Salagrama Stones.

Aum Sai Ram.

Salagrama.

Why are these stones called Salagrama?
How to Identify the divine Salagrama?
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That is due to a story in the Varaha Purana 144 -145, which says that once there was a sage by the name Shalankayana, who was performing austerities and devotional meditation in many holy places with the view to gain a great devotee of Lord Vihsnu as his son.

He visited the sacred tirtha (holy place) of Muktinatha in present day Northern Nepal, high in the Himalayas, and took his bath in the icy waters of the Kali Gantaki at the back of Annapurna mountain.

Extremely tired from his climb in the high altitude, he finally took rest under a sala tree. The geographic location of the Annapurna (Shaligram Tirtha) region.

Fast asleep on the eastern side of the tree, he didn't notice that the Lord Krishna had come and stood before him. Then by the Lord's mercy the sage awoke and saw his Lord standing there and immediately propitiated him with melodious Vedic mantras.

The Lord then fulfilled the desire of the sage and gave him a son on the spot, and being pleased with his devotional attitude, gave another boon.

Krishna informed that from that day (the dwadasi in the sukla paksa of the month of Vaisaka) He would eternally stay on the area of that mountain in the form of the Salagrama stone.

Actually there was no sala tree there at that time - it was a special self-manifesting mercy incarnation of the Lord appearing for His devotee.

So in the same way, the Lord continued to tell the sage that in the self-manifesting form of the Salagrama - Shila He will reside there, and the devotees can take Him in this form and worship Him, and He will reciprocate their love in that way.

This is confirmed in the Mahabharata (Vana Parva Ch 84, 123-125), where it is said the name Salagram is given to Lord Vishnu who resides in the Salagrama at the Salagram Tirtha.
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How to Identify the divine Salagrama?

The details to be examined are the shape and the colour of the stone, the number and location of chakra-marks, the type of filaments that are present in the crevices and fissures and the deity-identity.

Of the large number of deity - specific salagrama - stones, three are held especially sacred: Vishnu - salagrama (identified by the chakra in the shape of a garland, and by the marks of conch, mace and lotus), Lakshmi - Narasimha - salagrama (having two chakras on the left side of the opening or vadana, and dots and specks all over the body), Matsya - Murti - salagrama (fish shaped flat stone with a single opening and two chakras, one of them inside the opening and the other outside; having dots and specks on the body resembling a foot-print).

A salagrama with no openings but having two chakras on the surface is usually considered ferocious (ugra), and is either avoided or worshipped especially elaborately.

The Matsya Murti salagrama is particularly recommended when it has a chakra on the tail portion (viz. Rear).

Authorities like Vrddha - Gautama indicate that brahmanas may worship five Salagramas, kshatriyas eight, vaishyas seven and shudras seven; for ascetics four Salagramas are suggested.

Sai Experiences of RAO SAHEB V. P. IYER as Naratted by Mrs. Hirabai Iyer.

Aum Sai Ram.

In Shirdi, near the temple of Sri Sai Baba is the Lendi garden. There are a few Samadhis to the right side of the entrance of the garden and one of them is of Rao Saheb V. P. Iyer.

He was my husband. He breathed his last at Lakshmiwadi which is four and a half miles from Shirdi - Kopargaon Road. I was at Lucknow at that time when I got a telegram informing me about his death. I wished to see the place where he had passed away and I went there.

The children and I reached the place four days after his death. When the people of Shirdi knew that I had come to Lakshmiwadi, many came to console me and talked about my husband.
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Mr. V. P. lyer was a Sugar Technologist. He worked at various sugar factories. I had settled in Lucknow for the sake of the education of my children. When the contract for his work was over, my husband would come and stay at Lucknow till he again got a contract for a job in another sugar factory.
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For the 1943-44 sugar seasons, he did not have a job and so he was at Lucknow. He was not worried about it for he had absolute faith in Baba. He said that why should he worry, for Baba will do what is best for him.

He was happy that he had more time now to pray to Sai Baba. Before having his meals he would offer the food to his beloved Baba.

He would have all the various dishes served in the Thali, even raw onions and salad and offer the food to Baba. He would sit with eyes closed for a few minutes and then start eating. When someone told him not to offer raw onions, he replied that Baba would like it because it was a side dish for the poor.
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He had sent applications for a job and he got one in November 1944. He got a contract to work in the Lakshmiwadi Sugar Mills, at Lakshmiwadi near Kopargaon. When he saw the letter he said "Baba's grace is great and he has called me near him".

He went to Lakshmiwadi and joined duty. He was happy for, now he could go to Shirdi whenever he got time. He often went in the evenings and returned late at night.

As he stood in prayer at Baba's Samadhi he forgot everything. Many a time people there reminded him that he should go home as it was getting late. With great reluctance he would leave the Mandir and return home. His only wish seemed to be near Baba all the time.
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His desire to be with Baba was so great that he wrote in the letters to me that he wanted to stay at Shirdi and not leave the place.

When his friends there heard this they advised him against it. They told him that he cannot think of such a thing. He must work and provide for the family till the children are grown up and able to look after themselves.

His only reply was that he did not want to leave Baba and go, and that he wanted only to stay at Shirdi. In May 1945 the season was over and his work there was finished.

Mr. Iyer wrote a report and submitted it to the factory management on the 26th of May, and thought of leaving Kopargaon on the 27th of May for Lucknow.

Two of my sons had gone to Lakshmiwadi to spend a part of the summer vacation with their father. So they were there during his last days.
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On the evening of the 26th, he went to Shirdi to have the darshan of Baba. The Mandir was not as it is today. It was small. Only the Samadhi of Sai Baba was there and there was no statue.

He stood near a pillar in front of the Samadhi with his eyes closed. Sometimes tears would come from his eyes and he was not conscious of his surroundings. Some persons tried to talk to him but he did not respond.

At about 9 pm. he came out of the trance. With great reluctance he left the Mandir to return home.
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Since he was leaving Shirdi, he said good-bye to the many persons whom he knew. He felt no difference whether they were rich or poor.

All were the same to him. When he said goodbye, tears were shed on either side. He reached home at about 11 pm. and after dinner went to bed.

At about 2 am. he woke his sons and said that he was ill. The neighbor was informed and he called the doctor The doctor came and diagnosed it as cholera and gave medicine.

By morning he had become very weak. By noon he was only half conscious. He was lying quietly with eyes closed. At times he would open his eyes and look at Baba's photo which was on the opposite wall.

He was oblivious of his surroundings except for Baba At about 4.30 pm. he opened his eyes and beckoned to the person standing near him.

When that person went to him and asked him what he wanted, he made a sign that he wanted the picture of Sai Baba. It was removed from the wall and brought to him. He opened his arms and with his eyes indicated that the picture should be put on his chest. He then embraced Baba and said "Baba, Sai Baba, Baba" and smiling, breathed his last.
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When the people heard of the death of Mr. Iyer, they were shocked and grieved, for the night before he was well and now no more.

Large number of people came from Shirdi walking, not minding the distance and the time for they all loved him. He was cremated late at night.

The people of Shirdi approached the Samsthan and requested that a Samadhi be built of Mr. Iyer and they agreed. His ashes were buried and the Samadhi was built and the name and date were engraved on it.

Baba heard the prayer of his Bhakta and fulfilled the wish and kept the loving Bhakta near him forever. Baba has looked after me and my six children.

They are all educated and well placed. All are married and have children and are devotees of Sai Baba. I submit to His will and have had no fear for I have complete faith in Sai Baba.
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SHRI SAI LEELA (Official Organ of Shirdi Sansthan )

FEBRUARY 1976

Mrs. Hirabai lyer C/o Dr. S. N. lyer. 13, Palm Court, 152, M. Karve Marg, Bombay, 400020

Shirdi Saibaba: Doctered Doctor

Aum Sai Ram.

Doctor Rustomji, a Homeopath was once engaged in Homeopathic medicines in a homeopathy dispensary at Shirdi. He was due Rs. 300/- to party in Bombay. The doctor made a cheque for that amount and passed it on to his friend telling him that he would cash it when he liked. On returning home however, the doctor found much to his dismay that his pass book showed that he had not that much balance in his account. He thought what his friend would think about him if his cheque was dishonoured.
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The doctor pleaded with Sai Baba with implicit faith to get him out of this trouble. After some days a casual acquaintance called on him and asked him if he would keep a small packet for him which he would come and claim after three months. The doctor was surprised at this unusual request and asked the man what the packet contained? "It contained a sum of Rs. 300/- was the amazing reply.”

"Do you mind if I use the money" asked the doctor promptly. The gentleman said he did not mind what the doctor did, so long as the money was returned to him when he came to claim it after 3 months. The doctor rushed to the bank and after ascertaining that his cheque had not yet been presented, he paid the amount in his account and felt relief. His honour was saved.
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3 months passed, the man who had given Rs.300/- had not turned up. After 6 months, the doctor suddenly saw the gentleman on the road side. He suddenly went out to him and after greetings were exchanged, the doctor said to him "why did you not claimed your money all these months?" But the man said that he had not given any money to the Doctor.

