Sai Baba Sayings

01

No harm shall befall him who sets his foot on the soil of Shirdi.

02

He who comes to My Samadhi, his sorrow and suffering shall cease.

03

Though I be no more in flesh and blood, I shall ever protect My devotees.

04

Trust in Me and your prayer shall be answered.

05

Know that My Spirit is immortal. Know this for yourself.

06

Show unto Me he who sought refuge and been turned away.

07

In whatever faith men worship Me, even so do I render to them.

08

Not in vain is My Promise that I shall ever lighten your burden.

09

Knock, and the door shall open. Ask and ye shall be granted.

10

To him who surrenders unto Me totally I shall be ever indebted.

11

Blessed is he who has become one with Me.


 

'Temple parking is now available on Thursdays and on special event days, in the church lot at the corner of Whittier Blvd and 4th Street.'

Daily Arati Timings starting March 15th 2009

8:30 am - Kakad Arati
9:00 - 9:40 am - Baba Abhishekam/Archana
12:00 pm - Madhyana Arati
6:30 pm - Dhoop Arati
8:30 pm - Shej Arati


GURUSTHAN
  • Devotees can take part in Milk Abhishek to Lord Shiva starting from November 10, 2008, at the Sponsorship cost of $11.00.
  • Daily morning Abhishek at 10 am.Every Monday evening Abhishek at 7 pm.
  • Milk offering is welcome.

All Baba devotees can now participate in EVERY THURSDAY'S ANNA DAAN by doing the following-
  • Sponsor by paying $151 to feed 100 people
  • Sponsoring groceries
  • Sponsor paper products, such as plates, cups and spoons
  • Contribute any amount in the ANNA DAAN box in the temple

Temple expansion projects.

  • A permanent Tent measuring 40 feet wide, 50 feet long and 13 feet high was constructed.

  • Block wall on all sides excepting North side was constructed.

  • New sliding gate with remote control motorized gate was added.

  • Drinking water fountain was installed.

  • New carpet in the temple was installed.

  • Marble tiles in the temple were installed.

  • Steel Bars were installed around Baba for protection of statue.

  • New third Airconditioning unit was installed.

  • New display cabinet for gift items was installed.

  • Library was started for Baba's books.

  • Large screen Television was installed.

  • Annadanam is being done on Thursday evenings.

Sponsors are needed to complete the remaining projects like

* Gurusthan

* Dhuni

* Planting the Neem tree

* Golden umbrella for Baba

* Silver seat and decor for Baba


Annadanam sponsors may also donate groceries like rice, dal, oil, etc etc for cooking the prasadam on Thursdays.


News & Events

Durgashamti celebrations: Monday 06th Oct 2008

"Yaa devi Sakthi rupena Samsthitha, Namasthasyay, Namasthasyay, Namasthasyay, Namo Namaha"

Goddess Durga is worshipped in all her innumerable forms. Durgashtami is the eight day of the Navaratri celebration when Goddess Durga is invoked. The day was celebrated with great devotion in the Sri Shirdi Sai Sansthan. Apart from the regular poojas – Kakada Aarathi, Ganesh Puja, Abhishekham, Archana, Dhoop Aarathi and Shej Aarathi, Goddess Durga is worshipped by performing special havans. The divine mother is worshipped in her different manifestations namely Durga, Saraswathi, Kali, etc. Durga Pooja, Durga Gayathri Havan, Lakshmi Gayathri Havan and Saraswati Havan were performed. Devotees believe that the Havans performed give them health, courage and curtail the evil on them. All the devotees were given teertha Prasad and maha Prasad.

Vijaya Dasami and Baba Mahasamadhi celebration: Thursday 09th Oct, 2008

On the sacred day of Vijayadasami ninety six years back Sri Sai Baba attained His infinite aspect casting off His mortal coils.
For over sixty years during his life time He ceaselessly strove to alleviate the miseries and suffering of his fellowmen and brought comfort and joy to innumerable devotees. Today he is even more active in giving experiences to those who seek his grace with devotion and earnestness. The day of his Mahasamadhi and Vijaya Dasami was celebrated with great devotion and compassion. The great Laksha Tulasi Archana was performed. One Lakh twigs of Tulasi leaves were showered on Baba with respect and spiritual honor by 108 married women. Tulasi is believed to be Lakshmi pradanam, an epitome of Goddess Lakshmi. A beautiful Deepa Mala, garland of lamps was lit to commemorate Baba’s 90th anniversary. Lucky are the eyes who watched this beautiful event. The 15 minute non stop Om karam chanted by devotees added fragrance to the event. Lights were turned off during the event and all the devotees were mesmerized by the magic around them, the magic that can be only created by the Eternal Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. Commendable things to note include, 3000 devotees attending the occasion to seek Baba’s blessings, Tagore Ji, the temple priest making the event an unforgettable one, and the ever active Sai cult making the event a grand success.