Ahmed Nagar, Pune (Maharashtra) temples visit - Sep'17

11th Sep'17:
After receiving blessings from Shirdi Sai Baba, we got to visit Renuka Devi temple, Sonai.

Sonai - Shree Renuka Devi Mandir (Temple 267)

Address: Shree Renuka Devi Mandir, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 414001

Sri Renuka Devi Mandir, Sonai

Sri Renuka Devi Mandir

Renuka Devi Mandir

Renuka Devi temple is a beautiful temple at Sonai, the presiding deity of the temple - Sakshat Adi Shakthiswaroopini Bhaghawathi Renuka Devi came to light by Swoyambhu. Offered poojas & pranams to the deity & then visited Shani Shingnapur

At Renuka Devi Mandir

Maharashtra - ShaniShingnapur (Temple 268)

Address: Shanishingnapur, Sonai, Nevasa, Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra - 414  105

Shani Shingnapur

Shani Shingnapur 1

Shingnapur is famous for the fact that no house in the village has doors but only door frames, in the sense no theft was reported in the village. There is a very strong belief among villagers that God Shani punishes any one attempting theft.

At Shani Shingnapur 

At Shani Shingnapur

The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shani, consists of a five and a half feet high black rock installed on an open-air platform, which symbolizes the God. Other deities available in the temple are Lord Shiva and Hanuman in the form of small images. Offered our humble pranams to Lord Shani and then visited Maha Ganapathy temple at Ranjangaon

Ranjangaon - Maha Ganapathy temple (Temple 269, Ashta Vinayak temple 1)

Address: MH SH 27, Ranjangaon, Maharashtra 412209

Maha Ganapathy Mandir, Ranjangaon

At Maha Ganapathy Mandir, Ranjangaon

Maha Ganapathy temple at Ranjangaon belongs to one of the Ashta Vinayak temples, celebrating Eight instances of legends related to Lord Ganesha.

At Maha Ganapathy temple, Ranjangaon

At Maha Ganapathy temple, Ranjangaon

 The temple infrastructure was extremely good. Had a great dharshan of  Lord Ganesha, offered our pranams and then visited Shri dnyaneshwar maharaj sanjivan samadhi mandir.

Alandi - Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi Mandir (Temple 270)

Address: Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi Mandir, Alandi Devachi, Alandi, Maharashtra 412 105

At Shri dnyaneshwar maharaj sanjivan samadhi mandir

At Shri dnyaneshwar maharaj sanjivan samadhi mandir

At Shri dnyaneshwar maharaj sanjivan samadhi mandir

Shri dnyaneshwar maharaj sanjivan samadhi mandir is located at Alandi on the sacred banks of Imdrayani river. Samadhi Mandir is present under Siddeshwar (Lord Shiva) temple.

The temple was constructed in the year 1570, where saint Dnyaneshwar spent few years of his life in Alandi village. We had great divine feel at the temple. 

Most Blissful day at the temples of Ahmed Nagar & Pune !!

A Blissful day at Shirdi (Maharashtra) - 11th Sep'17

11th Sep'17:

On this day early morning around 6 A.M, myself along with my parents started from Apple Sai Residency, took an auto and reached to Dwarakamai Masjid

Shirdi - Dwarakamai Masjid (Temple 263)

Address: Dwarakamai Masjid, PO: Shirdi Tal, Rahata Dist., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 423109

Dwarakamai Masjid 1

Dwarakamai Masjid 2

Dwarakamai Masjid is located between Samadhi Mandir and Chavdi. We stood in queue for few minutes and got in to the Masjid. When we got in, the huge fireplace (Sacred Dhuni) created by Baba was first noticeable. A stone where Baba used to sit was also available for visibility.

Then, got to see wonderful dharshan of Baba. Offered our humble pranams to Baba and then visited Sree Chavdi.

