The first clay model of Baba's idol was beautifully made and several bhakts who had seen and met the Lord in person were called to see it. However, there was only one black and white picture of Sai Baba for reference and to form the idol from it was next to impossible.

They wanted the three selected men to first create a clay-idol of the lord after which whoever makes the best one would be given the task to create a rock idol of the lord. Therefore, three best sculptors were called for the task. The authorities of the sansthan wanted a life-like murti of the lord to be made.

It's said that because of the huge number of people coming to get a glimpse of the lord, Shirdi Sai Sansthan decided to place an idol of Baba instead of a picture.

Much before the murti sthapana took place, a picture of Sai Baba was placed in the temple and devotees would come take his blessings. After 36 years from the day he took to the heavenly abode, Baba's murti or idol was placed near his samadhi. Shirdi Sai took samadhi on October 15, 1918. People seek his blessings and believe that hurdles vanish if you pray to the lord with utmost devotion and faith. Miracles, Mysteries behind Shirdi Sai Baba idol:īaba is seen as a guru, spiritual saint, fakir or even satguru by devotees. But little do people know about the story behind beautifully carved Sai Baba idol seated at the famous temple. There are several mysteries, miracles and legends associated with Baba and how he came to Shirdi. It's a 3-day affair which begins on Guru Purnima and people from across the world visit Shirdi Temple to seek the blessings of the Lord. In Shirdi, Sai Baba's revered temple, the day calls for huge celebrations. The day is celebrated at various temples where devotees offer their prayers to the lord they see as their eternal Guru. It is the day to pay respect and show gratitude to all our gurus (teachers/mentors/guides) in life. A guru can either be a human who has helped you evolve as a better person or even a spiritual being whose path takes you towards enlightenment. This level also has the grinding stone and the wooden vessel called Kolamba in which Baba used to keep the Bhiksha brought from the village.New Delhi: The nation is gripped by the festive fervour of Guru Purnima which is celebrated with much gusto every year. The main attraction of this place is the oil painting of Shri Sai Baba sitting in a carved wooden shrine. The second level of Dwarkamai has a square stool made of stone, which Baba used for taking a bath. Just in front of the room where the chariot is kept is a small temple.Ī saffron flag flies over it. One contains the chariot and the second a palkhi. The first level of Dwarkamai has a portrait of Baba and a big stone on which Baba used to sit. Before Baba's arrival in Shridhi, Dwarkamai was an old mosque in a dilapidated condition.īaba turned it into Dwarkamai and proved that God is one. Here god sai baba solved problems of the people, cured their sickness and worries. Dwarkamai is situated on the right of the entrance of Samadhi Mandir. Lord Sai baba stayed at Dwarkamai till the very end of his life. Shri Sai Baba came to Shirdi with a marriage procession.

Sai baba shirdi picture