Thinking that he was joking tried to press the packet of notes into his hands. But the gentleman vehemently denied having visited Shirdi or even given the doctor any money at all!
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The doctor was then spell bound and became known that this was the extraordinary sport of the Divine Incarnate Shri Sai Baba !!!

Report on 9th, 10th & 11th Week - Special Sri Sai Baba & Saraswati Puja for All Children/Students attending Final Exams in 2016.

Aum Sai Ram.

Well & Wish to hear the same from you. It is been a long time writing to you all. First & Foremost a Very Happy Fun Filled, God Blessed, Healthy, Prosperous & Successful New Year 2016.

It all started in 2008 when i started Performing the Puja for Couple of Distressed Children who were going to write their Annual Final Exams & i wanted to give them Mother's & Guru's Blessing to perform well & Score the Best.

I've been Performing Special Sri Sai Baba & Saraswati Samuhika Puja for All the Students who are going to face different exams in the coming months of February, March, April & May. This is the 9th Year that i'm performing this puja to benefit Sai's Children attending their exams.

This Year I'll be performing 11 Thursday Special Puja starting from 11th Feb 2016 till 21st April 2016 comprising of Sheerabishekam & Panchamrutha Abhishekam to Sri Sai Baba.

Sri Sai Baba Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Dattatreya Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Durga Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Saraswati Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Lakshmi Ashtothara Shata Namavali & 108 Pradakshina to Shirdi Sai Baba at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. 

Offering Dry Coconut, Nava Graha Dhanya (9 Grains) & Ghee to Dhuni & also performing Dhuni Puja.

The 1st Puja has been planned to be commenced with the Blessings of Mother Padmavati at My Home at My Hometown Tumkuru, Karnataka, 70kms from Bengaluru.

This time too, I'll be performing 71 days (11th Feb 2016 till 21st April 2016) Daily Puja to Sai Baba by performing Sankalpam, Archana to Sri Sai Baba & Kumkum Archana to Durga, Saraswati, Lakshmi. Homam will be performed on the final day of the Event.

Dates of Puja:
01: 11th Febraury 2016.

02: 18th Febraury 2016.
03: 25th Febraury 2016

04: 03rd March 2016.
05: 10th March 2016.
06: 17th March 2016.
07: 24th March 2016.
08: 31st March 2016.

09: 07th April 2016
10: 14th April 2016 &
11: 21st April 2016.

Weekly Summary of Puja Performed along with Charity Event:

09: 07th Apr 2016: I successfully completed the 57th Day, 9th Thursday Special Sai Baba & Saraswathi Puja with the Blessings of Mother Padmavathi at My Home in Home Town Tumkur. I Had Returned back from Shirdi Hyderabad Pilgrimage Trip on 5th April 2016.

A total of 275+ Students had enrolled till Today on the 9th Week Sai Baba Puja & the Puja was a Grand Success.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event, Sheerabishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's Marble statue was performed followed by Panchamrutham Abhishekam consisting of Cow Milk, Cow Curds, Cow Ghee, Honey, Sugar, Fruits to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.

Later Baba’s Statue was Cleaned & Alankar was Performed. After the Alankar, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya & Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy/ Navagraha Guru's Ashtothara Shatanamavali was performed. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti were performed to Sai Baba.

Later Punar prathistha & Punar Sankalpam was performed & Ashtotharam to Sri Durga, Sri Saraswathi & Sri Rajarajeswari were performed to Give Good Health, Good Education/Concentration & Instant Success.

I visited Sri Sai Baba temple at Jayanagar East, Tumkur to Perform Dhuni Puja. As the Temple was very Crowded visited the Sri Dattatreya Temple at Jayanagar to perform the 108 Pradakshinas. While Performing Pradakshina, I Prayed for all the Children, their family, friends & relatives for Good Health, Education, Peace, Success & Prosperity.

This Way, 9th Week & Day # 57, Sai Baba Puja got Completed with Sankalpams for 275+ Students.

10: 14th Apr 2016: I successfully completed the 64th Day, 10th Thursday Special Sai Baba & Saraswathi Puja with the Blessings of Mother Padmavathi at My Home in Home Town Tumkur. It was Vishu Punya Kalam/ Tamil New on 14th Apr 2016.

A total of 275+ Students had enrolled till Today on the 10th Week Sai Baba Puja & the Puja was a Grand Success.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event, Sheerabishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's Marble statue was performed followed by Panchamrutham Abhishekam consisting of Cow Milk, Cow Curds, Cow Ghee, Honey, Sugar, Fruits to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.

Later Baba’s Statue was Cleaned & Alankar was Performed. After the Alankar, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya & Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy/ Navagraha Guru's Ashtothara Shatanamavali was performed. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti were performed to Sai Baba.

Later Punar prathistha & Punar Sankalpam was performed & Ashtotharam to Sri Durga, Sri Saraswathi & Sri Rajarajeswari were performed to Give Good Health, Good Education/Concentration & Instant Success.

I visited Sri Sai Baba temple at Jayanagar East, Tumkur to Perform Dhuni Puja. As the Temple was very Crowded visited the Sri Dattatreya Temple at Jayanagar to perform the 108 Pradakshinas. While Performing Pradakshina, I Prayed for all the Children, their family, friends & relatives for Good Health, Education, Peace, Success & Prosperity.

This Way, 10th Week & Day # 64, Sai Baba Puja got Completed with Sankalpams for 275+ Students.


11: 21st Apr 2016: I successfully completed the 71st Day/Last Day, 11th & Last Thursday Special Sai Baba & Saraswathi Puja with the Blessings of Mother Padmavathi at Shirdi.


A total of 275+ Students had enrolled till Today on the 11th Week Sai Baba Puja & the Puja was a Grand Success.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Kubera, Lakshmi, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi of the Family Members, I read the Names & Details that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event, Sheerabishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's Marble statue was performed followed by Panchamrutham Abhishekam consisting of Cow Milk, Cow Curds, Cow Ghee, Honey, Sugar, Fruits to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.

Later Baba’s Statue was Cleaned & Alankar was Performed. After the Alankar, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya & Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy/ Navagraha Guru's Ashtothara Shatanamavali was performed. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti were performed to Sai Baba.

Later Punar prathistha & Punar Sankalpam was performed & Ashtotharam to Sri Durga, Sri Saraswathi & Sri Rajarajeswari were performed to Give Good Health, Good Education/Concentration & Instant Success.

I visited Sri Sai Baba temple at Amarjyothi Layout, Tumkur to Perform Dhuni Puja. I performed the 108 Pradakshinas at this Temple Peacefully. While Performing Pradakshina, I Prayed for all the Children, their family, friends & relatives for Good Health, Education, Peace, Success & Prosperity.

This Way, 11th Week & Day # 71, Sai Baba Puja got Completed with Sankalpams for 275+ Students.

Parents & guardians can also send the Names of the Children along with the other Details Like Standard in which the Student is studying, Place, State, Gothra, Nakshatra & Rashi & puja will be performed on their Names.

Those interested in sending the details can pls send the same to my mail id: saiinc@ymail.com

Those of you Interested in making any contribution to this puja can deposit their contributions by NEFT or Cash Deposit to below given Bank Accounts or also contact me at my mail id: saiinc@ymail.com for more info. Those who have donated the funds may mail us about the same to add your names under the List of Contributors.

It has been found out from previous years that some Sai Devotees volunteer to make some contribution ,but the contribution never appears. So People who have promised to make the contributions are requested to Complete the same voluntarily.

Bank Details:
Name: RAGHAV N

1. Corporation Bank, Tumkur Main Branch
    IFSC CODE: CORP0000079
    ACCOUNT NO: 007900101017063

2. Canara Bank, Tumkur Main Branch
    IFSC CODE: CNRB0000522 
    ACCOUNT NO: 0522101061052

List of Contributors
1. Mr. Krishna Shankar, V A S Trust, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
             197. Abhinand, 2nd yr MA, IIT, Chennai
             198. Ananth, 11th Std + Foot Ball Practice, Germany
             199. Vishwajith, 2nd Grade, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
             200. Varenya, Kinder Garden, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

2. Mrs. Chandrika Gummaluri, New Jersey, USA. --
            139. Chandrika Gummaluri, New Jersey, USA
            140. Sravya Gummaluri, Philadelphia, USA
            141. Revati Gummaluri, New Jersey, USA

3. Mrs. Santisudha Yadlapalli, Omaha, USA. --
            103. Kranthi, Omaha, USA
            104. Keerthi, Omaha, USA

4. Mrs. K G Padma Nayar, Kerala. --
            207. Pranav Bhatnagar, USA

5. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bhuptani, Mumbai. --
            73. Bhavik Bhuptani, Mumbai
            74. Vrushali Bhuptani, Mumbai

6. Mr. Satyajit Mohanty, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. --
            72. Swanay Mohanty, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

7. Anonymous – Santacruz, Mumbai --
            Anonymous – Santacruz, Mumbai

8. Mrs. Prasanna Kumari Lakshmi, Hyderabad. --
            42. T. K. S. Sai Lakshmi Sameera, Bangalore
            43. G.H.L.Supriya, Bangalore

9. Mrs. Minie Advani, Mumbai. --
            75. Prerna R Advani, Pune
            76. Jaideep R Advani, USA

I Thank all those families, who have supported this cause & made genuine contributions towards the Puja to benefit all the students. Thanks once again for your support.

