News for 'Shirdi Saibaba'

First Look: Nagarjuna as Shirdi Saibaba

First Look: Nagarjuna as Shirdi Saibaba

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Directed by K Raghavendra Rao, the shooting of the film will begin on February 1.

$ 4 million Shirdi Saibaba temple opens in Atlanta

$ 4 million Shirdi Saibaba temple opens in Atlanta

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The temple is spread over a 15,000 square-foot multi-storey facility, located on 13.5 acre site with rolling hills, at 700 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, Ga 30024 and its web site is www.AtlantaSaiTemple.org.

SKY Worships At Shirdi Ahead Of Series

SKY Worships At Shirdi Ahead Of Series

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

India's T20I Captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty worshipped at the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi.

Two Shirdi temple employees killed, 1 hurt in two robbery bids

Two Shirdi temple employees killed, 1 hurt in two robbery bids

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Two employees of the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust were stabbed to death, and another person was injured in separate robbery bids in Shirdi, Maharashtra. The police have apprehended one suspect and are searching for another in connection with the attacks that occurred early Monday morning. The victims, Subhash Sahebrao Ghode and Nitin Krishna Shejul, were employees of the trust, which manages the famous Saibaba Temple in Shirdi. The attacks took place within an hour, and police believe robbery was the sole motive. Multiple cases have been filed against the suspects.

Jagson Airlines launch chopper service to Shirdi

Jagson Airlines launch chopper service to Shirdi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Jagson Airlines, which is a known entity in North India, already operates a similar service between Srinagar and Amarnath.

Saibaba temple gets 2 diamonds worth Rs 1.18 cr

Saibaba temple gets 2 diamonds worth Rs 1.18 cr

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The diamonds -- of three and two carat each studded in a gold pendant -- valued at Rs 1.18 crore were found in a cash box on Tuesday, they said.

Shirdi bandh over Saibaba birthplace row; temple remains open

Shirdi bandh over Saibaba birthplace row; temple remains open

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

There was no report of devotees facing any inconvenience even as shops and eateries downed their shutters and vehicles remained off roads.

Ex-Shirdi Trust chief 'hosted' netas at taxpayers' cost?

Ex-Shirdi Trust chief 'hosted' netas at taxpayers' cost?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Politicians from Maharashtra, among others, had allegedly enjoyed their stay free of cost at Shirdi Saibaba Trust's guest house during most of the tenure of its chairman and former Congress MLA Jayant Sasane, an RTI query has revealed.

Is Shilpa Shetty married?

Is Shilpa Shetty married?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The actress was spotted with fiance Raj Kundra at Shirdi Saibaba's shrine recently. Her mother Sunanda and sister Shamita were also present.

Hindu outfit chief detained for removal of Sai Baba statues from temples

Hindu outfit chief detained for removal of Sai Baba statues from temples

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Ajay Sharma, the chief of Sanatan Rakshak Dal, had on Wednesday said they have removed Sai Baba's idol from 14 temples so far, including the idol of Sai Baba at the Bada Ganesh temple in Lohatia.

Donate to your favourite temple via phone

Donate to your favourite temple via phone

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Airtel has launched a new service -- Temple Offering -- for its subscribers in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The service will help Airtel subscribers to make their donations to temples using their mobile phones.

32 killed as bus falls from bridge in Osmanabad

32 killed as bus falls from bridge in Osmanabad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

At least 32 devotees were killed and more than 20 injured, some of them seriously, when their bus fell off a bridge in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra in the wee hours on Saturday.

Politicians' guru Mauni Baba passes away

Politicians' guru Mauni Baba passes away

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Mauni Baba, who had close proximity with veteran political leaders and celebrities and was considered to be the fourth link in the Shirdi Saibaba lineage, passed away due to cardiac arrest at Minnesota University hospital in United States, Baba's ashram sources said on Monday. He was 80.

The riches that Shirdi Sai temple owns

The riches that Shirdi Sai temple owns

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The famous pilgrimage centre of Saibaba temple in Shirdi, one of the richest temples in Maharashtra, has ornaments and jewellery worth over Rs 32 crore (Rs 320 million) and investments running into Rs 427,17,02,929 (Rs 420.17 crore), according to official documents.

