Smaran, Sansthan has constructed a new Dhyana Mandir (Meditation Hall) on the first floor of the Sri Sai Satyavrat Hall. Around 250 to 300 devotees visit this Dhyana Mandir every day to perform meditation. But last year, due to the outbreak of Corona virus in the World and in the Country, the Samadhi Mandir of Shri Sai Baba was closed from 17th March 2020. In the last two years, the State Government has imposed lockdown twice due to Corona virus pandemic. Later, when the Samadhi Mandir of Shri Sai Baba was thrown open for darshan to devotees, they were allowed to have darshan of Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi, Dwarakamai, Gurusthan, Village Dieties Ganapati, Shanidev, Mahadev, Shri Dattatreya and Nanda Deep situated at Lendi Baugh in a single line. However, at that time, Shri Sai Baba Museum and Dhyana Mandir (Meditation Hall) were not opened for devotees. But, there was repeated demand from Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers to open Shri Sai Baba Museum and Dhyana Mandir (Meditation Hall).
As per the demand of Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers, with effect from 15th February 2022, Shri Sai Baba Museum and Dhyana Mandir (Meditation Hall) have been kept open for Sai devotees from morning 6:00 am to night 9:00 pm. After Shri Sai Baba's Samadhi darshan, devotees will be allowed to both the places as per the prevailing Corona guidelines. Devotees must observe strict social distance, use hand Sanitizers and face Mask as per Covid guidelines. Also, afer entering Dhyana Mandir (Meditation Hall) devotees can meditate for about 10 to 15 minutes only. At the same time, all devotees and villagers should take note that devotees will not be allowed to read or do Sai Satcharitra Parayan in this Dhyana Mandir. However, Sai devotees should strictly follow all Covid-19 guidelines and take darshan of Shri Sai Baba Museum and Dhyana Mandir. Sansthan CEO Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat solicited cooperation from all Sai devotees and Shirdi villagers in this regard. Sansthan Chairman Felicitates Two Sansthan Outsource Employees For Their Honesty - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 26th January 2022 Two Sansthan outsource employees Shri.Vikas Pagare and Shri.Sandeep Arne who found Rs.24,500 development salary while cleaning a room at Dwarawati Bhaktaniwas and sincerely handed over the same to Sansthan were felicitated by Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale for displaying honesty in the presence of Sansthan Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and all Sansthan Trust Members.
On 18th January 2021 sai devotee who had taken room no.255 vacated the same at 2:00 pm. After that,two Sweepers belonging to outsourced contractor M/s.Sumit Facilities, Pune Shri.Vikas Pagare and Shri.Sandeep Arne cleaned the room. They found some money under the mattress on the bed. They immediately brought the matter to the notice of the Assistant and Supervisor. After that, the supervisor contacted the devotee who had taken the room and when asked about it, he informed that he had not forgotten any o luggage or cash. Later, the amount was handed over to Security Department. It was mentioned that the amount of Rs.24,500 was handedover to Accounts Department on 19th January 2021. Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chairman, Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Management Committee felicitated the outsourced Sweepers Shri.Vikas Pagare and Shri.Sandeep Arane for their honesty. Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and all the members of the Board of Trustees appreciated the honesty of Sansthan Staff Members. Shri Sai Baba Diary & Calendar 2022 Launched On the auspicious Makara Sankranti Day On 14th January 2022 - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 14th January 2022 Release Ceremony of “Shri Saibaba Diary and Calendar 2022” being published annually by Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi was held on the auspicious Makara Sankranti day on 14th January 2022 in the august presence of Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat and other Sansthan Trust Members. In the release ceremoney which was held at 11:00 am today at Sansthan Meeting Hall, Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale, Chief Executive Officer Smt.Bhagyashree Banayat, Trustees Smt.Anuradhatai Adhik, Advocate Suhas Aher, Shri.Avinash Dandawate, Shri.Sachin Gujar, Shri.Suresh Wable, Shri.Mahendra Shelke, Dr.Eknath Gondkar, Deputy Executive Officer Shri.Ravindra Thakre, Administrative Officer Dr.Akash Kiswe, Publication Department head Shri.Vishwanath Bajaj and other Sansthan staff members were present. Speaking on the occasion Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale said that Shri Sai Baba's Diaries and Calendars are published every year by Sansthan management. Various types of Diaries and Calendars are made available to Sai devotees for a payment. Accordingly, for the year 2022, Shri Sai Baba Diary has been published independently in 2 types and in 4 different languages (Marathi, Hindi, English and Telugu). In this diary, detailed information about Shri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir and various temples and important places in the temple area have been mentioned along with all QR Codes giving detailed information of these locations. When this QR CODE is scanned, , the information pertaining to respective places or sections is available in audio-visual format (via Video Clip) along with various photographs. Also detailed information of all festivals, religious and other events celebrated by Sansthan, books / photos published by Sansthan, online donation, Important information about accommodation and registration for Darshan and Aarti has