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SAI-PURNIMA CELEBRATED ALL OVER THE WORLD
 
Devotees throng to Sai Baba temples on 'Gurupurnima' DayVijayawada,
Jul 7 : Hundreds of devotees had darshan of Shirdi Sai Baba in Krishna District on the auspicious 'Gurupurnima'day today.Since dawn, queues were seen in front of the Sai Baba temples in the city as devotees strongly believed that this day is veryauspicious for praying.In some temples it took two hours for devotees for offering prayers.Special pujas, 'abishekams' and recital of poems praising Sai Baba and bhajans were conducted in many temples. ''AnnaDanam'' was also organised for the poor on the occasion.Source -http://www.newkerala.com/nkfullnews-1-68656.html
GURU PURNIMA CELEBRATEDMysore,
July 7 (BRS&RK)- Devotees in large numbers offered worship at various temples and shrines including Mutts andAshrams in city today marking Guru Poornima, the day sacred to the memory of great sage Vyasa.The celebration is also descri-bed as an occasion to express respect and gratitude to teachers.The day marked the 71st year of celebrations at Sri Prasanna Sai Mandira on Thyagaraja Road in K.R. Mohalla, where devoteesstarted arriving in large numbers to take part in the rituals that began at 7 am.They were seen worshipping Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi and making offerings in cash and kind.The five-day celebrations began with a grand procession of Sri Sai Baba in the locality.Mahaganapathi puja and Mahabhisheka which began 8 am at the shrine was followed by mass feeding at 12 noon. Nandi Raoand party, Zee TV and AIR artistes will present a programme of devotional songs at 7.15 pm.A richly decorated mantap has been erected in front of the temple and the interior of the temple is decked with buntings andcolourful flowers.Audio CDs and cassettes with Sri Sai bhajans and books on the Saint are for sale at the temple premises. More than 3,000devotees offered worship at the shrine this morning. The devotees are standing in serpentine queues for the darshan of Babawhich will conclude in the night.Source -http://www.starofmysore.com/main.asp?type=news&item=21162
‘Guru Purnima’ celebrated all over India
July 7th, 2009 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
Allahabad/Shirdi/ Chandigarh,
July 7 (ANI): Hundreds of devotees converged on the banks of River Ganges in Allahabadto take a dip at Sangam and offer prayers on the occasion of ‘Guru Purnima’. “After bathing in the river, we will offer prayers to our guru. Taking a dip at Sangam on this day holds great significance,” saidJagannath Singh, a devotee.The day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh of the Hindu calendar is traditionally celebrated as Guru Purnima. Onthis day, devotees offer worship to their guru.While the entire country celebrates Guru Purnima on the full moon day, the festivities related to this occasion commencedearlier at Shirdi in Maharashtra.Devotees from across the country and even abroad thronged the shrine of Sai Baba, the revered saint and sought his blessingson the auspicious occasion..
 
