Shri Ramnavami (Birth Anniversary of Lord Rama) festival fall on March 24, 2010 this year. During the life time of Sai Baba this festival was celebrated with all rituals by Hindus and Muslims. The same continues today also and thus below is the official invitation of Shri Sai Baba Sansthan, Shirdi for this year celebrations.
Dear Sai Devotees,
Members of the Board of Management, Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi cordially invite you to join them in celebrating “Shri Ramnavami Festival” from Tuesday 23rd March to Thursday 25th March, 2010 at Shirdi.
With the blessings of Sai Baba.
Yours Sincerely:
Kishore More (Executive Officer)
Shankarrao Kolhe (Vice Chairman)
Jayant Sasane (Chairman)
For and behalf of Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust, Shirdi – 423 109 (Maharashtra) – India
Opening Day : Tuesday 23-3-2010 Chaitra Sh. 7 Shake 1932
| TIME | EVENT |
| 4:30 am | Kakad Arti of Shri Sai Baba |
| 5:00 am | Procession of Portrait of Shri Saibaba and Pothi |
| 5:15 am | Akhand (Continuous) Parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra in Dwarkamai |
| 5:30 am | Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba and Darshan |
| 12:30 pm | Mid Day Arti and Tirth Prasad |
| 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Kirtan |
| 6:45 pm | Dhoop Arti |
| 9:15 pm | Palanquin Procession of Shri Sai Baba through the village |
| 11:00 pm | Shej Arti (On return of Palanquin Procession) |
Main Day : Wednesday 24-03-2010 Chaitra Sh. 8/9 Shake 1932
| TIME | EVENT |
| 4:30 am | Kakad Arti of Shri Sai Baba |
| 5:00 am | Akhand Parayan of Shri Sai Satcharitra Samaapti (Conclusion) |
| Procession of Portrait of Shri Sai Baba and Pothi | |
| 5:30 am | Kawadi Procession (Holy Water Carriers) |
| Holy Bath of Shri Sai Baba and Darshan | |
| 10:00 – 12:00 Noon | Shri Ram-Janma (Birth of Shri Ram) Kirtan |
| 12.30 pm | Mid Day Arti and Tirth Prasad |
| 4:00 pm | Procession of Nishanas (Sacred Flags) |
| 5:00 pm | Chariot Procession through the village and Dhoop Arti (on return of chariot procession) |
| 10:00 pm – 5:00 am | Artist Programmes |
Concluding Day : Thursday 25-03-2010 Chaitra Sh. 10 shake 1932
| TIME | EVENT |
| 5:05 am | Holy Bath of Shri Saibaba and Darshan |
| 6:45 am | Rudrabhishek in Gurusthan Mandir |
| 10:30 am | Gopalkala Kirtan and Dahihandi Programme |
| 12:15 pm | Mid Day Arti and Tirth Prasad |
| 6:45 pm | Dhoop Arti |
| 9:15 pm | Thursday’s Procession) |
| 10:30 pm | Shej Arti |
PROGRAMMES BY INVITED ARTISTS:
Tuesday 23-03-2010 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm and 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm by invited artists.
Wednesday 24-03-2010 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm by invited artists.
Thursday 25-03-2010 from 7:30 pm to 10.00 pm by invited artists .
Venue :
Sainagar Maidan, Shirdi
Devotee Please Note:
1. Sai Devotees desiring to participate in the Akhanad Parayan may enroll their names at the Temple stage, in Samadhi Mandir on 22-03-2010 between 2:00 pm to 5.30 pm. Participants will be selected by draw lots at 7:00 pm on the same day.
2. Artists desiring to present their programmes on 24-03-2010 may contact Sansthan Gawal in front of Security office, near announce room in advance.
3. During the festival period Saisatyavrat (Satyanarayan) and Abhishek Pooja will be performed as usual.
4. On all three days of festival Auction sale as Prasad of Sacred clothes, Articles etc offered to Shri Sai Baba will be as usual.
5. The Board of Management reserves the right of making alterations in the programme as may be deemed to be necessary.
Source : http://www.shrisaibabasansthan.org/Main_Hindi/festival/Ramnavami_Utsav2010/index.htm
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