This is the 06th & Final temple visited by me during my 4th Pilgrimage to Sai Temples at Bangalore on 08th & 09th Dec 2010. On Thursday 09th Dec 2010, I was lucky enough to visit Sai Baba at BTM Layout Sai Mandir for the Madhyaan Aarti.
My 4th Pilgrimage Started with a visit to
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Shantiniketan Layout, Arakere
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
Shirdi Sai Ashram Trust, Arakere,
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
Shirdi Sai Ashram Trust, Arakere,
Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore.
Sri Shirdi Ke Saibaba Mandir, Cambridge Layout, Bangalore
Sri Shirdi Sai Dhanvantari Dhyana Mandira, 9th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore
Sri Shirdi Sai Dhanvantari Dhyana Mandira, 9th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore
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It is very easy to locate Sai Baba Temple in BTM layout. I was able to get the glimpse of Sai Baba during the Aarti. I purchased some rose flowers for Baba & after the aarti got completed, i kept it at the Paduka of Sai Baba. Baba is sitting on a Silver Simhasan & looking straight into us. the Black Granite wall behind Sai Baba reflects & we can see Mirror Image of Sai Baba in the stone. All the Sai Devotees who were in the temple followed strict discipline & maintained a proper line to touch the Paduka & get his blessings. Nandi is placed in front of the temple.
There is a Dhyan Mandir in the cellar with the pictorial representation of Life of Sai Baba. I was able to find the Palki completely covered. Palki is used only on special Days. Dwarakamai & Nanda Deepa are situated towards the left hand side of the temple. Dwarakamai has a traditional kerosene lamp too.
Nanda deepa is made up of Marble Mantap covered with glass in all sides. The Diya is also made of Marble & is lit all the time.
A Stupa with 2 crore Sai Japa is placed in the temple premises & i could feel the cosmic power around the stupa.
Gurusthan is totally unique here with the statue of different saints of india on the gopuram. Statues of Dattatreya, ganesha & subramanya are also present in Gurusthan.
The total premises is like a beautiful garden & the flooring is laid out of stone. lots & lots of plants & trees are been grown around the temple premises & i felt as if i'm in some Zen Garden. The Atmosphere was peaceful. It is a beautiful Place to meditate upon & one never knows how much time they are spent in the premises due to the vast flora found there.
A gift shop is present inside the premises selling Sai Literature, Calenders, Cds, Statues & other gift articles.
Mandir Highlights
1. Gursthan was first inaugurated on 20th March 1998.
2. Saibaba temple was inaugurated on 19th Aug 1999 by Sri Ammula Sambashiva Rao.
3. The temple was built with support from public by Sri Sadguru Sainatha Seva Samithi (R).
4. Vinayaka, Dattatreya and Subramanya Idols are present in Gurustan.
5. A Nandi Idol is present outside the Saibaba Mandir as in Shirdi.
6. Sri Saikoti Sthupa is present in front of the Saibaba Mandir.
7. Dhuni is situated on the left side of the saibaba mandir. The sacred fire was brought directly from Shirdi.
8. Nanda deep is situated beside dhuni was also brought directly from Shirdi.
9. A Datta Paduka and Audumbar tree is present outside the temple premises exactly opposite to Gurustan.
10. Chavadi is present to the left side of the temple next to the free medical centre.
11. A Saibaba Dhayan mandir and Museum that contains pictures depicting the life history of Saibaba is present below the Saibaba Temple.
12. A Dining Hall is present next to Gurusthan.
To See Complete set of 26 Snaps of this Temple visit:
To See Complete set of 26 Snaps of this Temple visit:
Activity & Service
Daily ProgrammeAarti Timings :
Aarti Timings
Kakad Aarti 6:30 am
Mangala Aarti (Chota Aarti) 8:30 am
Noon Aarti 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti 6.15 pm
Shej Aarti 8:30 pm (On Thursday’s at 10:00 pm)
Kakad Aarti 6:30 am
Mangala Aarti (Chota Aarti) 8:30 am
Noon Aarti 12:00 pm
Dhoop Aarti 6.15 pm
Shej Aarti 8:30 pm (On Thursday’s at 10:00 pm)
1. Abhishekam daily from 7 am to 9 am at Gurusthan on payment of Rs. 101/- The devotees need not bring any pooja materials.
2. Abhishekam from 9 am to 10.30 am to Panchaloha Murthy to be performed by devotees on advance booking payment of Rs. 351/-. The devotees need not bring any pooja materials.
3. Dhuni pooja is performed daily at 11:45 am, 6:00 pm and 8:15 pm.
4. Palki Seva is performed on payment of Rs. 101/- on every Thursday at 8:30 pm.
5. Chamara Seva is performed on payment of Rs. 51/- on every Thursday at 8:30 pm
Special events
Satyanarayana Vrathais performed once in a month on every full moon day (Poornima) by Devotees between 4 pm to 6 pm on payment of Rs.150/-. Satyanarayana Vratha Sankalpa is performed once in a month on every full moon day (Poornima) by Devotees between 4 pm to 6 pm on payment of Rs. 15/-.The devotees need not bring any pooja materials.
Large Scale celebration of festivals:
1. New year day celebration (Flower decoration and Bhajans)
2. Sri Sai Nama Japam from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm will be performed on 2nd Sunday of February every year.
3. Sree Ramanavami
4. Guru Poornima
5. Temple Anniversary is held on 19th August of every year.
6. Vijayadashmi (Baba Samadhi day)
7. Datta Jayanthi.
On all the above occasions, Bhajans are performed by special Bhajan troops. Baba Maha Prasadam shall be served to the devotees.
