Dwarkamai in Sushant Lok

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Sai Ka Aangan

Delhi is the heart of India ,they say and reflects the state of the Nation.

Indeed it does, for the growing urbanization ,fast paced life and concrete

jungle that has come to represent the obvious repercussions of modernity is

beginning to tell its own tale.So as one winds the way from Delhi and onward

towards Sushant Lok Gurgaon,broad roads lined with matchbox shaped buildings

under construction can be seen throughout.The hustle - bustle of life ,the

glittering shops that justify consumerism ,all stare back at the visitor.

 

As one drives further down towards the end of Sushant Lok ,one suddenly sees an

old relic on the horizon. A piece of architecture from the 18th /19th century ,

a slanting brick roof and an expanse,that leaves one dazed.This is the replica

of Dwarkamai from Shirdi.With the inspiration of revered Guruji Shri C.B

Satpathy and Mrs Meera Satpathy a dream of Ms Kumkum Bhatia of the Sai Prakash

Spiritual and Charitable Trust, that is slowly taking shape since Oct 2000,when

the Bhumi Poojan was conducted.

Several auspicious events have already been held at the temple even when it had

no concrete roof and one could see the stars at night .On 18th March 2002 on

Maha Shivratri day,Guruji Shri C.B Satpathyji and just a handful of devotees

congregated at the temple premises in the morning. The temple had a large

"aangan" still not paved or constructed ,giving it an aesthetic look coupled

with sylvan surroundings. The temple was decorated with lamps and flowers and

the place wore a festive look.Guruji,conducted Puja of Shri Sainath. There

after Mrs Mangla Apte ,who had come all the way from New Jersey USA,rendered

beautiful Marathi bhajans on Shri Sainath.

In the impending dusk,surrounded by devotees who sang Bhajans,Guruji Shri

Satpathyji presided over the Holi festival on 28th March 2002, Smt Meera

Satpathy also graced this evening.

Ram Navmi, which has a very special significance with Sainath and Shirdi as it

was on this day that Hindus and Muslims decided to celebrate the Urs and the

Navami procession together.Hence , Guruji Shri C. B Satpathyji decided to have

the inaugration of this temple on 21st April,2002 the Ram Navmi day.

 

On this day, amidst Navagraha Pooja, chanting of " Shri Sainathaya Namaha" and

devotional songs, two beautiful Moorties of Sainath were consecrated. One of

them is made of white marble which sits high on the stone. The other life size

Moorti of Baba , in sitting posture in Dwarkamayee, made of fibre glass

communicates to the devotees.

 

Since the consecration ceremony, 4 Aartis are being conducted every morning at 9

a.m, 12 noon, evening at 6:30 p.m, and 9 pm at night.The Palki is taken in a

procession every Thursday.

 

It is also proposed to construct a replica of the Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi,

Chavadi, and Hanuman temple. Undoubtely, Sai Ka Aagan will be an oasis for

those seeking spiritual solace and moments of peace amidst the hustle bustle of

Delhi.

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About The Temple

The temple has stone walls, old lamps from the times in Shirdi and artifacts

just like one is used to seeing in Dwarakamai- the favourite residence of Shri

Shirdi Sainath. No effort has been spared to identify every detail and

replicate so that those who wish to visit Shirdi as often as possible can at

least still fulfil their heart's desire by being in these environs for a few

moments.

The horse Shyam Karna, the tiger who died at Sai Baba's feet, the Chulla where

he cooked food, and the Chakki with which he is said to have ground the

ailments of His devotees are all replicated.

 

The life size statue of Baba ,in sitting posture made of fibre glass takes one

back to the times when Sainath would sit among His followers and lovingly

distribute Udi and food cooked with His own hands. The statue embodies and

emits an aura of resplendence to all the devotees and countless others.

The sacred embers of Lord Sai's Dhuni at Shirdi were brought from the sanctum

sanctorium at Sai temple at Chhatarpur.

 

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Inauguration of Dwarkamai in Sushant Lok

The formal innauguration of Dwarkamayee Masjid was done by revered Guruji C.B

Satpathy ji on Sunday 21st April ,2002 which was the RamNavami day.

After the formal Pooja at dusk, Deepavli Utsav was celebrated by lighting

candles all along a 40 X 30 feet bust sketch of Shirdi Sai Nath.At the same

time star studded sky was strewn with glittering and colourful "Atishbazi".

This was followed by a procession of a palanquin decorated with Zari and flowers

on red satin.The Palki was carried by the devotees on their shoulders under a

beautiful deep red velvet umbrella decorated with an intricate Zardosi

work.This procession was taken out through the temple precincts led by

Guruji.The Palki proceeded along with the sounds of Nadyaswaram,Mridung,

Jhanj,Dhol and Shankh.The chanting of "OM SAI SHRI SAI JAI JAI SAI" made the

environment auspicious, heavenly and intoxicating.

As the Palki swayed towards the Gurustahn with the tune of melodious combination

of musical notes through the unpaved grounds of the temple there was an

intermittent shower of fragrant rose petals from the sky.

Gurusthan,the place where Guruji had planted the neem sapling was lit up with

Diyas,incense sticks.The atmosphere became nostalgic with the fragrance of

marigold and Loban.The framed picture of Shri Sainath placed in the Palki was

welcomed with chandan, kumkum, garland and coconut, by Guruji.

The ceremony ended with Shej Aarti followed by Satguru Ka Langar which included

Baba's favourite Kacharya and Pooran Poli.All the devotees carried along with

them the memory of this auspicious day.

 

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Address

Sai ka AanganNext to E110,Sushant Lok Phase-1,Gurgaon

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