Ban on offering garlands in Sai Baba temple at Shirdi, to be implemented soon

Will our Hindu way of worship become extinct in the near future? 

Following terrorist threats devotees are not allowed to carry cell phones from 2007. Now ban on offering garlands is to be implemented and the dates are to be announced soon.

Countless threats have been received from the terror organisations recently that they are targeting  famous religious places like the Siddhivinayak temple, Mumbai. Offering of coconuts and garlands in this temple has been banned and police have cautioned devotees to be alert.

Shri. Shrikant Pathak, additional Superintendent of Police has now made a similar demand for putting a ban on carrying coconuts, garlands, flowers and cell phones (already banned) even in Sai Baba temple at Shirdi.

Kishore More, chief officer of the Shirdi Sai Sansthan Trust recently announced that the committee would take a  decision soon regarding banning of garlands at Shirdi Temple. This decision is due to the fact that there is a high probability of explosives being carried in the bags along with garlands. He further added that the date from which this rule will be implemented will be announced soon.

In lieu of the twin blasts recently at Disukhnagar, Hyderabad very close to the Sai Temple,  security in and around the Shirdi Sai Temple will also be beefed up.

Mumbaimirror also gives this interesting info “At present, 730 private security guards protect the 7-acre premises, funded by the Shirdi Sansthan which earned Rs 345 crore in donations last year. Fifty policemen, a sub-inspector and a bomb detection and disposal squad had also been deployed. According to a senior IPS officer, the state has sanctioned 190 constables, two sub-inspectors and one inspector for the police station. Talks are also on for the appointment of an IAS and IPS officer for the temple’s security and management.

Source

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/2/201303032013030301202837556d48212/No-garlands-inside-Shirdi-temple.html

Update on the auction news at Shirdi

Sai devotees can participate in the auction held in the Sansthan, Shirdi. The articles made of gold, silver and diamonds worth about five crore rupees are being auctioned on 18^th Oct, 1^st Nov and 8^th Nov. The details are available on their website https://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/auction10102012/index.htm

Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi

 

PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTIFIED GOLD-SILVER ITEMS & NATURAL PRECIOUS GEMS Donated to Shri Saibaba, Shirdi

 

Auction of Gold-Silver articles & natural precious Gems. i.e. Natural Diamonds, Yellow and Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Corals, Pearls etc. tested and certified by Govt. Approved Valuer as per Laboratory Standards is fixed as detailed below at Shirdi, near Samadhi Mandir, North Side Stage.  All Sai Devotees are requested to participate in the Auction. Terms, conditions and other details are available on Sansthan website

    

Sr.No.	Click for Details	Gallery	Qty.	Day	Date
1	Silver	Images	30	Thursday	18th Oct, 2012
2	Gold	Images	32	Thursday	1st Nov, 2012
3	Precious Gems	Images	52	Thursday	8th Nov, 2012

 

Time -  9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

12.45 p.m. to onwards

Venue - Near Samadhi Mandir, North Side Stage

ISRO Director visits Shirdi to thank for the success of 100th mission.

Renowned scientist S.Veeraraghavan, the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, recently, visited the Shirdi Saibaba Temple to offer his prayers at the Samadhi of Sai and to thank Shirdi Sai for the ISRO's 100th Successful mission.

The ISRO's launch vehicle 'PSLV-C21' placed in orbit two foreign satellites - French spacecraft SPOT 6 and Japanese micro satellite PROITERES - from Sriharikota, last Sunday.  This marks the 100th successful mission for ISRO.  A remarkable achievement indeed!. 

During his visit on Friday, he said, " We scientists and engineers do our best and leave the rest to God.  After the mission, I thought I should come here, take his blessings, and particularly after this very successful mission.  I should be thanking for the success". 

 

 

 

 

Shridi Saibaba ashram in Shirdi to be inaugurated soon



The Shirdi Saibaba ashram being built in Shirdi would be completed by October and President Pranab Mukherjee has been invited by both the Shirdi Sai Sansthan and the Maharashtra government, to inaugurate the new facility. 