With the Contributions generated, We are donating Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Eraser, Pencil Sharpner & Geometry Box for 500 + children attending exams in Govt schools with Poor Back ground in this year 2016. 

We are also making contributions to Old Age Homes, Orphanages, Mentally Retarted Childrens homes, Leprosy Camps. So Please donate generously.

Serial No Student Name Class Place/Country

01. Ashwath, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
02. Aishwarya, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
03. Samriddhi S, 4th Grade, Arcadia, California, USA
04. Sadhana S, 1st Std, Chennai, India
05. Bhavika K, 10th Std, Tumkur, India

06. Parnika K, 4th Std, Tumkur, India
07. Thanmay Shree, 2nd Std, Bangalore, India
08. Sai Vahini, 3rd BA, LLB, Visakhapatnam, India
09. Vaishnavi, 12th Std, Mumbai, India
10. Sai Krishna, 2nd Sem M S, Virginia, USA

11. Balaji, 3rd B Com, Coimbatore, India
12. Panchami, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
13. Pannaga, 1st PUC, Bangalore, India
14. Varuni, 4th Std, Bangalore, India
15. Sri Ram, 7th Std, Coimbatore, India

16. Sri Vidya, 8th Std, Coimbatore, India
17. Tarini Sivakumar, 5th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
18. Sreeya R, 5th Std, Bangalore, India
19. Vamsi R, 2nd B. Tech, Vellore, India
20. Sumukh Makam, 2nd Yr MBBS, Adichinchingiri, Karnataka

21. Sai Vachan K G, Inter 2nd Yr, Hindupur, A P
22. Vishnu Medhas, 6th Std, Hindupur, A P
23. Nagarjun B G, 2nd PUC, Tumkur, Karnataka
24. Yogesh B G, 8th Std, Tumkur, Karnataka
25. Danush R, 7th Std, Tumkur, Karnataka

26. Hitesh R, 4th Std, Tumkur, Karnataka
27. Bhoomika. M. Shetty, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
28. Yashas R Shetty, 2nd Std, Yeshwanthpur, India
29. Arun Sai S, 2nd Std, Bangalore
30. Ruhee A, 1st Std, Bangalore

31. Sharviin Anbalagan, 6th Std, Batu Caves, KL, Malaysia
32. Shanjiiv Anbalagan, 5th Std, Batu Caves, KL, Malaysia
33. Dathu Karnam, 2nd Yr M.S, Toronto, Canada
34. Venu Karnam, 3rd Yr B.Sc - Agri, LPT, Jalandar, Punjab
35. Mallika Madhuri, 10th Std, Ongole, India

36. Divya Thaduvai, 1st Yr Bcom, Rajahmundry, AP
37. Pavan Thaduvai, 1st Sem M S, USA
38. Mahendra Tulasi, 7th Std, Kakinada, India
39. Anirudh R, 8th Sem, B E, Bangalore, India
40. Adithya R, 3rd B.Com, Bangalore, India

41. Rahul, 9th Std, Chennai, India
42. T. K. S. Sai Lakshmi Sameera, 9th Std, Bangalore, India
43. G.H.L.Supriya, 1st PUC, Bangalore, India
44. Gouthami Shushumna, 1st Yr Inter, Rajahmundry, India
45. Kusumanjali, 8th Std, Rajahmundry, India

46. Megha Ganesh Chandra, 10th Std, Visakhapatnam
47. Sathya Tejeswar, 7th Std, Dubai, UAE
48. Ruchitha, 1st Std, Bangarpet
49. Shivabalaji, 5th Std, Bangarpet
50. Sai Rakshith, Final B Tech, Visakhapatnam

51. Prithvi Castelino, 1st Yr Criminology, Toronto, Canada
52. Rhea Castelino, 3rd Grade, Toronto, Canada
53. Shreya R, CA, Mumbai, India
54. Aishwarya R, 12th Std, Mumbai, India
55. Bhavya, 1st Yr BSc, Bapatla

56. Mahitha V, CA, Chennai
57. Kandada Lakshmi Narasimha Arun, B.Tech - 4th Yr, Tadepalli Gudem
58. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Santosh Kumar, Successful Career, Guntur
59. Kanduri Venkata Pramod Kumar, Successful Career, Guntur
60. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Santosha Lakshmi Sravani, Competative Exam, Kadapa

61. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Satya Sysha Santoshi, Successful Career, Hyderabad
62. Kanduri Venkata Adithya Sai Krishna, Successful Career, Bangalore
63. Kanduri Venkata Santosha Srinatha Harshanjan, 1st Yr B Tech,Visakhapatnam
64. Kanduri Venkata Sri Yoganand, 7th Std, Vijayawada
65. Kanduri Venkata Santosha Vijaya Ramanujam, 10th Std, Mumbai

66. Kanduri Venkata Goda Suchitra, 6th Std, Mumbai
67. Kanduri Venkata Keerthi Santoshi, 5th Std, Bangalore
68. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Deepthi, 2nd Std, Bangalore
69. Tirumalakanduri Krishna, Successful Career, Bangalore
70. Vedala Sarada Swetha, B.Tech 4th Year, Guntur

71. Vedala Vijaya Krishna Sai Raj Gopal, Inter 1st Yr, Guntur
72. Swanay Mohanty, CA, Bhubaneswar
73. Bhavik Bhuptani, M Com - 2nd Part, Mumbai
74. Vrushali Bhuptani, SY BA, Mumbai
75. Prerna R Advani, 1st Yr Physio Therapy, Pune, India

76. Jaideep R Advani, MS in E&TC, George Mason University, USA
77. Swetha, Grade 3, Toronto, Canada
78. Kanduri Sreevidya, 1st Yr PUC, Bangalore
79. Kanduri Srikar, 6th Std, Bangalore
80. Kanduri Srinitya, 6th Std, Bangalore

81. Kanduri Raghava, 1st Std, Bangalore
82. Matcha Seshu, 1st Std, Kadapa
83. Matcha Vamsi Krishna, UKG, Kadapa
84. A Venkata Rama Krishna, Successful Career, Vienna, Austria
85. M.Amar, 12th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia

86. G.S. Soundhariya, 11th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
87. G. S. Smitha, 8th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
88. Safa, 7th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
89. M Abdul, 4th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
90. Mohitaa A, 10th Std, Doha, Qatar

91. Burra Venkata Masthani, 1st Yr Food Technology, Kadapa
92. Burra Aparna Masthani, 5th Std, Bapatla
93. Hema Jayabalan, 5th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
94. Sharwin Jayabalan, 9th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
95. Shiven Murugan, 7th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

96. Preethish Murugan, 3rd Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
97. Thanush Sivarimuthu, 12th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
98. Rishalini Ramesh, 12th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
99. Tharshini Ramesh, 12th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
100. Amitha S, 8th Standard, Tumkur, Karnataka

101. Shivana Misthry, Grade 2, Johannesburg, SA
102. Shreya Misthry, Grade 3, Johannesburg, SA
103. Kranthi, 2nd Yr Creighton university, Omaha, USA
104. Keerthi, 12th Grade, Millard north high school, Omaha, USA
105. Bindu, M.Sc 4th Sem, Tumkur

106. Abhay K Raj, 10th Std, Tumkur
107. Sai Ram Abhishikth, Inter 2nd Yr, Hyderabad
108. Sai Anantha Vikhyath, 4th Std, Hyderabad
109. Akansha, PUC 2nd Yr, Tumkur
110. S.Nithya Vikashini, 11th Std, Coimbatore

111. Shilpa Sethu, 10th Std, Chittur, Kerala
112. Nanditha Raj, 11th Std, Dwaraka, Wayanad
113. Jishnu Venugopal, 12th Std, Meenangadi, Wayanad
114. Soumya    1st Yr B A, Kozhinjamapara, Palakkad
115. Goutham B Prasad, 5th Std, Coimbatore

116. Govind B  Prasad, 11th Std, Coimbatore
117. Aditya Krishnan, 8th Std, Dubai, UAE
118. Akshaya. S, 12th Std, Chennai
119. Sakshi Malik, 2nd Yr B Tech, Revdanda, Maharashtra
120. Rupin Malik, 8th Std, Revdanda, Maharashtra

121. Harithaa, 11th Std, Chennai
122. Niranjan Sai Ganesh, 3rd Yr - BSc Maths, Chennai
123. Vishnu Aadithya, VISCOM, Chennai
124. Sneha Samudrala, 9th Std, Bengaluru
125. Nipun Samudrala, 6th Std, Bengaluru

126. Adithya Samudrala,    6th Std, Bengaluru
128. Isiri Samudrala, 2nd Std, Bengaluru
129. Sathwik Sree Ram, 1st Grade, Germany
130. Buveinthiran Balakrishnan, MS Surgery, Malaysia

