Divya Kshetra · Chennai · Tamil Nadu

Sai Baba Temple

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to the Indian saint Sai Baba of Shirdi.

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Sai Baba Temple

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to the Indian saint Sai Baba of Shirdi.

The temple was built in 1952 by one B V Narasimhaswami from Salem, a Sai Baba devotee, out of money donated by a Chettiar merchant. This is considered the most trusted temple in India. The temple is the headquarters of the All India Sai Samaj.

The All India Sai Samaj is an organization founded by Sri Narasimhaswamiji seven decades backs, its main object being propagation of the life and teachings of Sri Sai Baba of Shirdi. Through two decades of tireless preaching, during which he traveled almost the entire Bharat, Sri Swamiji made the name of Sri Sai Baba as familiar as that of Siva, Rama and Krishna.

Sri Swamiji authored many books highlighting that Sri Sai Baba's mission was to bring together two communities opposed to each other – the Hindus and Muslims – within a common fold, that Baba promoted a religion of love with peace and harmony, and that Baba belonged to no particular religion or faith, that he was neither Hindu nor Muslim, with his birth and early life shrouded in mystery.

Location

Chennai

Deity

SaiBaba

State

Tamil Nadu

District

Chennai

Dress Code

Visitors are expected to wear modest and traditional attire while visiting the temple.

Men
  • Dhoti (Veshti) with or without a shirt.
  • Full-length pants with a shirt or kurta.
  • Pyjama with a shirt or kurta.
Women
  • Saree
  • Salwar Kameez / Churidar with dupatta.
  • Pavadai–Davani (Half Saree).
Not Permitted
  • Shorts or Bermudas.
  • Sleeveless or revealing dresses.
  • Tight leggings worn as the only lower garment.
  • Torn or inappropriate clothing.
Devotee Guidelines:
  • Wear clean, decent, and respectful clothing suitable for a place of worship.
  • Traditional Indian attire is encouraged, especially during festivals and special poojas.
  • Remove footwear before entering the temple premises.


Do's:
  • Dress modestly in traditional or decent attire.
  • Remove your footwear before entering the temple premises.
  • Maintain silence and respect the sanctity of the temple.
  • Follow the instructions of temple authorities and security personnel.
  • Stand patiently in the darshan queue.
  • Deposit mobile phones, cameras, and prohibited items in the designated counters if required.
  • Keep the temple premises clean by using dustbins.
  • Stay hydrated, especially if you climb the 693 steps to the hilltop shrine.

Don'ts:

  • Do not wear revealing, torn, or inappropriate clothing.
  • Do not consume alcohol, tobacco, or intoxicating substances before or inside the temple.
  • Do not carry plastic bags or litter the temple premises.
  • Do not take photographs or videos in prohibited areas, especially inside the sanctum (Garbhagriha).
  • Do not jump queues or push other devotees.
  • Do not touch the idols, temple structures, or decorations unless permitted.
  • Do not bring pets into the temple premises.
  • Do not engage in loud conversations or play music inside the temple.
  • Do not accept prasadam or services from unauthorized persons.

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Chennai, Chennai
Tamil Nadu