Sai Baba Padyatra from Margao to Borim` Goa

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Shirdi Sai Baba Padyatra from Margao to Borim` Goa on Sunday TNN 24 October 2009,MARGAO: An estimated 500 Sai Baba devotees from Margao will go on a padyatra (pilgrimage on feet) on Sunday 25th Oct`09 from Margao to Borim amidst chanting of Sai mantras and Sai bhajans. The padyatra will commence from the Shree Sai Baba temple at Margao and reach the Shree Sai Baba Devasthan, Borim, some 12 kms from the commercial town. Temple

committee member Saish Rajyadaksha told TOI that an ornately decorated palanquin comprising a huge picture of Shirdi Sai Baba will be taken out in a procession wherein devotees will walk bare foot the entire distance to the Borim temple, with some five halts on the way. "The main rituals will be held at the temple premises at 6.30am after which the padyatra will be flagged off with religious fervour. The procession will reach Borim between 12 to 1 pm after which maha arti and maha prasad will be held," said Rajyadaksha. The padyatra was first held in 2001 from Margao to Zambaulim at the behest of a devotee Pravin Madkaikar. After his death, the palkhi's route changed to Borim to culminate at the Sai Mandir. A two minute shradanjali (tribute) to the founder is an important part of the padyatra, added Rajyadaksha. Padyatris comprising men and women range from the age group of four to 90 years. Dozens of

volunteers will assist the padyatris en route and drinks and refreshments will be served. Amidst traffic arrangements, this year the committee has laid special emphasis on security and besides police, an additional force of armed security personnel will also be deployed, said Rajyadaksha.Source - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Sai-Baba-padyatra-on-Sunday/articleshow/5155508.cmsDon't let People Drive you Crazy when you know it's in Walking Distance.".......anOnymOuswAlk the tAlk - rOhit beHaL

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