Sai Bab Temple in Injambakkam Chennai

The temple of Sai Baba in Injambakkam was constructed in March 1993 by Guruji C.B. Satpathy. Situated on Chennai's outskirts on the ECR road(Old Mahabalipuram Road), the temple covers an area of seven acres. Sai Baba was a great saint of the 18th century; his teaching, preaching, and miracles done for human goodness made everyone his devotee. People still worship him as God in different places dedicated to Sai Baba.

The temple Saipuram faces the Bay of Bengal. The view of the seashore with lush greenery all around make it a must-visit place.

In the complex, there are various other temples and structures other than the prime building dedicated to Sai Baba. Those who want to celebrate any major day of Sai Baba or cherish the peace of the coast are welcome here.

The shrine of Sai Baba in the main temple is made of pure white marble. The handcrafted shrine is in a sitting position, and the temple is also built using white marble with a height of 100 ft.

Sai Baba, in his days, used to burn the holy fire, also known as Dhuni. He believed that the Dhuni has the power to heal all the ailments of people. The same Dhuni burns in the temple uninterruptedly, and the ash is distributed among the devotees as the blessings of Sai Baba.

There are other sub-temples where various Gods and Goddesses are placed. These are Shiva and Parvati, Durga, Hanuman, Ram, Sita and Lakshman, Venkateswara, Navagrahas, Krishna and Radha, and Muruga companions Valli and Devyani.

There is a tree in the temple, and as per the belief, anyone who ties a turmeric dipped string with his wish gets granted by the same. People on Thursdays and Fridays visit the temple; they take the string and tie it to the tree.

To facilitate the devotion, there is a Meditation Hall where people meditate and gain mental peace for some time. There is a free Health Care Center, too, where disciples get help with their ailments. There are shops for Puja items from where they can buy Puja items and books like Sai paraphernalia.

To satisfy the hunger, there is a canteen as well. People can also make phone calls, and transportation facilities make it easy for people to transport to this place.

At every Sai event, various ceremonies happen. Devotees say, Artis, become a part of the special Pujas. They also arrange food for the poor and earn good karma.

One can visit the temple from 7 A.M to 1.30 P.M and 4 P.M to 8 P.M.

Inside the temple

As you enter the temple complex, the vibe of serenity and peace engulfs your mind. People feel the divine presence of Sai Baba, and they become one with the place. They engage in admiring the beautiful shrine of Sai Baba that they feel fulfilled with a compassionate soul. Other than the prime shrine, there is a small Sai baba temple which has a Bronze construction.

The Ganesha idol, known as Vallabha Ganapathy and adorned with ten arms, is one of the temple's main attractions. There are other shrines of Lords like Shiva, Dattatreya, Vishnu, Hanuman, Ram with Sita and Lakshman.

The prime Sai temple is made having a hexagonal structure. There are concrete ladders that lead to the top as the temple reaches a height of 100 feet. There are many other buildings to visit within the complex; the greenery all around produces cool air, and the seashore view makes it a magnificent visit for everyone.

This shrine of Sai Baba is known as Dwarakamayee, and it is similar to the one established in Shirdi. Other than the Kalpatharu tree, a wish-fulfilling tree, people also take circles of the Danvanthari tree. It is believed that those who have any ailments if they take nine rounds of this tree, they gradually become free of their diseases.

Those who want to stay for a day or two can make use of the guest house. Other functions like marriage ceremonies, thread ceremonies, and other celebrations also take place with permission.

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