131. Luven Murugesan Chandrasakaran Pillay, Final Yr BDS, Malaysia
132. Priyanka Chandrasakaran Pillay, MBBS – House man ship, Malaysia
133. Mogana kannan, Neuro Surgery - Entrance, Chidambaram
134. Santosh, 1st Yr MBBS, Chennai, India
135. Rakesh Lingechetty, 9th Grade, Tampa, USA

136. Roopa Lingechetty, 1st Grade, Tampa, USA
137. S. Anjana Anandan, 11th Std, Dubai, UAE
138. A Mahalakshmi, 10th Std, Chennai
139. Chandrika Gummaluri, Career Success, New Jersey, USA
140. Sravya Gummaluri, 4th yr Junior - Psychology, New Jersey, USA

141. Revati Gummaluri, Pre Med 2nd Yr, Philadelphia, USA
142. P. Anitha, 12th Std, Chennai
143. B. Kiribhakaran, 7th Std, Chennai
144. R.G. Swamynath, 11th Std, Chennai
145. B. Hariharan, Chennai

146. Praveen Kumar, B Tech, Chennai
147. S. Mahesh, 2nd Std, Chennai
148. S. Sneha, 9th Std, Chennai
149. Chaparla Chandrashekar, Phd, Germany
150. Karunakaram Sai Shashank, 7th Std, Dubai, UAE

151. Karunakaram Sai Sanjana, 1st Std, Dubai, UAE
152. Karunakaram Kausthab, U K G, Visakhapatnam, A P
153. Yadavalli Balasubrahmanyam, 2nd Std, Kakinada, A P
154. Mohana Ramya Dusi, 3rd Yr B.Tech, Visakhapatnam
155. Vijay Bharadwaj Arikarevulu, 2nd Yr B.Tech, Visakhapatnam

156. Mummidivarapu Satya Sri, M.S, USA
157. Mummidivarapu Prudhvi Teja, Pilot Training, USA
158. M Praveen, Job Search, Hyderabad
159. M Sai Surya Teja, 3rd Yr Degree, Hyderabad
160. Machara Navaneet, 6th Std, Pune

161. Medepalli Krishna Sahithi, Successful Career, Hyderabad
162. Machara Srinidhi, 4th Std, Pune
163. Gangadharuni Srikaracharyulu, 2nd Std, USA
164. Mamillapalli Monish Sri Ram Sai, 4th Std, USA
165. Mamillapalli Venkata Naga Santhi Sahasra, L K G, Gurgaon, U P

166. Modali Karthikeya Sreekar, 10th Std, Tirupati
167. C.Suhitha, Inter 2nd yr, Tirupati
168. C.Sujith, 8th Std, Tirupati
169. J.Namitha, 8th std, Tirupati
170. Rayapati Ramya, Inter 2nd Yr, Hyderabad

171. Vadlamani Surya Shanmukha Srikar, Inter 1st Yr, Tirupati
172. Vadlamani Ravi Sai Subhakar, 9th Std, Tirupati
173. Mummidivarapu Sai Sudha Madhur, Inter 2nd Yr, Tirupati
174. Mummidivarapu Satya Sai Samhitha, 10th Std, Tirupati
175. Kandala Sasidhar, CPT test, Rajahmundry

176. Kandala Satya Sai Vamsidhar, Inter 2nd Yr, Guntur
177. Nagella Sidhartha, 3rd Std, Germany
178. Nagella Moukthika Mahathi, 5th Std, Singapore
179. Nagella SriVidhya Sravani,    3rd Std, Singapore
180. Perumalla Sri Rajya Amrutha, B.Sc. Final, Belgaum

181. Perumalla Sri Siva Rama Abhishek, Inter 1st Yr, Kakinada
182. Srejitha Rajiv, 11th Std, Coimbatore, TN
183. Sradha Rajiv, 3rd Std, Coimbatore, TN
184. Shreya V, 4th Std, Sreekrishnapuram
185. Kaarthik Shan Periana, 7th Std [UPSR Exam], Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

186. Konishavini Periana, BDS, India
187. Bhavesh Kumar GS, 4th Std, Puducherry
188. Hema varuniga GS, 3rd Std, Puducherry
189. Muhammad Danial Syahmi, 6th Std, Lima kedai, Johor Malaysia
190. Aryan Shah, UKG, Johor, Malaysia

191. G Kaustub Kumar, 10th Std, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru
192. G Manogna, 7th Std, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru
193. Sahasra Inuganti, Kinder Garden, Mountain House, California, USA
194. Rithvik Inuganti, Kinder Garden, Mountain House, California, USA
195. Nayana Raj, TTC, Dwaraka, Wayanad

196. Vismaya, 12th Std, Vandithavalam
197. Abhinand, 2nd yr MA, IIT, Chennai
198. Ananth, 11th Std + Foot Ball Practice, Germany
199. Vishwajith, 2nd Grade, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
200. Varenya, Kinder Garden, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

201. Avaneesh Krishna, 3rd Std, Vadapalani, Chennai
202. Ashwina Leka, 3rd Std, Chennai
203. Madurima, 3rd Std, Chennai
204. Varanasi Manasa Krishna, B Tech 2nd Sem, Hyderabad
205. Sai Shiva Bhaskar Rajeev, 9th Std, Hyderabad

206. Renuka Sai, 9th Std, Guntur
207. Pranav Bhatnagar, 2nd Yr Degree, USA
208. S Keshavkumar, 12th Std, Triuchirappalli
209. Sahiti Raju Mannem    Inter, 1st Yr, Visakhapatnam
210. Sahishnu Raju Mannem, 7th Std, Visakhapatnam

211. Sai Sudhanva Kunchala, 1st Std, Hyderabad

Updated on Thursday, 11th Febraury 2016.

212. Sri Veera Venkata Satya Naga Durga Viswaja,
Phd - Geophysics[Reservoir Characterization using seismic Attributes],
ONGC, Mumbai

Updated on Friday, 12th Febraury 2016.

213. Abhilasha S J, Medical PG Entrance, Bengaluru
214. Mansvini Narayan, 10th Std, Mumbai
215. Sheetal, 1st B Arch, Bengaluru

216. Prajwal, 9th Std, Bengaluru
217. Poornapushkala, MBA, Bengaluru
218. Sri Rajya Amrutha, 1st Yr M.Sc. Natural Sc, Chennai
219. Sri Sivarama Abhishek, Inter 1st Yr, Kakinada
220. Morukurthi Bhavani, 2nd Yr BSc Nursing, Kakinada

Updated on Saturday, 13th Febraury 2016.

221. P.G. Anitha, 12th Std, Chennai
222. C.V. Sai Naveen, LKG, Chennai
223. B. Kirubhakaran, 7th Std, Chennai
224. S. Sneha, 9th Std, Chennai
225. S. Mahesh Karthi, 2nd Std, Chennai

226. S. Indira Nachammai, 9th Std, Chennai
227. S. Kaviya Alagammai, 2nd  Std, Chennai
228. L. Hanshika, 1st Std, Chennai

Updated on Sunday, 14th Febraury 2016.

229. Sai Pallavi Lingambhotla, 9th Std, Bengaluru
230. Lavanya ( Chinmayee), 9th Std, Bengaluru
231. Akansha, 6th Std, Bengaluru
232. R.Mahalakshmi, B E, Trichy

Updated on Wednesday, 17th Febraury 2016.

233. Padma Bharadwaj, MDS – ORTHODONTICS, Jharkhand
234. Krishna Narayanan, MS Automotive, Germany
235. Gouri Sreekumar, MBA, Chennai

236. Yuva Varshanaa, 2nd Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
237. Kuhan Saie    Kinder Garden, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
238. Yogendran Taiwasakayam, Successful Career, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia
239. Nalini Urath Parameswaran, Successful Career, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia
240. Ram Prasaath, Form 3, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia

241. Keerthiga, Form 1, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia
242. Divya Sree, 5th Std, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia    
243. Kiirthana, 1st Std, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia    

Updated on Saturday, 20th Febraury 2016.

244. Krishnan Narayanan, 10th Std, Thane, Mumbai
245. Pranav, 3rd Std, Chennai

246. Vaishnavi, University, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
247. Nirubini Sasidharen, Phd in Business, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
248. Yadam Poorna Sai, 4th Std,    Hyderabad
249. Poojitha, 1st Std, Hyderabad
250. Ratna Jyothi, Final BA, Hyderabad

Updated on Wednesday, 24th Febraury 2016.

251. S.Sriram, 12th Std, Chennai
252. Hari, 10th Std, Kerala
253. K. Devisree, Career, Chennai
254. B. Siva kumar, Career, Bangalore
255. B. Satya kumar, Career, Visakhapatnam

256. A.Madhan Kumar, Career, Saudi Arabia
257. K. Vishnu kiran, B.E, Chennai
258. M.Monica Raj, B.Arch, Chennai
259. M. Sai krishna, B.E, Chennai
260. Renuka Thanmai, 9th std, Chennai

Updated on Friday, 26th Febraury 2016.