been included and the diary has been published in both large and pocket sizes. Also, Shri Sai Calendar has been published in 9 different types with Calendars in simple and 3D format, Table Calendars in simple and 3D format as well as Office and Home Calendars have been published. These publications will be sold at reasonable prices to Sai devotees through Sansthan Books and Photo sales counters. Also, abundant supply will soon be made available through online sales at Sansthan's official website www.sai.org.in . Sansthan Chairman Shri.Ashutosh Kale appealed to more and more Sai devotees to take advantage of these Sansthan publications. Sansthan Contemplates various Measures To Be Taken In The Backdrop Of Possible 3rd Wave Of Covid-19 Omicron Variant - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 6th January 2022 Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayt informed media persons through a Press Release dated 6th January 2022 that in accordance with the suggestions made in the recent review meeting held under the Chairmanship of Nasik Divisional Revenue Commissioner Shri.Radhakrishna Game, Sansthan is contemplating on various measures to be taken in the backdrop of possible 3rd Wave Of Covid-19 Omicron Variant and in order to procure Ventilators, Liquid Oxygen Plant as well as Dura Cylinders and other medical equipments seeks assistance from devotees. Smt. Banayat appealed to those who would like to donate these materials to contact Sansthan run Shri Sai Baba Hospital and Public Relations Office. Smt.Banayat said that on 22nd December 2021, a meeting was held at Sansthan Meeting Hall under the Chairmanship of Nasik Divisional Revenue Commissioner for contemplating on various measures to be taken in the backdrop of possible 3rd Wave Of Covid-19 Omicron Variant. After the first review meeting on Corona, Shri.Game proposed to increase the capacity of RT-PCR testing up to 5,000 persons per day, to set up a genome sequencing lab, to set up two liquid medical oxygen plants on rental basis, Setting up of 300 oxygen beds for patients at Sai Ashram Phase 2, Dura Cylinders, two liquid oxygent plants and ventilator as well as medical equipments and necessary infrastructure and provide various other facilities by way of donation from philanthropic donors. It was also suggested that both Shri Sai Baba and Shri Sainath Hospitals should be functioning as non Covid hospitals and that Covid Hospital should be started at Sai Ashram Phase 2 (Sai Dharmashala) in order to handle possible third possible wave of Corona. Accordingly, construction work of Covid Hospital for the third possible wave at Sai Ashram Phase 2 (Sai Dharmashala) is underway. The hospital requires 50 Ventilators, 10 Pediatric Ventilators, 2 Liquid Oxygen Plants, 100 Dura Cylinders, 100 Jumbo Cylinders, Genome Sequencing Lab Construction and Oxygen Pipeline for Oxygen Beds and various other medical equipments. Interested donors who wish to contribute to procure the above medical equipments should contact Shri Sai Baba Hospital on Mobile No.87884 38491 and Public Relations Department on Mobile No.94045 92599. Smt.Banayat also appealed to maximum number of donors to come forward and donate generously. Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Starts Corona Vaccination For Children In The Age Group 15-18 At Sai Dharmashala - Courtesy: Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust (Shirdi) Press Release dated 4th January 2022 Chief Executive Officer of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Smt.Bhagyashree Banayt informed media persons through a Press Release dated 4th January 2022 that as per the orders of State Government, Hospital run under the auspices of Sansthan has started Vaccination drive for Children in the age group of 15 to 18 at Sai Dharmashala. Smt.Banayat said that on behalf of Sansthan, in the ground floor of Sai Dharmashala Bhaktaniwas in 8 halls with 10 to 12 beds in each hall a total of 100 bed separation centre and Covid care hospital have been set up. Also, CCC, DCHC and DCH were run as per the instructions of the Government in the backdrop of Corona under the supervision of the hospital. On bhealf of the hospital, since 18th March 2020, about 10,000 patients with corona symptoms and asymptomatic patients have been treated free of cost. Considering the lack of Oxygen for Coronary Artery Disease, with the generous donation of Rs.2,33,74,000 by Sai devotees, an Oxygen Generation Plant with Oxygen generation capacity of 1200 LPM (Liter Per Minute) and RT-PCR lab with capacity of conducting about 1300 tests in 3 shifts per day has been set up by Sansthan with about 85,000 free trials have been conducted in this regard. Also, through the hospital, an important work has been done to vaccinate 23,000 people in and around Shirdi with first and second dose of covid vaccine till date. Also, efforts have been made on behalf of Sansthan to increase the capacity of RT-PCR testing up to 5,000 persons per day, to set up a genome sequencing lab, to set up two liquid medical oxygen plants on rental basis, Setting up of 300 oxygen beds for patients at Sai Ashram Phase 2, two liquid oxygent plants and ventilator as well as medical equipments and necessary infrastructure and provide various other facilities by way of donation from philanthropic donors. In addition to this, Children in the age group of 15 to 18 years are being vaccinated free of cost through the hospital of Sansthan as per the Government Orders in the backdrop of possible outbreak of Corona virus. Smt.Banayat said that this free vaccination will be available at Sai Ashram Phase 2 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and requested maximum number of citizens to avail this facility. | 1 | 2 | 3 | Next
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