Shiv Sai Mandir Pratishthan, Belapur
Situated in the heart of Navi Mumbai, Shiv Sai Mandir
Pratishthan is one of the famous temples in NaviMumbai. The temple is dedicated
to Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesh and Lord Sai Baba. The temple was established by Mr.
Vinod Bakhru (President), Dr. J K Nath
(Secretary) and Mr. Ramesh T Shetty (Treasurer). Built in 1994, the temple is
22 years old.
Location Maharashtra, Thane, Mumbai
Legend
Mr. Vinod Bakhru, Dr. J K Nath, and Mr. Ramesh T Shetty were
ardent devotees of Sai Baba. They wanted to build a temple for Sai Baba and
decided to build it in Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
In 1994, Mr. Vinod Bakhru, Dr.J.K. Nath and Mr. Ramesh T Shetty, and
other trust memebers like Mr. Ankush Kokate, Mr. Anant Pednekar and Mr. Laxman
Kotekar finished the work of the temple with the help of other kind-hearted
people from Navi Mumbai.
Architecture
The temple of Shiv Sai Mandir Pratishthan is situated in an
almost-triangle compound. The temple have 3 doors. The temple houses the idols
of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganpati and Lord Sai Baba. The interior of the temple is
built using white marble. The temple was beautifully made by Mr. Vinod Bakhru,
Dr. J K Nath, and Mr. Ramesh T Shetty with the help of architect Mr. P.S.
Nadkarni (free of charge) and RCC consultant Ambike.
Culture
The Navi Mumbai culture is a blend of traditional festivals,
food, music, cinema, and theaters. It is a part of the busiest cosmopolitan
city of India, Mumbai, holding its age-old culture. Apart from being one of the
biggest metropolitan cities in the country, Mumbai promises a high-adrenaline,
foot-tapping, diverse city life to all inhabitants. Food and the festivals are
the most important facets of Navi Mumbai's culture.
Darsan Info
The temple is open from 5:00 AM till 1:00 PM and from 4:00
PM till 9:30 PM.
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Darsan Dresscode
Devotees are advised to dress appropriately.
Famous Festival
Vasant Panchami
Gudi Padwa
Ram Navami
Gokulashtami
Ganesh Jayanti
Maha Shivratri
Temple annual celebration
Diwali
Dussera
Temple Rituals
Everyday Aarti is performed at the temple at 5:00 AM, 12:00
PM, 7: 00 PM and 9:30 PM.
The temple is closed between 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Special Rituals
In Shiv Sai Mandir Pratishthan, various poojas like Sai
Abhishek, Ganpati Abhishek, Mahadev Abhishek are performed. During the annual
celebration, the idol of Sai Baba is brought in a Palki and Mahaprasad is given
to the devotees. Diwali and Dussera festivals are celebrated here with pomp.
One of the special ritual of this temple is the Anndaan
given to devotees every year on Vasant Panchami day. More than 10000 people
visit the temple on this very day. The temple celebrates festivals like Gudi
Padwa, Ram Navami, Gokulashtami, Ganesh Jayanti, Maha Shivratri. The whole
temple would be fully decorated by flowers during all these festivals.
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