Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Kodigehalli, Bangalore.

Aum Sai Ram

This is the third temple visited by me as part of my 3rd piligrimage to Sai Temples in Bangalore on 10th October 2010.

The two temples visited by me were:
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandira, Avalahalli, Bangalore.
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandira, Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore.

This Shirdi Sai Baba Temple at Kodigehalli, is a very old & traditionally Maintained Temple in this area. The priest follow the Tirupati Style of Puja at the Sanctum. If we closely observe the Temple inner design, we can find out that it is done as per traditional temple design. A Garba Griha where the Marble Statue of Sai Baba has been Installed. A Passage way between the Garba Griha & the corridor, where only priest & people in traditional Dress are allowed. Then the general Hall where in all Devotee can stand & pray to Sai Baba.

This Sai Baba Temple is near to Raj Murali Theatre at Kodigehalli & around 1.5 kms from the Bellary Road connecting between Hebbal & Devanahalli. When Approaching from Hebbal Fly over,one has to turn towards the left after hebbal fly over into kodigehalli road.

Baba looks quite Happy & contented here. He was smiling at all the Sai Devotees coming inside the temple. There is a Meditation Hall/ Dhyana Mandira in the first floor of the building.

Statue of Nandi along with Paduka of Shirdi Sai Baba can been seen in front of Sai Baba Statue in the main hall. Also one can see 2 Turtle Shaped Stones facing Sai Baba. As the temple is following the vaishava type of Puja, Turtle kept in front of Lord is considered to be Auspicious.

Small statue of Ganesha, Shiva & Hanuman are installed next to the kalpavrisha tree in the temple premises. There is a Dhuni placed near to the idols.

A Small shop with in the temple complex caters to the needs of Sai Devotees & sells Puja Articles, Spiritual Books, Cds & Laminated Photo Frames of Shirdi Sai Baba.

After getting satisfactory darshan of Sai Baba at this temple, the next temple to be visited was the Mahalakshmipuram Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. This temple has been recently opened to Sai Devotees. More on this temple in the coming article.

Temple Highlights
The temple was inaugurated on 3rd March 2004.

A beautiful Marble Idol of Shirdi Saibaba sitting on Simhasana with Prabhavali on the back drop of the idol is present in the temple.

Marble Idol of Nandi and Marble Paduka is present opposite to the Saibaba Idol at the entrance of the Mandir.

Marble Tortoise is present is present in the centre of the temple in between the Saibaba Idol and Nandi.

Black stone Idols of Hanuman, Dattatreya and Shivalinga is present just outside the temple entrance.

Sacred Dhuni is present adjacent to the Black stone Idols of Hanuman, Dattatreya and Shivalinga outside the temple entrance.

Black stone Idols of Ganesha, Naga Devatha’s is present inside the temple premises under the sacred Peepul Tree.

Special Features
Abhishekam is performed on all days to Shirdi Saibaba on payment of Rs.40/-
Sathyanarayana Pooja is performed on full moon day of every month on payment of Rs.30/-.
Sai Devotees can donate for Prasada Seva, Vastra Seva and Flower Decoration during special festival days.
Sai Bhajans are held every day from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM by various Sai Bhajan Groups.

Large Scale celebration of festivals
1. Temple Anniversary on 3rd March of every year.
2. Sankranthi.
3. Vijaya Dashmi (Saibaba Mahasamadhi Day).
4. Datta Jayanthi.
5. Vaikunta Ekadashi.
6. Guru Poornima.
7. Hanuman Jayanthi.

To see the Complete set of 9 Snaps of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Kodigehalli, Bangalore.

Ever Smiling Marble Statue of Shirdi Sai Baba sitting on a Silver throne. A Silver Satka can been seen next to him.

Paduka & Nandi in front of Sai Baba.

Sai Baba Temple Entrance.

To see the Complete set of 9 Snaps of this temple visit:
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Kodigehalli, Bangalore.

Temple Address
Om Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Trust(R)
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple,
Near to Raj Murali Theatre
Sahakar Nagar Post,
Kodigehalli,
Bangalore - 560 092.

Contact Persons
Sri.Nanjundappa – President.
Sri.Nanjappa – Secretary.
Smt.Maithili Raghavan – Treasurer.
Sri.Prashanth Acharya

Contact Numbers
+91 95389 02041
+91 99160 39193

Temple Timings
06:30am - 12:00pm
05:00pm - 08:30pm

Bus Route
From Majestic: 288 Series
Stop: Kodigehalli Stop

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Article & Photo Courtesy: Raghav N