261. Srikesh, 6th Std, Coimbatore
262. Srinidhi, 2nd Std, Coimbatore
263. Aparna, Diploma 1st, Coimbatore
264. Subiksha, 12th Std, Coimbatore
265. Sushmitha, 9th Std, Coimbatore
266. Aakash, B E 1st Yr, Chennai

Updated on Tuesday, 01st March 2016.

267. Rakesh Menon, Logistics Management, Johor Bahru, MY
268. Tivyasruthi Nair, SPM – Form 5, Sekolah Menengah Taman Semarak, Nilai Negeri Sembilan, MY
269. Kavinesh Nair, PT 3 – Form 3, Sekolah Menengah Taman Semarak, Nilai Negeri Sembilan, MY
270. Sharanya Shivaramakrishna, 4th Yr B E, Mumbai

271. Shashank Shivaramakrishna, 4th Yr B E, Mumbai
272. Alisha Coutinho, 5th Std, Mumbai
273. Aiden Coutinho, 3rd Std, Mumbai

Updated on Friday, 04th March 2016.

274. Shruti Ramani, 9th Std, Thane, Mumbai
275. Vishnu, 10th Std, Bangalore

Pls continue with the same Format & your names will be read out during the puja.

With Sai's Luv & Best Wishes.
All the Very Best for all the Children attending Exams in the coming Months.
Raghav N for Sri Naga Sayee Foundation.

Report on 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Week - Special Sri Sai Baba & Saraswati Puja for All Children/Students attending Final Exams in 2016.

Aum Sai Ram.

Well & Wish to hear the same from you. It is been a long time writing to you all. First & Foremost a Very Happy Fun Filled, God Blessed, Healthy, Prosperous & Successful New Year 2016.

It all started in 2008 when i started Performing the Puja for Couple of Distressed Children who were going to write their Annual Final Exams & i wanted to give them Mother's & Guru's Blessing to perform well & Score the Best.

I've been Performing Special Sri Sai Baba & Saraswati Samuhika Puja for All the Students who are going to face different exams in the coming months of February, March, April & May. This is the 9th Year that i'm performing this puja to benefit Sai's Children attending their exams.

This Year I'll be performing 11 Thursday Special Puja starting from 11th Feb 2016 till 21st April 2016 comprising of Sheerabishekam & Panchamrutha Abhishekam to Sri Sai Baba.

Sri Sai Baba Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Dattatreya Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Durga Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Saraswati Ashtothara Shata Namavali, Sri Lakshmi Ashtothara Shata Namavali & 108 Pradakshina to Shirdi Sai Baba at Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple. 

Offering Dry Coconut, Nava Graha Dhanya (9 Grains) & Ghee to Dhuni & also performing Dhuni Puja.

The 1st Puja has been planned to be commenced with the Blessings of Mother Padmavati at My Home at My Hometown Tumkuru, Karnataka, 70kms from Bengaluru.

This time too, I'll be performing 71 days (11th Feb 2016 till 21st April 2016) Daily Puja to Sai Baba by performing Sankalpam, Archana to Sri Sai Baba & Kumkum Archana to Durga, Saraswati, Lakshmi. Homam will be performed on the final day of the Event.

Dates of Puja:
01: 11th Febraury 2016.

02: 18th Febraury 2016.
03: 25th Febraury 2016

04: 03rd March 2016.
05: 10th March 2016.
06: 17th March 2016.
07: 24th March 2016.
08: 31st March 2016.

09: 07th April 2016
10: 14th April 2016 &
11: 21st April 2016.

Weekly Summary of Puja Performed along with Charity Event:

05: 10th Mar 2016: I successfully completed the 29th Day, 5th Thursday Special Sai Baba & Saraswathi Puja with the Blessings of Mother Padmavathi at My Brother's Home in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

A total of 275+ Students had enrolled till Today on the 5th Week Sai Baba Puja & the Puja was a Grand Success.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event, Sheerabishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's Marble statue was performed followed by Panchamrutham Abhishekam consisting of Cow Milk, Cow Curds, Cow Ghee, Honey, Sugar, Fruits to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.

Later Baba’s Statue was Cleaned & Alankar was Performed. After the Alankar, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya & Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy/ Navagraha Guru's Ashtothara Shatanamavali was performed. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti were performed to Sai Baba.

Later Punar prathistha & Punar Sankalpam was performed & Ashtotharam to Sri Durga, Sri Saraswathi & Sri Rajarajeswari were performed to Give Good Health, Good Education/Concentration & Instant Success.

As I was Busy with the Arrangements of House Warming of My Sister's New Apartment, I couldn't perform the Dhuni Puja & 108 Pradakshina. But I was Happy to visit the Sri Sai Baba, Dattatreya Temple at H B Colony, Visakhapatnam to have Darshan & Pray for one & All.

I Prayed for all the Children, their family, friends & relatives for Good Health, Education, Peace, Success & Prosperity.

This Way, 5th Week & Day # 29, Sai Baba Puja got Completed with Sankalpams for 275+ Students.

06: 17th Mar 2016: I successfully completed the 36th Day, 6th Thursday Special Sai Baba & Saraswathi Puja with the Blessings of Mother Padmavathi at My Family Friend & Client Smt. Lakshmi Prasuna & Sri. Mannem Lokanadha Raju's Home in Chinna Waltair, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

As there was a Need for Special Prayer for some Solutions for Their Personal Problem, I thought of Performing Sai Baba's Puja at First & then Start the Additional Special Prayers from that Evening.

A total of 275+ Students had enrolled till Today on the 6th Week Sai Baba Puja & the Puja was a Grand Success.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Kubera, Lakshmi, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi of the Family Members, I read the Names & Details that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event.

Sheerabishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's Marble statue was performed followed by Panchamrutham Abhishekam consisting of Cow Milk, Cow Curds, Cow Ghee, Honey, Sugar, Fruits to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.

Later Baba’s Statue was Cleaned & Alankar was Performed. After the Alankar, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya & Sri Kubera's Ashtothara Shatanamavali was performed. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti were performed to Sai Baba.

Later Punar prathistha & Punar Sankalpam was performed & Ashtotharam to Sri Lakshmi, Sri Durga, Sri Saraswathi & Sri Rajarajeswari were performed to Give Good Health, Good Education/Concentration & Instant Success.

As I was Busy with the Arrangements of Special Puja for the Family, I couldn't perform the Dhuni Puja & 108 Pradakshina. But I was Happy to visit the Sri Sai Baba, Chinna Waltair Area, Visakhapatnam to have Darshan & Pray for one & All.

I Prayed for all the Children, their family, friends & relatives for Good Health, Education, Peace, Success & Prosperity.

This Way, 6th Week & Day # 36, Sai Baba Puja got Completed with Sankalpams for 275+ Students.

 07: 24th March 2016: I successfully completed the 43rd Day, 7th Thursday Special Sai Baba & Saraswathi Puja with the Blessings of Mother Padmavathi at My Home in Home Town Tumkur.

A total of 275+ Students had enrolled till Today on the 7th Week Sai Baba Puja & the Puja was a Grand Success.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja. After Kalas stapana for Goddess Mother, Ganesh Vandana & Puja were performed to Lord Ganesh.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event, Sheerabishekam to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's Marble statue was performed followed by Panchamrutham Abhishekam consisting of Cow Milk, Cow Curds, Cow Ghee, Honey, Sugar, Fruits to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.

Later Baba’s Statue was Cleaned & Alankar was Performed. After the Alankar, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya & Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy/ Navagraha Guru's Ashtothara Shatanamavali was performed. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti were performed to Sai Baba.

Later Punar prathistha & Punar Sankalpam was performed & Ashtotharam to Sri Durga, Sri Saraswathi & Sri Rajarajeswari were performed to Give Good Health, Good Education/Concentration & Instant Success.

Ghee Deepam was light at the end of the Archana. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam, Thamboolam was performed. Pancha Aarti & Karpoora Aarti was finally performed & the Puja was completed.

In the evening after lighting Deepam, Punar Sankalpam was performed & this time Archana for Sri Sai Baba, Sri Dattatreya & Sri Medha Dakshina Murthy & Sri Rajarajeshwari was performed. Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti was performed to Sai Baba & Saraswathi.

I visited Sri Sai Baba temple at Jayanagar East, Tumkur to Perform Dhuni Puja. As the Temple was very Crowded visited the Sri Dattatreya Temple at Jayanagar to perform the 108 Pradakshinas. While Performing Pradakshina, I Prayed for all the Children, their family, friends & relatives for Good Health, Education, Peace, Success & Prosperity.

This Way, 7th Week & Day # 43, Sai Baba Puja got Completed with Sankalpams for 275+ Students.

08: 31st Mar 2016: I successfully completed the 50th Day, 8th Thursday Special Sai Baba & Saraswathi Puja with the Blessings of Mother Padmavathi at Shirdi.

