Lets explore Shirdi-Lendi Route

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LENDI ROUTE

Baba went to Lendi Bagh twice daily in procession with musical

accompaniments. After a 'small darbar' at about 9.00 AM He went along with

His dear and near devotees. Nana Saheb Nimonkar was usually on His right,

Gopal : Rao Butti at His left, Bhagoji Shinde at His back holding the

embroidered umbrella, while the Chopdars in their bright uniforms

accompanied Him and did Lalkari. They would come out of the Dwarakamai and

after walking a few steps, Baba stood leaning against His Dwarakamai for a

short while. They then proceeded to the corner in front of the Gurusthan.

Here Baba stood facing the Gurusthan and made gestures with His right hand.

The Bhaktas staying in Sathe Wada would eagerly await the procession and

then prostrate before Baba.

They then made a left turn and proceeded to Pilaji Gurav's house. Here Baba

rested against this house for a while. Padukas were installed at this sacred

place. Then they went passed the Vittal Mandir which is opposite the Seva

Dham building. From there they proceeded towards Kanif Nath's Mandir making

a right turn. This Mandir is blessed because Baba sometimes visited it. This

Mandir is opposite the Post Office.

After proceeding a little further they walked adjacent to the Nagar-Manmad

Highway. Baba always entered Lendi gagh alone. While the procession of

devotees waited outside. Baba returned to Dwarakamai from Lendi Bagh by the

same route.

 

(Adopted from Ambrosia In Shirdi by Dr.Vinny Chitluri, this book can be read

at http://saileelas.org/books/ambrosiainshirdi1.htm and this book is a

virtual guide on Shirdi with

lots of rare photos on Baba. This book can be purchased from Dr.Vinny

Chitluri 304, Bhagchand Apartments Pimpalwadi Road Shird, District

Ahmednagar, Maharastra India Pin-423 109 Phone : 91-02423 - 255835, cost

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