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IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Last updated on: December 16, 2011 09:00 IST
A replica of the Sai Baba temple has been recreated in Mumbai for a four-day Shri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan festival which began on Thursday

It's a boon for thousands of devotees of Sai Baba in Mumbai who cannot travel to his abode in Shirdi.

The four dayShri Sai Satcharitra Mahaparayan festival began in Mumbai on Thursday where a replica of the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi has been recreated in the sprawling Bandra-Kurla Complex grounds.

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IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Last updated on: December 16, 2011 09:00 IST
The replica of the temple has a massive 24-foot tall idol of Sai Baba

The organisers informed that the replica of the temple has a massive 24-feet tall idol of Sai Baba, the biggest one in Mumbai so far.

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Last updated on: December 16, 2011 09:00 IST
The grand entrance gate of the temple replica is one of the many attractions for thousands of devotees of Sai Baba in the city.

National Award winner art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai (of Jodhaa Akbar and Devdas fame) has been the chief designer of this mega project.

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Last updated on: December 16, 2011 09:00 IST
Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray was present with his family on the opening day of the festival

"The feeling of Shirdi begins at the main grand entrance to the venue and would feature Sai Baba's favourite neem tree, his samadhi temple, his paduka and other highlights associated with the great saint," Desai told a prominent city daily.

Desai also thanked the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi, and the Om Saidham Mandir Trust for 'this wonderful opportunity to re-create a Shirdi in Mumbai'.

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Last updated on: December 16, 2011 09:00 IST
Devotees witnessed the spiritual journey of Sai Baba through mannequin acts at the festival

During the four-day festival, devotees of Sai Baba will witness his life, times and spiritual journey through mannequins, bhajans and prayer sessions.

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Last updated on: December 16, 2011 09:00 IST
Seating arrangements have been made for more than 15,000 devotees at the festival

The organisers of the festival have also made seating arrangements for more than 15,000 devotees.

As such, devotees of Sai Baba in the megacity are all set to have an unforgettable experience.