As we had planned to visit Shirdi with my Eldest Sister & Brother in Law, I planned to extend the Trip as to be in Shirdi on a Thursday to Perform the Weekly Special Puja for the Children Writing Exams.

A total of 275+ Students had enrolled till Today on the 8th Week Sai Baba Puja & the Puja was a Grand Success.

I Performed Sri Ganesh, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya, Sri Kubera, Lakshmi, Durga, Saraswathi & Raja Rajeshwari Puja.

After Performing Sankalpam by Reading out Names along with Gothram, Nakshatram & Rashi of the Family Members, I read the Names & Details that were provided for most of the Children Participating for the Puja Event.

I Had Paid for Abhishek Seva at the Temple Premises. After the Abhishek, Alankar & Puja, I Read Archana from My Tab for Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, Guru Dattatreya & Sri Kubera's Ashtothara Shatanamavali was performed. After Archana, Dhoop Aarti, Naivaithyam & Deepa Aarti were performed to Sai Baba.

Later Punar prathistha & Punar Sankalpam was performed & Ashtotharam to Sri Lakshmi, Sri Durga, Sri Saraswathi & Sri Rajarajeswari were performed to Give Good Health, Good Education/Concentration & Instant Success.

I Performed the 108 Pradakshina on Friday, 1st April 2016 at Gurusthan Neem Tree Early in the Morning between 4am till 4:45am.

I Prayed for all the Children, their family, friends & relatives for Good Health, Education, Peace, Success & Prosperity.

This Way, 8th Week & Day # 50, Sai Baba Puja got Completed with Sankalpams for 275+ Students.

Parents & guardians can also send the Names of the Children along with the other Details Like Standard in which the Student is studying, Place, State, Gothra, Nakshatra & Rashi & puja will be performed on their Names.

Those interested in sending the details can pls send the same to my mail id: saiinc@ymail.com

Those of you Interested in making any contribution to this puja can deposit their contributions by NEFT or Cash Deposit to below given Bank Accounts or also contact me at my mail id: saiinc@ymail.com for more info. Those who have donated the funds may mail us about the same to add your names under the List of Contributors.

It has been found out from previous years that some Sai Devotees volunteer to make some contribution ,but the contribution never appears. So People who have promised to make the contributions are requested to Complete the same voluntarily.

Bank Details:
Name: RAGHAV N

1. Corporation Bank, Tumkur Main Branch
    IFSC CODE: CORP0000079
    ACCOUNT NO: 007900101017063

2. Canara Bank, Tumkur Main Branch
    IFSC CODE: CNRB0000522 
    ACCOUNT NO: 0522101061052

List of Contributors
1. Mr. Krishna Shankar, V A S Trust, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
             197. Abhinand, 2nd yr MA, IIT, Chennai
             198. Ananth, 11th Std + Foot Ball Practice, Germany
             199. Vishwajith, 2nd Grade, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
             200. Varenya, Kinder Garden, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

2. Mrs. Chandrika Gummaluri, New Jersey, USA. --
            139. Chandrika Gummaluri, New Jersey, USA
            140. Sravya Gummaluri, Philadelphia, USA
            141. Revati Gummaluri, New Jersey, USA

3. Mrs. Santisudha Yadlapalli, Omaha, USA. --
            103. Kranthi, Omaha, USA
            104. Keerthi, Omaha, USA

4. Mrs. K G Padma Nayar, Kerala. --
            207. Pranav Bhatnagar, USA

5. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Bhuptani, Mumbai. --
            73. Bhavik Bhuptani, Mumbai
            74. Vrushali Bhuptani, Mumbai

6. Mr. Satyajit Mohanty, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. --
            72. Swanay Mohanty, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

7. Anonymous – Santacruz, Mumbai --
            Anonymous – Santacruz, Mumbai

8. Mrs. Prasanna Kumari Lakshmi, Hyderabad. --
            42. T. K. S. Sai Lakshmi Sameera, Bangalore
            43. G.H.L.Supriya, Bangalore

I Thank all those families, who have supported this cause & made genuine contributions towards the Puja to benefit all the students. Thanks once again for your support.

With the Contributions generated, We are donating Pen, Pencil, Ruler, Eraser, Pencil Sharpner & Geometry Box for 500 + children attending exams in Govt schools with Poor Back ground in this year 2016. 

We are also making contributions to Old Age Homes, Orphanages, Mentally Retarted Childrens homes, Leprosy Camps. So Please donate generously.

Serial No Student Name Class Place/Country

01. Ashwath, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
02. Aishwarya, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
03. Samriddhi S, 4th Grade, Arcadia, California, USA
04. Sadhana S, 1st Std, Chennai, India
05. Bhavika K, 10th Std, Tumkur, India

06. Parnika K, 4th Std, Tumkur, India
07. Thanmay Shree, 2nd Std, Bangalore, India
08. Sai Vahini, 3rd BA, LLB, Visakhapatnam, India
09. Vaishnavi, 12th Std, Mumbai, India
10. Sai Krishna, 2nd Sem M S, Virginia, USA

11. Balaji, 3rd B Com, Coimbatore, India
12. Panchami, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
13. Pannaga, 1st PUC, Bangalore, India
14. Varuni, 4th Std, Bangalore, India
15. Sri Ram, 7th Std, Coimbatore, India

16. Sri Vidya, 8th Std, Coimbatore, India
17. Tarini Sivakumar, 5th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
18. Sreeya R, 5th Std, Bangalore, India
19. Vamsi R, 2nd B. Tech, Vellore, India
20. Sumukh Makam, 2nd Yr MBBS, Adichinchingiri, Karnataka

21. Sai Vachan K G, Inter 2nd Yr, Hindupur, A P
22. Vishnu Medhas, 6th Std, Hindupur, A P
23. Nagarjun B G, 2nd PUC, Tumkur, Karnataka
24. Yogesh B G, 8th Std, Tumkur, Karnataka
25. Danush R, 7th Std, Tumkur, Karnataka

26. Hitesh R, 4th Std, Tumkur, Karnataka
27. Bhoomika. M. Shetty, 8th Std, Bangalore, India
28. Yashas R Shetty, 2nd Std, Yeshwanthpur, India
29. Arun Sai S, 2nd Std, Bangalore
30. Ruhee A, 1st Std, Bangalore

31. Sharviin Anbalagan, 6th Std, Batu Caves, KL, Malaysia
32. Shanjiiv Anbalagan, 5th Std, Batu Caves, KL, Malaysia
33. Dathu Karnam, 2nd Yr M.S, Toronto, Canada
34. Venu Karnam, 3rd Yr B.Sc - Agri, LPT, Jalandar, Punjab
35. Mallika Madhuri, 10th Std, Ongole, India

36. Divya Thaduvai, 1st Yr Bcom, Rajahmundry, AP
37. Pavan Thaduvai, 1st Sem M S, USA
38. Mahendra Tulasi, 7th Std, Kakinada, India
39. Anirudh R, 8th Sem, B E, Bangalore, India
40. Adithya R, 3rd B.Com, Bangalore, India

41. Rahul, 9th Std, Chennai, India
42. T. K. S. Sai Lakshmi Sameera, 9th Std, Bangalore, India
43. G.H.L.Supriya, 1st PUC, Bangalore, India
44. Gouthami Shushumna, 1st Yr Inter, Rajahmundry, India
45. Kusumanjali, 8th Std, Rajahmundry, India

46. Megha Ganesh Chandra, 10th Std, Visakhapatnam
47. Sathya Tejeswar, 7th Std, Dubai, UAE
48. Ruchitha, 1st Std, Bangarpet
49. Shivabalaji, 5th Std, Bangarpet
50. Sai Rakshith, Final B Tech, Visakhapatnam

51. Prithvi Castelino, 1st Yr Criminology, Toronto, Canada
52. Rhea Castelino, 3rd Grade, Toronto, Canada
53. Shreya R, CA, Mumbai, India
54. Aishwarya R, 12th Std, Mumbai, India
55. Bhavya, 1st Yr BSc, Bapatla

56. Mahitha V, CA, Chennai
57. Kandada Lakshmi Narasimha Arun, B.Tech - 4th Yr, Tadepalli Gudem
58. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Santosh Kumar, Successful Career, Guntur
59. Kanduri Venkata Pramod Kumar, Successful Career, Guntur
60. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Santosha Lakshmi Sravani, Competative Exam, Kadapa

61. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Satya Sysha Santoshi, Successful Career, Hyderabad
62. Kanduri Venkata Adithya Sai Krishna, Successful Career, Bangalore
63. Kanduri Venkata Santosha Srinatha Harshanjan, 1st Yr B Tech,Visakhapatnam
64. Kanduri Venkata Sri Yoganand, 7th Std, Vijayawada
65. Kanduri Venkata Santosha Vijaya Ramanujam, 10th Std, Mumbai

66. Kanduri Venkata Goda Suchitra, 6th Std, Mumbai
67. Kanduri Venkata Keerthi Santoshi, 5th Std, Bangalore
68. Kanduri Venkata Sesha Deepthi, 2nd Std, Bangalore
69. Tirumalakanduri Krishna, Successful Career, Bangalore
70. Vedala Sarada Swetha, B.Tech 4th Year, Guntur

