Bengaluru

Shirdi Samadhi Mandir in Bangalore

Express News Service

The replica of Shirdi Samadhi Mandir will be built on stage in Bangalore on July 15 at Palace Grounds.

The event organised by Sai Samarth Trust, titled Sai Amrut Dhara — Vishaal Sai Bhajan Sandhya is an endeavour to provide devotees an opportunity to experience the bliss of visiting Shirdi Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir in the city.

Speaking about the event to-be-conducted, Chandrakant Jadhav, trustee of the organisation, said, “We have been planning the event for over two months now. We hope that devotees across the city will make use of the opportunity and take part in the event in large numbers to seek the blessings of Baba.”

Over 5,000 devotees are expected to take part in the event which will also serve as a platform for cultural activities.

Renowned artistes from various parts of the country will be participating at the event. Shailendra Bhartti, singer, will render Bhajans in his melodious voice.

Simultaneously, live paintings of Shirdi Sai Baba will be done in a Jugalbandi style by Navneet Agnihotri. During the event another Sai Bhajan singer, Pankaj Raj will entertain devotees with Sai bhajans.

Besides the cultural programmes, Sudheer Dalvi, the artist who acted as Sai Baba in Shirdi Ke Saibaba in 1977, will share his miraculous experiences while shooting for the film and also shed some light on Baba’s preachings and philosophy.

Another highlight of the event includes the Rangoli exhibition of Shirdi Sai Baba by Kala Sadhna, an organisation from Mumbai.

Appreciating the endeavour of the organisation, Anup Krishnan, a devotee said, “For those who have missed an opportunity of seeking blessings from Baba at Shirdi, this will provide them the right opportunity to do so.

This is a great initiative to bring all Sai Baba devotees under one platform.”

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