The ashram spread over 12 acres of land is being built at an estimated cost of Indian rupees 140 crores (14 million rupees) and will have  192 big halls and 1,536 rooms which could accommodate 15,000 devotees. Chennai based K V Ramani, a Shirdi Saibaba devotee, has donated Indian rupees of 100 crores and the Shirdi Sai Sansthan has invested Indian rupees of 40 crores to complete construction of the Saibaba ashram.

Two Rudraksha Gold garlands donated to Shirdi Sai

According to Shirdi Sai Sansthan, in the first week of September a Gujarat-based family donated two gold garlands having 108 ‘Rudraksha’ beads, made of 1.156 kg gold, valued at Indian rupees 4 million during Aarti at the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. 

Golden mask studded with precious stones offered by a devotee to Shignapur Shanidev.

Nilanjanam Samaabhasam Raviputram Yamagrajam

Chaaya Maarthanda sambhutham tham namami Shanishvaram

(I bow to Lord Shanidev, who moves very slowly and is Bluish black in color, son of Lord Surya (sun) and Chayadevi and brother of Yama.)

Lord Shanidev (Hindu God of the planet Saturn), in Shignapur, Ahmednagar received a golden mask worth about 2 crores in Indian Rupees in the first week of June this year.  The devotee who wishes to remain anonymous donated the Shani Dev golden mask which is studded with precious stones.

Shani Shignapur temple is located about 35 km from Ahmednagar, and 65 km from Shirdi, in Maharashtra. There is no temple structure and the swayambhu black stone idol of Shanidev stands on a simple platform. People of this village believe that Shanidev is their protector and hence their houses do not have door-frames or locks on them.

Prayers offered to Lord Shanidev helps overcome the adverse effects of the seven and half year period popularly called the sade Sath. Lord Shani and Lord yama are said to be the sons of Lord Surya (the Sun God- Aditya). Chanting of Shani Mantra, Shani Gayathri Mantra, Shani Chalisa and Shani Kavacham is recommended along with the Aditya Hrdayam and Mrithyunjaya Mantra to overcome the ill effects.

Shani Gayathri Mantra

Om Sanaischaraya Vidhmahe

Suryapurtraaya Dhimahi

Tanno Manda prachodayat

 शनिदेव चालीसा (Shanidev Chalisa)

दोहा  (Doha)

जय गणेश गिरिजा सुवन, मंगल करण कृपाल ।

Jay Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Karan Kripaal,

दीनन के दुःख दूर करि , कीजै नाथ निहाल ॥1॥

Deenan Ke Dukh Door Kari, Kijei Naath Nihaal.

जय जय श्री शनिदेव प्रभु , सुनहु विनय महाराज ।

Jay Jay Shri Shanidev Prabhu, Sunahu Vinay Maharaaj,

करहु कृपा हे रवि तनय , राखहु जन की लाज ॥2॥

Karahu Kripa He Ravi Tanay, Raakhahu Jan Ki Laaj.

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 जयति जयति शनिदेव दयाला । करत सदा भक्तन प्रतिपाला ॥

Jayati Jayati Shanidev Dayaala, Karat Sada Bhaktan Pratipaala.

चारि भुजा, तनु श्याम विराजै । माथे रतन मुकुट छवि छाजै ॥

Chaari Bhuja, Tanu Shyaam Virajei, Maathe Ratan Mukut Chhavi Chhajei.

परम विशाल मनोहर भाला । टेढ़ी दृष्टि भृकुटि विकराला ॥

Param Vishaal Manohar Bhaala, Tedhi Drishti Bhrakuti Vikaraala.

कुण्डल श्रवन चमाचम चमके । हिये माल मुक्तन मणि दमकै ॥

Kundal Shravan Chamaacham Chamake, Hiye Maal Muktan Mani Damakei.