71. Vedala Vijaya Krishna Sai Raj Gopal, Inter 1st Yr, Guntur
72. Swanay Mohanty, CA, Bhubaneswar
73. Bhavik Bhuptani, M Com - 2nd Part, Mumbai
74. Vrushali Bhuptani, SY BA, Mumbai
75. Prerna R Advani, 1st Yr Physio Therapy, Pune, India

76. Jaideep R Advani, MS in E&TC, George Mason University, USA
77. Swetha, Grade 3, Toronto, Canada
78. Kanduri Sreevidya, 1st Yr PUC, Bangalore
79. Kanduri Srikar, 6th Std, Bangalore
80. Kanduri Srinitya, 6th Std, Bangalore

81. Kanduri Raghava, 1st Std, Bangalore
82. Matcha Seshu, 1st Std, Kadapa
83. Matcha Vamsi Krishna, UKG, Kadapa
84. A Venkata Rama Krishna, Successful Career, Vienna, Austria
85. M.Amar, 12th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia

86. G.S. Soundhariya, 11th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
87. G. S. Smitha, 8th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
88. Safa, 7th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
89. M Abdul, 4th Std, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
90. Mohitaa A, 10th Std, Doha, Qatar

91. Burra Venkata Masthani, 1st Yr Food Technology, Kadapa
92. Burra Aparna Masthani, 5th Std, Bapatla
93. Hema Jayabalan, 5th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
94. Sharwin Jayabalan, 9th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
95. Shiven Murugan, 7th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

96. Preethish Murugan, 3rd Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
97. Thanush Sivarimuthu, 12th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
98. Rishalini Ramesh, 12th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
99. Tharshini Ramesh, 12th Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
100. Amitha S, 8th Standard, Tumkur, Karnataka

101. Shivana Misthry, Grade 2, Johannesburg, SA
102. Shreya Misthry, Grade 3, Johannesburg, SA
103. Kranthi, 2nd Yr Creighton university, Omaha, USA
104. Keerthi, 12th Grade, Millard north high school, Omaha, USA
105. Bindu, M.Sc 4th Sem, Tumkur

106. Abhay K Raj, 10th Std, Tumkur
107. Sai Ram Abhishikth, Inter 2nd Yr, Hyderabad
108. Sai Anantha Vikhyath, 4th Std, Hyderabad
109. Akansha, PUC 2nd Yr, Tumkur
110. S.Nithya Vikashini, 11th Std, Coimbatore

111. Shilpa Sethu, 10th Std, Chittur, Kerala
112. Nanditha Raj, 11th Std, Dwaraka, Wayanad
113. Jishnu Venugopal, 12th Std, Meenangadi, Wayanad
114. Soumya    1st Yr B A, Kozhinjamapara, Palakkad
115. Goutham B Prasad, 5th Std, Coimbatore

116. Govind B  Prasad, 11th Std, Coimbatore
117. Aditya Krishnan, 8th Std, Dubai, UAE
118. Akshaya. S, 12th Std, Chennai
119. Sakshi Malik, 2nd Yr B Tech, Revdanda, Maharashtra
120. Rupin Malik, 8th Std, Revdanda, Maharashtra

121. Harithaa, 11th Std, Chennai
122. Niranjan Sai Ganesh, 3rd Yr - BSc Maths, Chennai
123. Vishnu Aadithya, VISCOM, Chennai
124. Sneha Samudrala, 9th Std, Bengaluru
125. Nipun Samudrala, 6th Std, Bengaluru

126. Adithya Samudrala,    6th Std, Bengaluru
128. Isiri Samudrala, 2nd Std, Bengaluru
129. Sathwik Sree Ram, 1st Grade, Germany
130. Buveinthiran Balakrishnan, MS Surgery, Malaysia

131. Luven Murugesan Chandrasakaran Pillay, Final Yr BDS, Malaysia
132. Priyanka Chandrasakaran Pillay, MBBS – House man ship, Malaysia
133. Mogana kannan, Neuro Surgery - Entrance, Chidambaram
134. Santosh, 1st Yr MBBS, Chennai, India
135. Rakesh Lingechetty, 9th Grade, Tampa, USA

136. Roopa Lingechetty, 1st Grade, Tampa, USA
137. S. Anjana Anandan, 11th Std, Dubai, UAE
138. A Mahalakshmi, 10th Std, Chennai
139. Chandrika Gummaluri, Career Success, New Jersey, USA
140. Sravya Gummaluri, 4th yr Junior - Psychology, New Jersey, USA

141. Revati Gummaluri, Pre Med 2nd Yr, Philadelphia, USA
142. P. Anitha, 12th Std, Chennai
143. B. Kiribhakaran, 7th Std, Chennai
144. R.G. Swamynath, 11th Std, Chennai
145. B. Hariharan, Chennai

146. Praveen Kumar, B Tech, Chennai
147. S. Mahesh, 2nd Std, Chennai
148. S. Sneha, 9th Std, Chennai
149. Chaparla Chandrashekar, Phd, Germany
150. Karunakaram Sai Shashank, 7th Std, Dubai, UAE

151. Karunakaram Sai Sanjana, 1st Std, Dubai, UAE
152. Karunakaram Kausthab, U K G, Visakhapatnam, A P
153. Yadavalli Balasubrahmanyam, 2nd Std, Kakinada, A P
154. Mohana Ramya Dusi, 3rd Yr B.Tech, Visakhapatnam
155. Vijay Bharadwaj Arikarevulu, 2nd Yr B.Tech, Visakhapatnam

156. Mummidivarapu Satya Sri, M.S, USA
157. Mummidivarapu Prudhvi Teja, Pilot Training, USA
158. M Praveen, Job Search, Hyderabad
159. M Sai Surya Teja, 3rd Yr Degree, Hyderabad
160. Machara Navaneet, 6th Std, Pune

161. Medepalli Krishna Sahithi, Successful Career, Hyderabad
162. Machara Srinidhi, 4th Std, Pune
163. Gangadharuni Srikaracharyulu, 2nd Std, USA
164. Mamillapalli Monish Sri Ram Sai, 4th Std, USA
165. Mamillapalli Venkata Naga Santhi Sahasra, L K G, Gurgaon, U P

166. Modali Karthikeya Sreekar, 10th Std, Tirupati
167. C.Suhitha, Inter 2nd yr, Tirupati
168. C.Sujith, 8th Std, Tirupati
169. J.Namitha, 8th std, Tirupati
170. Rayapati Ramya, Inter 2nd Yr, Hyderabad

171. Vadlamani Surya Shanmukha Srikar, Inter 1st Yr, Tirupati
172. Vadlamani Ravi Sai Subhakar, 9th Std, Tirupati
173. Mummidivarapu Sai Sudha Madhur, Inter 2nd Yr, Tirupati
174. Mummidivarapu Satya Sai Samhitha, 10th Std, Tirupati
175. Kandala Sasidhar, CPT test, Rajahmundry

176. Kandala Satya Sai Vamsidhar, Inter 2nd Yr, Guntur
177. Nagella Sidhartha, 3rd Std, Germany
178. Nagella Moukthika Mahathi, 5th Std, Singapore
179. Nagella SriVidhya Sravani,    3rd Std, Singapore
180. Perumalla Sri Rajya Amrutha, B.Sc. Final, Belgaum

181. Perumalla Sri Siva Rama Abhishek, Inter 1st Yr, Kakinada
182. Srejitha Rajiv, 11th Std, Coimbatore, TN
183. Sradha Rajiv, 3rd Std, Coimbatore, TN
184. Shreya V, 4th Std, Sreekrishnapuram
185. Kaarthik Shan Periana, 7th Std [UPSR Exam], Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

186. Konishavini Periana, BDS, India
187. Bhavesh Kumar GS, 4th Std, Puducherry
188. Hema varuniga GS, 3rd Std, Puducherry
189. Muhammad Danial Syahmi, 6th Std, Lima kedai, Johor Malaysia
190. Aryan Shah, UKG, Johor, Malaysia

191. G Kaustub Kumar, 10th Std, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru
192. G Manogna, 7th Std, Yelahanka New Town, Bengaluru
193. Sahasra Inuganti, Kinder Garden, Mountain House, California, USA
194. Rithvik Inuganti, Kinder Garden, Mountain House, California, USA
195. Nayana Raj, TTC, Dwaraka, Wayanad

196. Vismaya, 12th Std, Vandithavalam
197. Abhinand, 2nd yr MA, IIT, Chennai
198. Ananth, 11th Std + Foot Ball Practice, Germany
199. Vishwajith, 2nd Grade, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
200. Varenya, Kinder Garden, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

201. Avaneesh Krishna, 3rd Std, Vadapalani, Chennai
202. Ashwina Leka, 3rd Std, Chennai
203. Madurima, 3rd Std, Chennai
204. Varanasi Manasa Krishna, B Tech 2nd Sem, Hyderabad
205. Sai Shiva Bhaskar Rajeev, 9th Std, Hyderabad

206. Renuka Sai, 9th Std, Guntur
207. Pranav Bhatnagar, 2nd Yr Degree, USA
208. S Keshavkumar, 12th Std, Triuchirappalli
209. Sahiti Raju Mannem    Inter, 1st Yr, Visakhapatnam
210. Sahishnu Raju Mannem, 7th Std, Visakhapatnam

211. Sai Sudhanva Kunchala, 1st Std, Hyderabad

Updated on Thursday, 11th Febraury 2016.