 “Many Sai Baba devotees come to Shirdi to observe Guru Purnima,” said Balkrishna Joshi, a temple priest.According to a legend, Sai Baba was a nameless pauper who took shelter in a mosque in Shirdi but never asked for food orwater or sought alms.He rarely spoke.Curious villagers took pity on this feeble and sparsely clothed man and donated fruits and clothing. And it is said that to theirsurprise the Fakir (mendicant) shared whatever he got with the destitute and even animals.Soon the ascetic was named Sai Baba by his admirers. The poor, needy and the destitute from far off began pouring in to seekand share his divine wisdom.It is also said that during his last days, Sai Baba gave nine coins as blessings, to one of his ardent devotees named LakshmiBai, who had served him unfailingly for 45 years.Lakshmi Bai used to cook meals for Sai Baba and feed him with her hands and the ritual continued till he departed from thisworld.The coins are still preserved with reverence by the descendants of Lakshmi Bai. Indeed, these coins are protected with utmostcare by the members of the family. (ANI)Source -http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/guru-purnima-celebrated-all-over-india_100214633.html
Guru-Purnima Celebrations in Nalgonda, Andhra PradeshNalgonda:
Sri Gurupurnima celebrations will be held at Shirdi Sai Baba temple in Nalgonda on July 7, temple executivecommittee president Murali has said. In a press release issued here on Sunday, he said special rituals like abhishekam, akhandasainama sankeerthana and others will be performed on the premises from 5 a.m. on Tuesday.Poor feeding will also be done. He urged the devotees to participate in the programme.Source -http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?
GURUPURNIMA CELEBRATED IN LOS ANGELES
2009 JULY 7Los Angeles - Hundreds of devotees all over the world gathered to receive the blessings of their great guru Sai Baba, during thecelebrations of Guru Purnima Dayat the Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan - Los Angeles, here in an momentious event spread over three days.The event paying respect to the guru saw several aaratis, poojas and hawans performed during its duration which were all wellattended and supported by eager followers of the Baba.During the pooja, the Sadguru the priest squat on the floor and immerse itself in the combined chanting of “Om” for nearly anhour which added a whole new spiritual ambience to the religious experience.More reports on Guru purnima celebrations were recieved from US, UK, France, India, Canada and other parts of the world.
Guru Poornima celebrated
Andhra Pradesh - VisakhapatnamStaff Reporter
Devotional offering: Priests performing ‘Annabhishekam’ at Shirdi Sai Baba Spiritual Centre at Seethammadhara inVisakhapatnam on Tuesday..VISAKHAPATNAM:
Guru Pournima, also called Vyasa Pournima, to worship the sage Veda Vyasa and gurus (teachers) ingeneral, was celebrated on Tuesday. Vyasa is regarded as the compiler of the Vedas, besides giving several revered texts likethe puranas, and the epic Mahabharata.Devotees thronged temples that organized special poojas to mark the occasion. At the Shirdi Sai Spiritual Centre atSitammadhara North Extension an “annabhishekam” was performed and the cooked rice was distributed among the largenumber of devotees.Devotees queued up from the early hours for worshipping Sri Satyanarayana Swamy atop Isukakonda near KGH. The templewitnesses good crowd every Pournima but the significance of the day drew a larger number.Arti, ‘panchamrita abhishekam’ and special poojas were performed at the Shirdi Sai Temple at East Point Colony. At theSrikantha Gurudatta Sai Mandiram at Sitampeta special poojas, Sankatahara Sai Yagnam and poor-feeding were organized tomark the occasion. A procession with a chariot was taken out chanting ‘Sainamam’ along with Nadaswaram troupes, folk artforms like “chekkabhajana, tappetagullu and kolatam.” The Art of Living family organized a mass meditation at a satsang at Subbalakshmi Kalyanamantapam to mark the occasion. Atthe MVP Campus of Gayatri Vidya Parishad Degree College, Dean (Academic Affairs) P. Sasibhushana Rao underlined thequalities of great gurus and the reverence they commanded. Principal P. Rajaganapathi presided. Assistant Professor in SanskritP.B.V. Siva Prasad spoke on the greatness of Veda Vyasa.Source -http://www.thehindu.com/2009/07/08/stories/2009070850560200.htm
 
Shirdi Sai Utsav in Tumkur. Karnataka.
Wednesday, Jul 08, 2009Staff Correspondent
TUMKUR 
: A large number of devotees attended the Shirdi Sai Utsav in Tumkur, Karnataka on Tuesday. Sai Parivar organisedthe utsav as part of the Guru Poornima celebrations.Women devotees recited Vishnu Sahasranama and Sai Sacharitra Parayana. Srinivas and his associates rendered devotionalsongs.. Bhajans by devotees followed. Shejarati was performed.Source -www.thehindu.com/2009/07/08/stories/2009070854750500.htm
Seeking Blessings of Baba.Andhra Pradesh
Devotional fervour: Devotees in worship of Shirdi Saibaba at the Raghunadapalem Ashram as part of Gurupoornima festival in Khammam on Tuesday.
Source -http://www.hindu.com/2009/07/08/stories/2009070852670300.htm
Guru Poornima Observed
Chikkaballapur, Karnataka dhns:
Karnataka
- The 11th year annual fest and Gurupooja utsav were celebrated at Shirdi Saibaba Temple in H S Garden hererecently.On the occasion of Gurupoornima special pooja was performed in temple and the idol of Saibaba was taken out on a processionin the City. Folk arts such as Dollu Kunita, Chitti Mela, Veeragase and Nadaswara were performed by different cultural groups.Baba’s devotees had gathered in large number.Sri Satya Sai Seva Samiti convenor Suresh Babu delivered a lecture on ethics and cultural values, on the occasion of ‘GuruPoornime’ celebrations at sub-jail in Kolar Gold Fields.Addressing the inmates, he said observing ‘Guruvandane’ is necessary in order to preserve and develop our cultural heritage. ‘Guruvandane helps us in moulding our personality and imbibing cultural values,’ he added. He advised the inmates to singbhajans and meditate to get peace of mind.Source -http://www.deccanherald.com/content/12595/guru-poornima-observed.html
Guru Poornima celebrated in Sydney, Australia.
Sydney
- Guru Poornima was celebrated with enthusiasm and devotion at the Shree Shirdi Sai Mandir Sydney, Australia.
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