 Shirdi - Shree Chavadi (Temple 264)

Address: Shree Chavadi, PO: Shirdi Tal, Rahata Dist., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 423109

Shree Chavadi

Baba's Chavadi is intimately connected to Baba's life, as he used to sleep here on alternate nights during the last decades of his life ! A Large portrait of Baba is placed here now, also it is divided in to two sections - One for Gents and the other one for Ladies. We have offered our humble pranams to Baba & sought his blessings and then visited Sri Sai Samadhi Mandir.

Shirdi - Sri Sai Samadhi Mandir (Temple 265)

Address: Sri Sai Samadhi Mandir, PO: Shirdi Tal, Rahata Dist., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 423109

Sri Sai Samadhi Mandir 

At Sri Sai Samadhi Mandir 

It was my long term desire to visit Baba's Samadhi Mandir and it got fulfilled this day. 

We have booked for 6.30 A.M VIP dharshan costs Rs.200. Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir is the place where sacred body of Baba is resting in samadhi. A beautiful Idol of Baba was placed above the samadhi. We had a great dharshan of Baba, offered our pranams to Baba's samadhi & sought his blessings. Again we went in for Free dharshan around 7.30 A.M. They have provided prasad for everyone (Dhuni + Sweet Prasad (Bhoondhi)).

We had a great peace of mind at this place & felt divinity to the core & then visited Sri Dakshan Mukhi Hanuman temple nearby.

Shirdi - Sri Dakshan Mukhi Hanuman Mandir (Temple 266)

Address: Sri Dakshan Mukhi Hanuman Mandir, PO: Shirdi Tal, Rahata Dist., Ahmednagar, Maharashtra - 423109

Infront of Dakshan Mukhi Hanuman Mandir

Sri Dakshan Mukhi Hanuman temple was a beautiful Hanuman temple located nearby Sai Samadhi Mandir with a Big idol of Lord Anchaneya. Had a wonderful dharshan of Lord Hanuman & felt Blissful.

Most Blissful day at Shirdi. Jai Sai Ram !! Jai Sai Ram !!

Pandharpur (Maharashtra) temples visit - 10th Sep'17

Myself along with my parents planned for a Holy Trip to Shirdi via Sairam Subha Yatra package. While reading the book 'Women who lived in God - series 3' written by my Guru Ajayapranaji Mathaji, got to read about the life instances of Chakkubai, and was inspired & desired to visit Vittal temple at Pandharpur. Hence asked the trip organizer to include Pandharpur to the trip.

10th Sep'17:

On this day early morning, started from Chennai around 5 A.M, reached Pune airport around 8.30 A.M, had breakfast and started to Pandharpur via Car. The first temple we got to temple was Shree Pundalik temple.

Pandharpur - Sri Pundalik temple (Temple 261)
Address: Sri Pundalik temple, Pandharpur, Maharashtra - 413304

Shree Pundalik temple - Pandharpur

Shree Pundalik temple

Shree Pundalik temple is located on the banks of the river Chandrabagha devoted to Lord Vitthal who is a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Pundarik or Pundalik is credited to have bought Lord Vithoba to Pandharpur. 

The main shrine of Pundalik temple is a five -storey building with a pyramidical gun spire, where the statue of Jaya and Vijaya flanks Lord Vitthal. The temple has got an attractive artificial peak. Offered our pranams to the deities and then visited Sri Vittal Rukmini temple.

Pandharpur - Sri Vittal Rukmini temple (Temple 262) 
Address: Sri Pundalik temple, Chouphala, Pandharpur, Maharashtra - 413304

Sri Vitthal Rukmini temple

At Sri Rukmini Vitthal Rukmini temple

Sri Vittal Rukmini temple is the most visited temple in Maharashtra. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Vithoba who is believed to be the local incarnation of Lord Krishna.

Lord Vithoba with Rukmini

The Black Idol of Lord Vithoba & Rukmini is the primary attraction of the temple. Each & Every devotee is allowed to touch the feet of Lord Vithoba. We stood in queue for around 2 hrs and touched the feet of Lord Vithoba and offered our humble prayers to him. There are separate shrines available inside the temple for Lord Vithoba and Rukmini. Legend 'Chakku Bhai' has a great connection with this temple. Had blissful time at the temple and then started to Shirdi.

