If you live in India it is definitely not possible for any individual to not devote to any of the super powers. By birth we start following the preaching of one or the other god but it is instilled in our mind and soul to have faith in the god. The proof of this devotion is the worship places all around us. There are uncountable worship places in India but some places are quite close to our hearts like this one where I been to many times and still feel to visit. This is a Sai Baba temple replica of Shirdi’s Sai Temple. We all usually complain of time and it is the perfect solution of that. It is becoming a trend now that if you cannot go to the holy places then bring them home. Thus you can satisfy your devotional requirements along with managing time constraints.The replica of Shri Sai Baba Shirdi temple is located just 20 to 25 kilometres away from Pune in the village Shirgaon near Somatane Phata in Taluka Mavel. You need to take left from Somatane Phata. It is around two kilometres from here. If you have been to Shirdi then you can find it that it is exactly the same in every aspect as the actual Shirdi temple. It is just impossible to observe any difference between these two places except the outside. The place is quite close to the old Mumbai- Pune highway. In the year 2003 Mr. Prakash Deole had some instinct (may be dream) from the god as said that he wanted to build Sai Temple at the exact place where it is today. May be god has chosen him for this holy cause.
Let me tell you something about Shri Sai Baba. First of all nobody knows from where he came and who he was. It was always a mystery. One day he just appeared in Shirdi village at an age of sixteen only and started his godly acts on the Earth. He lived like a saint. He was o known as Sai Baba or Sufi Pir. Sai Baba means divine father or Sakshat Eshwar that he was. Initially people resisted but later on each one has to feel that he is god. He cured sick people, helped poor, cooked food for hungry, saved many lives, prevented unexpected unpleasant happenings, etc are some of his acts but everyone knows he is not a human but god a real god came to earth to make people aware of god’s status and to lighten up the hearts in faith and devotion. He never favoured any religion in his life. He said “Sabka Malik Ek” which means one god is there who governs all. He spread love among people from all walks of life. He took Samadhi in 1918 and left this earth on 15th October 1918 at the age of 81.In this replica you will find the glorious idol of Shri Sai Baba in white marble stone in the main temple, a Dwarkamai with the sacred fire that was lit by Sai Baba, the Chavadi and the gurusthan under the neem tree as it is in Shirdi as well. You also find some items used by Baba in his life time along with his original rare photo. You do feel quite different here as it touches you in heart and you are compelled to think that God Sai is still here. Your faith becomes stronger and stronger. You also get the yellow sweet balls (motichur ladoo) as the Prasad from outside the main Samadhi temple. I must say it is my divine trip to Sai temple.The timings of temple are 5 am to 10.30 pm in the night. The arti timings are 5.15 am, 12 noon, 6.15pm and 10 pm in late evening.The Shirgaon was nothing before this temple was built but now it is becoming a popular place of worship among people from all walks of life and from all caste and religion. The real estate development is also taking place very fast in the surrounding areas and various employment opportunities have come up for village people as you will find several stalls of toys, sweets, religious items, juice shops, tea stalls, snack shops, etc. It is god’s grace that this remote place is getting recognition and people are benefited out of that.How to reach Shirdi?By airThe nearest airport to from shirdi is located at Nashik at about 75 Km from where you can take road to reach to Shirdi. Pune, Mumbai and Aurangabad airports are also some alternative destinations through air transports to reach to shirdi.By trainShirdi has its own railways station located at about 10 minutes driving distance from the temple, other than Shirdi railways station, Shirdi can also be travelled via kopargaon, Manmad and Ahemdnagar railway stations.By roadShirdi is well connected with all prominent destinations in Maharashtra by Road. You can take buses from major locations such as Pune, Mumbai, Nashik and Aurangabad to travel to Shirdi or you can also cover the distance through your personal vehicle.Ruchi Mahajanзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн
Dear Ruchi, I just read your article on Sai Baba. I must say that your article is really well written. Especially the way in which you have started your article. In case you are a Sai Baba devotee and want to know more information on him, you can try reading Meher Baba’s autobiography on the net. Search on google by ‘Lord Meher’