Reference Mandir at Srirangapatnam

[Guest guest]

Sairam Brothers and Sisters,

With reference to the above mentioned place. I have few details to

share.

 

The place is known as Algappa's place. and the history (As described

to be by some devotees out there- I do not know the truth of this

story)goes as under :

 

Early 1900's Algappa Senior was notorious as a Dacoit and it is said

that he used to rob people of their goods.Most of people robbed were

people going to Shirdi. and were his devotees.

 

It was at this stage that Shirdi Baba appeared in person and asked

algappa to stop this practise of robbing. Algappa, had asked Baba ,

if he were to give up his profession of robbing, who would take care

of his family and feed him. For, which Baba assured him that he would

take care of all his needs and wants.

 

Algappa , accordingly gave up his profession of robbing and started

other means of livelyhood and Shirdi Baba in recognition of his

devotion had blessed him with a Physical Darshan in 1960's many years

after his Mhasamadhi.

 

Algappa, had installed "Paduka's" at the point where Baba had given

darshan. Now, whats great is , One could experience a sweet smell as

one would experience , with Swami's Amruth emiting from the Paduka's.

 

Other point is , Algappa's son Algappa Jr., had started an Orphanage

and Swami had promised his help in maintainace of this good deed. So,

he had materialised a small icon with his picture and Shirdi Baba's

pictures on both the sides.

 

Whats wonderful is that "Amrut" has been pouring out of this icon

continiously since the time it was given. U can visit the bhajan

hall , where once could see many swami's photographs covered with

Vibhuthi.

 

I really felt blessed when I got an oppurtunity to hold the icon in

my hand. Whats even more wonderful is ,Amrut would flow from the icon

in to the depression in your plam and stop just when it has reached

the brim. When you remove the amrut , it starts flowing all over

again.

 

Amrut and Vibhuthi are distributed to all the devotees who visit the

place. One can make a Donation , which are accepted for the welfare

of the orphans.

 

This place is 14 km from Mysore and is on the Bangalore-Mysore Road.

One can identify this place by the Huge portrait of Swami , which is

on the roof or better , just ask any one as you cross Srirangapatnam

towards Mysore and they will direct you.

 

Regards

 

Shrikant