• Sai Ka Aangan
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• Inauguration of Dwarkamai in Sushant Lok
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Sai Ka Aangan

Delhi is the heart of India ,they say and reflects the state of the Nation. Indeed it does, for the growing urbanization ,fast paced life and concrete jungle that has come to represent the obvious repercussions of modernity is beginning to tell its own tale.So as one winds the way from Delhi and onward towards Sushant Lok Gurgaon,broad roads lined with matchbox shaped buildings under construction can be seen throughout.The hustle - bustle of life ,the glittering shops that justify consumerism ,all stare back at the visitor.

Several auspicious events have already been held at the temple even when it had no concrete roof and one could see the stars at night .On 18th March 2002 on Maha Shivratri day,Guruji Shri C.B Satpathyji and just a handful of devotees congregated at the temple premises in the morning. The temple had a large "aangan" still not paved or constructed ,giving it an aesthetic look coupled with sylvan surroundings. The temple was decorated with lamps and flowers and the place wore a festive look.Guruji,conducted Puja of Shri Sainath. There after Mrs Mangla Apte ,who had come all the way from New Jersey USA,rendered beautiful Marathi bhajans on Shri Sainath.

In the impending dusk,surrounded by devotees who sang Bhajans,Guruji Shri Satpathyji presided over the Holi festival on 28th March 2002, Smt Meera Satpathy also graced this evening.

About The Temple

The temple has stone walls, old lamps from the times in Shirdi and artifacts just like one is used to seeing in Dwarakamai- the favourite residence of Shri Shirdi Sainath. No effort has been spared to identify every detail and replicate so that those who wish to visit Shirdi as often as possible can at least still fulfil their heart's desire by being in these environs for a few moments.

The horse Shyam Karna, the tiger who died at Sai Baba's feet, the Chulla where he cooked food, and the Chakki with which he is said to have ground the ailments of His devotees are all replicated.   The life size statue of Baba ,in sitting posture made of fibre glass takes one back to the times when Sainath would sit among His followers and lovingly distribute Udi and food cooked with His own hands. The statue embodies and emits an aura of resplendence to all the devotees and countless others. The sacred embers of Lord Sai's Dhuni at Shirdi were brought from the sanctum sanctorium at Sai temple at Chhatarpur.   [top]

Inauguration of Dwarkamai in Sushant Lok

The formal innauguration of Dwarkamayee Masjid was done by revered Guruji C.B Satpathy ji on Sunday 21st April ,2002 which was the RamNavami day. After the formal Pooja at dusk, Deepavli Utsav was celebrated by lighting candles all along a 40 X 30 feet bust sketch of Shirdi Sai Nath.At the same time star studded sky was strewn with glittering and colourful "Atishbazi".

This was followed by a procession of a palanquin decorated with Zari and flowers on red satin.The Palki was carried by the devotees on their shoulders under a beautiful deep red velvet umbrella decorated with an intricate Zardosi work.This procession was taken out through the temple precincts led by Guruji.The Palki proceeded along with the sounds of Nadyaswaram,Mridung, Jhanj,Dhol and Shankh.The chanting of "OM SAI SHRI SAI JAI JAI SAI" made the environment auspicious, heavenly and intoxicating.

As the Palki swayed towards the Gurustahn with the tune of melodious combination of musical notes through the unpaved grounds of the temple there was an intermittent shower of fragrant rose petals from the sky.

Gurusthan,the place where Guruji had planted the neem sapling was lit up with Diyas,incense sticks.The atmosphere became nostalgic with the fragrance of marigold and Loban.The framed picture of Shri Sainath placed in the Palki was welcomed with chandan, kumkum, garland and coconut, by Guruji. The ceremony ended with Shej Aarti followed by Satguru Ka Langar which included Baba's favourite Kacharya and Pooran Poli.All the devotees carried along with them the memory of this auspicious day.

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