Social Service Activities:
* Facility for free General Check up along with necessary medicines from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm on all days except Sunday.
* Facility for free Dental Check up along with necessary medicines from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm on all days except Sunday.
* Blood Donation Camp is organized on 15th August (Independence Day) of every year.
* Part reimbursement of Medical facility to the downtrodden section of the society is done by the temple authorities on the advice of the trust.
* Free notebook distribution to poor students studying in Government Schools.
* Free Uniform distribution to poor students studying in Government Schools.
* Free Distribution of Sarees, Blankets and Shawls to old needy people.
Management Trustees
1 R.Suresh President
2 P.Tarapathi Naidu Vice President
3 Y.S.Shekar Raju General Secretary
4 N.Bomma Raju Joint Secretary
5 C. Krishna Kumar Treasurer
6 K.R.Krishna Raju Member
7 M.Balanarayana Swamy Member
8 K.Jeeva Raju Member
9 K.Ravi Kumar Member
10 M.N.Vishwanath Member
11 U.Jahnavi Member
Divine Miracles at the Temple
An Audumbar tree had formed by itself behind the gurusthan was accidentally destroyed by some people. Later on in the entire Mandir premises Audumbar trees started coming up (the trees used to come even in the flower pots).Then temple trustees prayed to Saibaba to limit the growth of Audumbar trees and retained two Audumbar trees one in front the Saibaba Mandir and other one opposite to gurusthan. After doing that, the formation of Audumbar trees stopped by itself.
A Sai devotee’s wife was suffering from tumor and was on liquid diet. The doctors at Chennai had advised operation after a month. On the inauguration day of the mandir the lady along with her mother-in-law had come for the darshan of Saibaba. It was around 12 pm and they were standing in queue to have the darshan of Saibaba. At that point of time suddenly she started vomiting. The mother-in-law advised the lady to control her vomiting sensation until the completion of Aarti. After Aarti Mahaprasadam distribution started. The temple authorities advised the devotees to have prasadam. The lady accordingly took Mahaprasadam along with her mother-in-law. Surprisingly, the pain started reducing with each intake of Mahaprasadam and it vanished completely at the end of the Mahaprasadam.
Mr.R.S.Mani was diagnosed by the doctors of having Heart Problem. He went to Jalappa Medical College Hospital, Kolar on the advise of his uncle for further diagnosis. The doctors at the hospital diagnosed acute heart problem and advised operation to be performed at the earliest. On the advise of the doctors, he went to Sathya Sai Hospital in Whitefield. The doctors at Sathya Sai Hospital prescribed some medicines and gave a date after 1 month for operation. After few days Mr.R.S.Mani while on his evening stroll saw Sri Sadguru Sainatha Seva Samithi (R) board erected at the beginning of 7th Main Road and decided to go the temple. In the temple he had the darshan of Saibaba and was about to leave the premises. At the time, he saw his old neighbor Mr.Shekar Raju and spoke to him after a gap of 16 years. Mr.Shekar Raju asked about his problem and advised him to do Mandala Pradakshina to Sri Sai Koti Sthupa. On the advise of Mr.Shekar Raju, he started the pooja regularly without fail. After 21 days he went to Sathya Sai Hospital again for checkup. The doctors after diagnosis told Mr. Mani that operation is not required at that point of time and asked to continue the medicines for one more month. Mr.R.S.Mani accordingly continued his Pradakshina and medicines for 1 more month. After 48 days, he went to Sathya Sai Hospital for check up again. To the surprise of the doctors at Sathya Sai Hospital, his problem had been solved by the grace of Sainatha Maharaj. The doctors told him that he is perfectly all right and no more medication is required. Mr.R.S.Mani was overwhelmed on hearing the news. Immediately he came to Mr.Shekar Raju and narrated the incident. Not only that, he became an ardent devotee of Saibaba from that day onwards and is regularly visiting the temple.
Temple Address
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Anand Ashram
Sri Sadguru Sainatha Seva Samithi (R)
7th Main, KEB Layout
BTM Layout, 1st Stage
Bangalore-560 029.
Location
Near Jayadeva Hospital.
KEB Layout, BTM 1st Stage.
Contact Person
Sri.Suresh/Mr.Shekar Raju/Sri.Krishna Kumar
Contact Numbers
080 2668 9393
+91 98450 49468
+91 99000 00072
+91 94490 29393
Temple Timings
06:00Am - 01:00Pm
05:00pm - 08:00Pm
Bus Route
365 from majestic
366 from market
368 from shivajinagar
G-4 from Brigade Road
365M from Yelahanka Satellite Town
366P from Bagalkunte
Stop: Jayadeva Hospital Stop.
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Anand Ashram
Sri Sadguru Sainatha Seva Samithi (R)
7th Main, KEB Layout
BTM Layout, 1st Stage
Bangalore-560 029.
Location
Near Jayadeva Hospital.
KEB Layout, BTM 1st Stage.
Contact Person
Sri.Suresh/Mr.Shekar Raju/Sri.Krishna Kumar
Contact Numbers
080 2668 9393
+91 98450 49468
+91 99000 00072
+91 94490 29393
Temple Timings
06:00Am - 01:00Pm
05:00pm - 08:00Pm
Bus Route
365 from majestic
366 from market
368 from shivajinagar
G-4 from Brigade Road
365M from Yelahanka Satellite Town
366P from Bagalkunte
Stop: Jayadeva Hospital Stop.
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