Most Blissful day at Pandharpur !!

Consecration of Renovated Shrine at Sri Sarada Mutt - 20th Oct'17

20th Oct'17:

Most Blessed day of my Life !!

Early morning around 8 A.M, started to Sri Sarada Mutt after completing poojas at Home. Offered my Humble pranams to Holy Trios & participated in Bhajans going on.

Renovated Shrine

Got blessings from Ramaprana Mathaji (President of Sri Saradha Mutt, Chennai). Around 9'o clk, Guru Mathaji (Ajayapranaji Mathaji) visited the shrine and did consecration for the new renovated Shrine.

Guru Mathaji doing consecration for Renovated Shrine

Guru Mathaji doing consecration for Renovated Shrine

Guru Mathaji doing consecration for Renovated Shrine

Then, Niveditha Mathaji & 2 other Mathajis started Homem chanting the mantras of Guru Maharaj, Sharadha Maa & Swamiji. We all (devotees) chanted the mantras along with them.

Homem at Sri Saradha Mutt

Homem at Sri Saradha Mutt

Homem at Sri Saradha Mutt

After Homem, again Bhajans started. Then, Guru Mathaji (Ajayapranaji Mathaji) & Ramapranaji Mathaji blessed all the devotees. Offered pranams & got blessings from both of them. Then, Mathajis offered delicious Lunch prasad for everyone.

Holy Mother's Stature on Renovation day

Had lunch prasad and reached home. Evening, again visited Sri Sarada Mutt, Attended Arathi, got blessings from Guru Mathaji (Ajayapranaji Mathaji) & Ramapranaji Mathaji again. Swadharma pranaji Mathaji said not to cook at home, and provided dinner too. 

21st Oct'17:

On this day, visited Saradha Mutt around 10 A.M., offered my humble pranams to Holy Trios & Did Jaba. Many devotees came from Salur to get Initiation from Guru Mathaji. 

Devotees having lunch after taking Initiation

Got blessings from Guru Mathaji and reached home. Attended Satsang at Sri Saradha Seva Sangh, K.K. Nagar in the eve..

Blissful days at Sri Sarada Mutt !!

Visit to temples at Sai Baba Colony, Coimbatore - 29th June'17

29th June'17:

On this fine Thursday evening, myself along with my mom & Bhavani Chitti started via City bus and got down at Sai Baba Colony, from there we walked to Sakthi Dham temple.

Coimbatore - Sakthi Dham temple (Temple 259)
Address: Sakthi Dham temple, 319, Nesavaalar Colony, SaiBaba Colony, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641 011

Sakthi Dham temple

At Sakthi Dham temple 

Sakthi Dham temple located at Sai Baba colony is a replica of North Indian Sakthi temples. The temple architecture was too good. The Idols of the temple looks so beautiful.

Lord Hanuman at Sakthi Dham temple

Lord Ram, Laxman & Sita at Sakthi Dham temple

Radhe Krishna at Sakthi Dham temple

At Sakthi Dham temple

Sakthi Dham temple

Offered our Humble pranams to all the deities and then visited Sri Annai Aurobindo Ashram.

Coimbatore - Sri Annai Aurobindo Ashram (Temple 260)
Address: Sri Annai Aurobindo Ashram,  SaiBaba Colony, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641 011

Sri Annai Ashram

Sri Annai Aurobindo Ashram was built on the memory of Sri Annai (Mira Alfassa) & Aurobindo, the great spiritual masters. 

Sri Annai Ashram

Pushpanjali at Sri Annai Ashram

Daily Prayers & Poojas are done systematically at this Ashram. Also beautiful Pushpanjali was done during the time of our visit. It was a most Tranquil place for doing meditation.

Offered our prayers to Sri Annai & Aurobindo and then visited Naga Sai Baba temple, got blessings from Baba and attended 6 pm Arathi, felt great inner peace.

Most Blissful evening at the temples of Sai Baba Colony !!