Events
Prayers and celebrations are an integral part of lives. They bring us closer to our loved ones help us express gratitude for all the blessings we have. Whether it's a religious ceremony or a personal milestone, these moments are worth cherishing and celebrating.
All the special events and prayers are listed in this page for the devotees' view
Monthly Events
Vilakku Pooja
Every month on the day of Full Moon, a Lamp Pooja is conducted in the evening in Baba's presence at his sanctum. Additionally, women participating in the Thiruvilakku Pooja are offered vastra danam (gift of clothing). Those who wish to contribute to the vastra danam are welcome to offer their support as they are able.
Palanquin Service
To commemorate Baba's palanquin procession in Shirdi, after the Pournami lamp pooja is done here, Palakku Seva is performed grandly.
Due to their love for Baba, some devotees eagerly carry the Sai Palak on their shoulders, while some pull the Sai Rath, some sprinkle flowers, some carry torches, and chant the name of Baba while walking around the temple premises thrice. This palanquin service really gives goosebumps to everyone.
Yearly Events
New Year
January 1st
Start every year with the blessing of Sri Sai Baba
Varushabishekam
January
To commomorate the opening of the temple, varushabishekam is celebrated every year
Tamil New Year
April 14
Sai Baba is decorated with fruits and vegetables in belief that this special decoration will help cherish the country's farms
Sri Rama Navami
April
Ramanavami in Sai Baba temples celebrates Lord Rama's birthday with special prayers, rituals, and devotional activities. The temple is decorated, and devotees participate in recitations, singing, and offering prasad. The festival highlights devotion and aligns with Sai Baba's teachings of righteousness and spirituality.
Guru Poornima
July
On this auspicious day we express our gratitude to our spiritual guru, Sri Sai Baba. Kanakabishekam is done and the coins are given back to the devotees as these coins are said to birng prosperity to the peoples home.
Vijayadashami
October
Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi, observed on October 15th, honors the day of Sai Baba's passing. It commemorates Sai Baba's departure from his physical form and is a time for devotees to honor his life, teachings, and divine presence through special prayers, offerings, and devotional activities.
Aippasi Fullmoon
October/November
During the full moon day in the tamil month of Aippasi, annaabishekam is done to Sai Baba and butter is offered. The offered butter is then given to devotees as prasad and consuming this butter is said to solve stomach related health issues and the problems of the families which are not blessed with a baby.