This village Mandir has two Maruthi Vigrahas (idols) denoting one for Shirdi, and the other for Biragaon village. This temple is unique as it faces the south and has two idols. The Idol of Maruti has one hand raised above his head and the other hand below covering his loin. This is symbolic of human life, the upraised hand represents ego, pride and power, while the other hand represents sexual urges. These are the very things that ruin us. Maruti is very powerful, extremely intelligent and he controls our urges. He is the Gram Devata of Shirdi so it behoves us to do Namaskar to him every day.

This temple welcomed saints like Devi Das and Gangagir of Punatamba to stay there. Devi Das lived at Shirdi many years before Baba came here. Baba stayed with him in this Maruti Mandir Baba often went to this temple to have satsang (discourse) with them (Refer Sai Satcharitra Chapter 5). At other times he went and sat in this temple alone and in solitude.

Baba had a special bond with Maruti. On his way to the Chavadi, he stood in front of this Mandir, and waved His hands facing the temple making some mystical signs. Baba is by example showing us that we too should take some time out to pray to Maruti. Even today, every Thursday and on holy days when there is a Palkhi (palanquin) procession, the Palkhi stops at this spot. The Chopdars (mace bearers) proclaim Lalkari (sonorous saluations). This holy temple is used by ardent devotees who do Akhand Naam Jap and Bhajans. Daily Aratis are performed. Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated on a grand scale as are other festivals.

In Sai Satcharitra Chapter 7, under the heading “Renovation of the temples”, Baba got this temple renovated by Tatya Patil. Out of the Dakshina that Baba received from devotees, Baba allotted the money for the repairs of all the temples in Shirdi.

The Nag Pratistha under the Peepul and Neem tree in front of this temple was made by his holiness Sri. B.V.Narasimha Swamiji. Pratistha of Shiva Linga with Nandi was done by Murthikar Bajre Rao Dalve of Bombay on 11th February 1983. The villagers celebrate Shivaratri on a grand scale in this Temple.

At night, especially on Thursdays, the temple is filled with music when locals gather to sing bhajans.

This village Mandir has two Maruthi Vigrahas (idols) denoting one for Shirdi, and the other for Biragaon village. This temple is unique as it faces the south and has two idols. The Idol of Maruti has one hand raised above his head and the other hand below covering his loin. This is symbolic of human life, the upraised hand represents ego, pride and power, while the other hand represents sexual urges. These are the very things that ruin us. Maruti is very powerful, extremely intelligent and he controls our urges. He is the Gram Devata of Shirdi so it behoves us to do Namaskar to him every day. Very old Dakshina Mukhi Hanuman Mandir Outerview Old Hanuman Idol - Photo Courtesy: Shri.Vinesh, Bangalore This temple welcomed saints like Devi Das and Gangagir of Punatamba to stay there. Devi Das lived at Shirdi many years before Baba came here. Baba stayed with him in this Maruti Mandir Baba often went to this temple to have satsang (discourse) with them (Refer Sai Satcharitra Chapter 5). At other times he went and sat in this temple alone and in solitude. Baba had a special bond with Maruti. On his way to the Chavadi, he stood in front of this Mandir, and waved His hands facing the temple making some mystical signs. Baba is by example showing us that we too should take some time out to pray to Maruti. Even today, every Thursday and on holy days when there is a Palkhi (palanquin) procession, the Palkhi stops at this spot. The Chopdars (mace bearers) proclaim Lalkari (sonorous saluations). This holy temple is used by ardent devotees who do Akhand Naam Jap and Bhajans. Daily Aratis are performed. Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated on a grand scale as are other festivals. In Sai Satcharitra Chapter 7, under the heading “Renovation of the temples”, Baba got this temple renovated by Tatya Patil. Out of the Dakshina that Baba received from devotees, Baba allotted the money for the repairs of all the temples in Shirdi. The Nag Pratistha under the Peepul and Neem tree in front of this temple was made by his holiness Sri. B.V.Narasimha Swamiji. Pratistha of Shiva Linga with Nandi was done by Murthikar Bajre Rao Dalve of Bombay on 11th February 1983. The villagers celebrate Shivaratri on a grand scale in this Temple. At night, especially on Thursdays, the temple is filled with music when locals gather to sing bhajans. In April 2009, soon after Hanuman Jayanthi, the temple was demolished by the Sansthan and a new temple has been constructed. Now the devotees visiting shirdi can see the renovated Human Mandir with life size statue of Hunuman replacing the small Idols which were present earlier.
(Source: Ambrosia in Shirdi and Baba’s Gurukul by Vinny Chitluri).

In April 2009, soon after Hanuman Jayanthi, the temple was demolished by the Sansthan and a new temple has been constructed. Now the devotees visiting shirdi can see the renovated Human Mandir with life size statue of Hunuman replacing the small Idols which were present earlier.