Shirdi Sansthan to Construct Shelters for Padayatri's to Shirdi

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Shri Sai Baba Sansthan Trust to Construct Shelters for Devotees on Padayatra to Shirdi Eight Complexes along the 250-km stretch from Kalyan to Shirdi, will have Bathrooms and Halls that can accommodate more than a thousand Pilgrims.By Santosh AndhaleThursday 18th February`2010For the hundreds and thousands of pilgrims who walk up to the state’s most famous

Shrine, the journey is set to become a little more comfortable. Shri Sai Sansthan Trust, Shirdi has decided to create Eight halt points for pilgrims trudging to the Sai Baba Temple in Nashik. Each year, the Temple sees at least 4-5 lakh people coming here on foot from various parts of the State.The Trust is creating facilitites along the route to help the Pilgrims rest and refresh themselves before continuing their journey.These Shelters, built at a cost of Rs 45 lakh each, will be equipped with a Spacious Hall, Toilets and Bathrooms and will be able to accommodate at least a 1000 people. The Trust has chosen spots along the route, which are already favoured by the pilgrims for staying overnight. Two such shelters are already under construction at Pandurli and Sinner which are expected to be inaugurated in

March`2010. Jayant Sasane, chairman of the Sai Sansthan Trust said, “We take pride in our Devotees who undertake the Padayatra and it is our duty to take care of them. It is for this we are creating the halting places with all basic necessities for the Sai devotees.†Traditionally, Pilgrims on the Padayatra – which took 8-10 days depending on the individuals and the organisors - spent the nights in some of the villages along the way. The Villagers are said to be quite cooperative and welcome the pilgrims with food and shelter, though during winter and monsoon pilgrims face a lot of difficulties on the way. Last year saw a large number of youngsters walk up to the Shirdi Shrine, which incidentally, is the second richest in the country.There are more than a 100 Mandals in the city and in Thane which organise these Padayatras. Santosh Shirduk of Navichikhalwadi

Saibhakta Seva Mandal, Grant Road, said, “It’s a great decision. For the last 25 years we have been taking at least a 100 people every year on the Shirdi Padayatra, and have been putting up in the villages. On the Pilgrimage we do not need fancy luxuries, but the Sansthan taking care of the devotees is a welcome initiative.†Agripada’s Pancham Prabhu, a staunch Sai devotee welcomed the Sansthan’s move, “Devotees will not have to bother about looking for a place to stay at night, thanks to the Trust. This should encourage more and more people to go on the Padayatra.â€Source - www.mumbaimirror.com _“ On life's Journey,Faith is our Nourishment, Virtuous deeds are a Shelter, Wisdom is the light by Day,Right mindfulness is the protection by Night. If a man lives a pure Life, nothing can destroy Him.â€..........Buddha sEE yOu sOOn - rOhit beHaL

 

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