कर में गदा त्रिशूल कुठारा । पल बिच करैं अरिहिं संहारा ॥

Kar Me Gadaa Trishul Kuthara, Pal Biich Karei Arihi Sanhaara.Pingal,

पिंगल, कृष्णो, छाया, नन्दन । यम, कोणस्थ, रौद्र, दुःख भंजन ॥

Krishno, Chhaaya, Nandan, Yam, Konasth, Raudra, Dukh Bhanjan.Sauri,

 सौरी, मन्द शनी दश नामा । भानु पुत्र पूजहिं सब कामा ॥

Mand Shani, Dash Naama, Bhaanu Putra Pujahi Sab Kaama.

जापर प्रभु प्रसन्न हवैं जाहीं । रंकहुं राव करैं क्षण माहीं ॥

Jaapar Prabhu Prasann Havei Jaahi, Rankahu Raav Karei Kshan Maahi.

पर्वतहू तृण होइ निहारत । तृणहू को पर्वत करि डारत ॥

Parvatahu Trin Hoi Nihaarat, Trinahu Ko Parvat Kari Daarat.

राज मिलत वन रामहिं दीन्हयो । कैकेइहुँ की मति हरि लीन्हयो ॥

Raaj Milat Van Raamahi Dinhayo, Kaikeihu Ki Mati Hari Linhayo.

वनहुं में मृग कपट दिखाई । मातु जानकी गई चुराई ॥

Vanahu Me Mrig Kapat Dikhaai, Maatu Jaanaki Gai Churaai.

लषणहिं शक्ति विकल करिडारा । मचिगा दल में हाहाकारा ॥

Lashanahi Shakti Vikal Karidaara, Machiga Dal Me Haahaakaara.

रावण की गति-मति बौराई । रामचन्द्र सों बैर बढ़ाई ॥

Raavan Ki Gati-Mati Bauraai, Ramachandra So Bair Badhaai.

दियो कीट करि कंचन लंका । बजि बजरंग बीर की डंका ॥

Diyo Keet Kari Kanchan Lanka, Baji Bajarang Bir Ki Danka.

नृप विक्रम पर तुहि पगु धारा । चित्र मयूर निगलि गै हारा ॥

Nrip Vikram Par Tuhi Pagu Dhaara, Chitra Mayoor Nigali Gai Haara.

हार नौलखा लाग्यो चोरी । हाथ पैर डरवायो तोरी ॥

Haar Naulakha Laagyo Chori, Haath Pair Daravaayo Tori.

भारी दशा निकृष्ट दिखायो । तेलहिं घर कोल्हू चलवायो ॥

Bhaari Dasha Nikrasht Dikhaayo, Telahi Ghar Kolhu Chalvaayo.

विनय राग दीपक महँ कीन्हयों । तब प्रसन्न प्रभु ह्वै सुख दीन्हयों ॥

Vinay Raag Dipak Mah Kinhayo, Tab Prasann Prabhu Hvei Sukh Dinhayo.

हरिश्चन्द्र नृप नारि बिकानी । आपहुं भरे डोम घर पानी ॥

Harishchandra Nrip Naari Bikaani, Aapahu Bhare Dom Ghar Paani.

तैसे नल पर दशा सिरानी । भूंजी-मीन कूद गई पानी ॥

 Taise Nal Par Dasha Siraani, Bhunji-Meen Kud Gai Paani.

 श्री शंकरहिं गह्यो जब जाई । पारवती को सती कराई ॥

 Shri Shankarahi Gahyo Jab Jaai, Paaravati Ko Sati Karaai.

तनिक विकलोकत ही करि रीसा । नभ उड़ि गतो गौरिसुत सीसा ॥

Tanik Vikalokat Hi Kari Reesa, Nabh Udi Gayo Gaurisut Seesa.

पाण्डव पर भै दशा तुम्हारी । बची द्रोपदी होति उधारी ॥

Paandav Par Bhai Dasha Tumhaari, Bachi Dropadi Hoti Ughaari.

कौरव के भी गति मति मारयो । युद्ध महाभारत करि डारयो ॥

Kaurav Ke Bhi Gati Mati Maarayo, Yuddh Mahabharat Kari Darayo.