Activist Trupti Desai detained ahead of PM's Shirdi visit

Activist Trupti Desai detained ahead of PM's Shirdi visit

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Desai, president of Bhumata Ranragini Brigade, has been batting for women's entry into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.

No place for Sai Baba in temples: Shankaracharya boycotts Shimla event

No place for Sai Baba in temples: Shankaracharya boycotts Shimla event

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Jyotispeethadheeswar Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who was scheduled to participate in the "Gau Dhwaj" hoisting programme at the Ram temple in Shimla, boycotted the event and did not visit the shrine.

Maha serves show-cause notice to Shridi Saibaba temple

Maha serves show-cause notice to Shridi Saibaba temple

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

The Maharashtra government has served a show-cause notice to the trust managing Saibaba temple in Shridi for spending lakhs of rupees on a slew of projects without taking its permission, a Right To Information query has revealed.

Shirdi airport to be ready by November

Shirdi airport to be ready by November

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

In the next two years, permanent terminal building and ATC tower will be built on 5,000 sq metre land

Bomb threat to Saibaba temple, Thackeray residence

Bomb threat to Saibaba temple, Thackeray residence

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Security at the famous Saibaba shrine in Shirdi has been beefed up after the temple authorities received a letter threatening to trigger a blast on November 9 as also the Thackeray residence in Mumbai, police said on Wednesday.

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rammu Guru, the head priest of the temple, said, "Sai Baba was being worshiped without proper knowledge, which is forbidden according to scriptures."

Shirdi Sai Baba temple is 2nd richest in India

Shirdi Sai Baba temple is 2nd richest in India

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

During 2008 the temple collected Rs 81 crore in cash, 920 kg of gold and 440 kg of silver in the form of donations, creating a record of sorts, Ashok Khambekar, a trustee of Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, said

Mohabodhi, Shirdi temples may get CISF security

Mohabodhi, Shirdi temples may get CISF security

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The Centre on Wednesday promised to consider requests for Central Industrial Security Force security to Mohabodhi temple and other prominent religious places in the wake of Sunday's terror attack.

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Aaditya, son of Shiv Sena president and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, dubbed the searches by the I-T department on Kanal as 'invasion by Delhi' ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rs 22,84,00,000 and counting! Donations received by famous Shirdi temple

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The famous Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust has witnessed a steady rise in its fortunes in the form of donations from devotees over the last few years, a senior official of the organisation said on Friday.

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Swami Swaroopanand, who was the Shankracharya of Dwarka, Sharda, and Jyotish Peeth, was not keeping well for over a year, his aide said.

President cancels visit to Maharashtra

President cancels visit to Maharashtra

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

No reason was given for the cancellation which comes in the wake of reports that ailing Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's condition has turned critical

Must defeat forces dividing communities for their interests: PM

Must defeat forces dividing communities for their interests: PM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

"In the last four years, the government has made serious efforts to provide proper houses to the poor living in shanties."

Sai Baba should NOT be worshipped as deity: Dharma Sansad

Sai Baba should NOT be worshipped as deity: Dharma Sansad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A two-day-long 'Dharma Sansad' convened by the Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati of Dwarka Peeth has passed a resolution that Sai Baba, the 19th century saint from Shirdi, should not be worshipped as a deity by the followers of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

PHOTOS: Places of worship shut doors amid Covid scare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

As the number of COVID-19 cases is witnessing a spike in India, religious places across the country remain closed to encourage social distancing, a key component in preventing the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The reopening of the places of worship coincided with the Diwali 'Padwa', which is an important festival in the state.

Kangana steals the show at National Awards

Kangana steals the show at National Awards

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The actress stood out in an off-shoulder shimmery dust blue gown. She teamed her gown with a classic bob, which is similar to the look that she will be seen sporting in her upcoming film Rangoon.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

He attributed the episode to low sugar and low oxygen supply to his body as he was wearing convocation robes.

Divine help! Modi eyes temple gold to tide over trade imbalance

Divine help! Modi eyes temple gold to tide over trade imbalance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Key to Modi's plan will be the interest rates offered for gold deposits.

'Yeh sarkar paisewalon ke liye theek hai'

'Yeh sarkar paisewalon ke liye theek hai'

Rediff.com23 May 2015

'Promise less, exceed expectations' should be the lesson for the Modi government