Guest guest Posted June 11, 2005 Report Share Posted June 11, 2005 BABA'S PORTRAIT A beautiful portrait of Baba was installed, inside the small temple during Baba's lifetime. Arati was done twice a day by Bapu Saheb Jog. This was later discontinued on Baba's advice. This photo is noteworthy for giving Sakshatkar and darshan of the Ishta Devata to many devotees. Alankar is done by the Pujari daily and bhog is offered in the evenings. SHIVLING In front of Baba's photo is this Shiv Ling, given to Megha, and a Nandi. Baba bestowed this favour on Megha by presenting him with a Shiv Ling following His order to draw a trident (Ref. ESS, Ch. XXVIII). Megha thus realised that Baba was none other than his Ishta Dev, Shiva. Following Mangal Snan of the Baba's statue, this Shiv Ling is bathed and adorned. On Maha Shivratri, Rudrabhishek and elaborate rituals are done at the time of Lingodbhav. This Shiv Ling was installed after Megha's samadhi in 1912. (Adopted from Ambrosia In Shirdi by Dr.Vinny Chitluri, this book can be read at www.saileelas.org and this book is a virtual guide on Shirdi with lots of rare photos on Baba) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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