 रवि कहँ मुख महँ धरि तत्काला । लेकर कूदि परयो पाताला ॥

Ravi Kah Mukh Mah Dhari Tatkaala, Lekar Kudi Parayo Paataala.

शेष देव-लखि विनती लाई । रवि को मुख ते दियो छुड़ाई ॥

Shesh Dev-Lakhi Vinati Laai, Ravi Ko Mukh Te Diyo Chhudaai.

वाहन प्रभु के सात सुजाना । जग दिग्गज गर्दभ मृग स्वाना ॥

Vaahan Prabhu Ke Saat Sujaana, Jag Diggaj Gardabh Mrig Svaana.

जम्बुक सिह आदि नख धारी । सो फल ज्योतिष कहत पुकारी ॥

Jambuk Sinh Aadi Nakh Dhaari, So Phal Jyotish Kahat Pukaari.

गज वाहन लक्ष्मी गृह आवैं । हय ते सुख सम्पत्ति उपजावै ॥

Gaj Vaahan Lakshmi Grih Aavei, Hay Te Sukh Sampatti Upajaavei.

 गर्दभ हानि करै बहु काजा । सिह सिद्ध्कर राज समाजा ॥

Gardabh Haani Karei Bahu Kaaja, Singh Siddhakar Raaj Samaaja.

जम्बुक बुद्धि नष्ट कर डारै । मृग दे कष्ट प्राण संहारै ॥

Jambuk Buddhi Nasht Kar Daarei, Mrig De Kasht Praan Sanhaarei.

जब आवहिं स्वान सवारी । चोरी आदि होय डर भारी ॥

Jab Aavahi Svaan Savaari, Chori Aadi Hoy Dar Bhaari.

 तैसहि चारि चरण यह नामा । स्वर्ण लौह चाँदी अरु तामा ॥

Taisahi Chaari Charan Yah Naama, Svarn Lauh Chaandi Aru Taama.

लौह चरण पर जब प्रभु आवैं । धन जन सम्पत्ति नष्ट करावैं ॥

Lauh Charan Par Jab Prabhu Aavei, Dhan Jan Sampatti Nasht Karaavei.

समता ताम्र रजत शुभकारी । स्वर्ण सर्वसुख मंगल भारी ॥

Samta Taamra Rajat Shubhakaari, Svarn Sarvasukh Mangal Bhaari.

जो यह शनि चरित्र नित गावै । कबहुं न दशा निकृष्ट सतावै ॥

Jo Yah Shani Charitra Nit Gaavei, Kabahu Na Dasha Nikrisht Sataavei.

अद्भुत नाथ दिखावैं लीला । करैं शत्रु के नशि बलि ढीला ॥

Adbhut Naath Dikhaavei Leela, Karei Shatru Ke Nashi Bali Dhila.

जो पण्डित सुयोग्य बुलवाई । विधिवत शनि ग्रह शांति कराई ॥

Jo Pandit Suyogya Bulavaai, Vidhivat Shani Grah Shaanti Karaai.

पीपल जल शनि दिवस चढ़ावत । दीप दान दै बहु सुख पावत ॥

Peepal Jal Shani Divas Chadhaavat, Deep Daan Dei Bahu Sukh

कहत राम सुन्दर प्रभु दासा । शनि सुमिरत सुख होत प्रकाशा ॥

Kahat Ram Sundar Prabhu Daasa, Shani Sumirat Sukh Hot Prakaasha.

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॥ दोहा ॥

(Doha)

पाठ शनिश्चर देव को, की हों 'भक्त' तैयार ।

Path Shanishchar Dev Ko, Ki Ho Bhakt Taiyaar,

करत पाठ चालीस दिन, हो भवसागर पार ॥

Karat Path Chalis Din, Ho Bhavasaagar Paar.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shani_Shingnapur

http://www.prophet666.com/2009/11/shani-chalisa-hindi-english.html#ixzz1xyZpbqQv