212. Sri Veera Venkata Satya Naga Durga Viswaja,
Phd - Geophysics[Reservoir Characterization using seismic Attributes],
ONGC, Mumbai

Updated on Friday, 12th Febraury 2016.

213. Abhilasha S J, Medical PG Entrance, Bengaluru
214. Mansvini Narayan, 10th Std, Mumbai
215. Sheetal, 1st B Arch, Bengaluru

216. Prajwal, 9th Std, Bengaluru
217. Poornapushkala, MBA, Bengaluru
218. Sri Rajya Amrutha, 1st Yr M.Sc. Natural Sc, Chennai
219. Sri Sivarama Abhishek, Inter 1st Yr, Kakinada
220. Morukurthi Bhavani, 2nd Yr BSc Nursing, Kakinada

Updated on Saturday, 13th Febraury 2016.

221. P.G. Anitha, 12th Std, Chennai
222. C.V. Sai Naveen, LKG, Chennai
223. B. Kirubhakaran, 7th Std, Chennai
224. S. Sneha, 9th Std, Chennai
225. S. Mahesh Karthi, 2nd Std, Chennai

226. S. Indira Nachammai, 9th Std, Chennai
227. S. Kaviya Alagammai, 2nd  Std, Chennai
228. L. Hanshika, 1st Std, Chennai

Updated on Sunday, 14th Febraury 2016.

229. Sai Pallavi Lingambhotla, 9th Std, Bengaluru
230. Lavanya ( Chinmayee), 9th Std, Bengaluru
231. Akansha, 6th Std, Bengaluru
232. R.Mahalakshmi, B E, Trichy

Updated on Wednesday, 17th Febraury 2016.

233. Padma Bharadwaj, MDS – ORTHODONTICS, Jharkhand
234. Krishna Narayanan, MS Automotive, Germany
235. Gouri Sreekumar, MBA, Chennai

236. Yuva Varshanaa, 2nd Std, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
237. Kuhan Saie    Kinder Garden, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
238. Yogendran Taiwasakayam, Successful Career, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia
239. Nalini Urath Parameswaran, Successful Career, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia
240. Ram Prasaath, Form 3, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia

241. Keerthiga, Form 1, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia
242. Divya Sree, 5th Std, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia    
243. Kiirthana, 1st Std, Sungai Petani, Kedai, Malaysia    

Updated on Saturday, 20th Febraury 2016.

244. Krishnan Narayanan, 10th Std, Thane, Mumbai
245. Pranav, 3rd Std, Chennai

246. Vaishnavi, University, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
247. Nirubini Sasidharen, Phd in Business, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
248. Yadam Poorna Sai, 4th Std,    Hyderabad
249. Poojitha, 1st Std, Hyderabad
250. Ratna Jyothi, Final BA, Hyderabad

Updated on Wednesday, 24th Febraury 2016.

251. S.Sriram, 12th Std, Chennai
252. Hari, 10th Std, Kerala
253. K. Devisree, Career, Chennai
254. B. Siva kumar, Career, Bangalore
255. B. Satya kumar, Career, Visakhapatnam

256. A.Madhan Kumar, Career, Saudi Arabia
257. K. Vishnu kiran, B.E, Chennai
258. M.Monica Raj, B.Arch, Chennai
259. M. Sai krishna, B.E, Chennai
260. Renuka Thanmai, 9th std, Chennai

Updated on Friday, 26th Febraury 2016.

261. Srikesh, 6th Std, Coimbatore
262. Srinidhi, 2nd Std, Coimbatore
263. Aparna, Diploma 1st, Coimbatore
264. Subiksha, 12th Std, Coimbatore
265. Sushmitha, 9th Std, Coimbatore
266. Aakash, B E 1st Yr, Chennai

Updated on Tuesday, 01st March 2016.

267. Rakesh Menon, Logistics Management, Johor Bahru, MY
268. Tivyasruthi Nair, SPM – Form 5, Sekolah Menengah Taman Semarak, Nilai Negeri Sembilan, MY
269. Kavinesh Nair, PT 3 – Form 3, Sekolah Menengah Taman Semarak, Nilai Negeri Sembilan, MY
270. Sharanya Shivaramakrishna, 4th Yr B E, Mumbai

271. Shashank Shivaramakrishna, 4th Yr B E, Mumbai
272. Alisha Coutinho, 5th Std, Mumbai
273. Aiden Coutinho, 3rd Std, Mumbai

Updated on Friday, 04th March 2016.

274. Shruti Ramani, 9th Std, Thane, Mumbai
275. Vishnu, 10th Std, Bangalore

Pls continue with the same Format & your names will be read out during the puja.

With Sai's Luv & Best Wishes.
All the Very Best for all the Children attending Exams in the coming Months.
Raghav N for Sri Naga Sayee Foundation.

Sri Rama Navami Celebrations in Shirdi.

Aum Sai Ram.

On Friday, 15th April 2016 - Sri Rama Navami is Celebrated.

In 1897, Gopalrao Gund proposed holding in Urus as in expression of his gratitude to Baba for having been granted the birth of a son after many childless years. Baba gave HIS permission for the celebration and fixed the day for Rama navami.

This was an ingenious touch of Baba’s. Urus is a Muslim festival
honoring a Muslim Saint( usually one who passed away); by holding the Urus, on the day of a Hindu festival, the two communities were brought closer tighter in a natural yet remarkable way.

Things were going on in this way and the fair was gradually increasing in importance till 1912. When a change took place.

That year one devotee Mr. Krishnarao Jogeshwar Bhishm came to the fair, he was staying in Dixit Wada. A new thought arose in his mind and he costed a letter thus.

There is some providential arrangement in the fact that the Urus or fair is celebrated in Shirdi on the Ram Navami day. The Ram Navami day is very dear to all the Hindus then why not begin the Ram Navami festival the celebration of the birth of Shri Ram on this day here.

Kaka Mahajani liked the idea and it was arranged to get Baba’s permission in this matter. Bhishm solved the difficulty of Kirtan by saying that his Ram Akhyan, the composition on Rama’s birth was ready and he would do the Kirtan himself while Kaka Mahajani should play on the harmonium.

It was also arranged to get ‘ Sunthawada’ (ginger powder mixed with sugar) as Prasad prepared by Radhakrishnamai. So they went to masjid to get Baba’s permission.

Bhishma explained the idea of celebrating Ram Navami festival and asked for Baba’s permission and Baba gladly gave it. All rejoiced and made preparations for the Jayanti festival. Next day the masjid was decorated. A cradle was supllied by Radhakrishnamai and placed in front of Baba’s seat and the proceeding stated Bhishma stood up for Kirtan and Mahajani played on the Harmonium.

Baba took a garland form the ‘Nimber’ and placed it round his neck and sent another for Bhishma. Then the Kirtan commenced. That day’s programme including Mahapuja and Aarti was Finished.

Later on Mr. Mahajani asked Baba for permission to remove the cradle. Baba refused the same saying that the festival was not yet finished. Next day another Kirtan and Gopalkala ceremony was performed and then Baba allowed the cradle to be removed.

While the Ram Navami Festival was thus going on, the procession of the two flags by day and that of the sandal Procession by night, went off with the usual pomp and show.

From this time onwards the Urus of Baba was transformed into the Ram Navami Festival and began to grow gradually year by year, Radhakrishnamai started Naam-saptah. ‘Shirdi’ looked like a behive of men.

It is to be noted that both the Hindus and Mohammedans have been working together in both the procession during the entire festival and there has been no confrontations or quarrel between them at all so far.

In Shirdi, two locally historic rituals are carried out during this festival: the sack of wheat that is kept in Dwarkamai is changed and the old one taken to prasadalaya to be used there, and secondly, the dwarkamai flags are replaced.

When Urus was first celebrated, Gopalrao Gund prevailed upon his friend to supply a flag for the procession. This was Damu Anna Rasne of Ahmednagar who had similarly been blessed by Sai Baba with Son’s having come to Baba for this Purpose on the recommendation of Shama’s father – in – law.

In addition, Gund asked Nanasaheb Nimonkar to supply a second flag with embroidery. This was also done and both flags (described as “huge” by M. W. Pradhan, who saw them) were taken in procession through the village and fixed at the two corners of Dwarkamai.

Descendants of these two devotees continue this tradition and flags are brought and offered at Baba’s Samadhi before being taken on a grand procession.

Various religious activities are arranged Great number of people flock to Shirdi during this Festival.

(Ref. Shri Sai Satcharitra- Chapter-VI)