Location
- City:
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Setting:
Nestled on the sacred banks of the River Tungabhadra, near Konda
Reddy Fort and District Court Road
- Significance:
Recognized as the first Sai Baba temple in the world to be named
“Dakshina Shirdi”
History &
Architecture
- Foundation:
Laid in 1947 by devotee K. Veera Swamy Naidu, who sold all his
assets to build the temple after receiving divine guidance in a dream
- Inauguration:
Sai Baba’s idol was installed on Vijayadashami, November 10, 1951
- Design:
Built in a star-shaped structure with a central Shikhara; the
temple is open from all sides, symbolizing inclusivity and openness
- Unique Features:
- White marble idol
of Sai Baba (4 feet tall)
- Srichakram
near the sanctum
- Akhanda Jyothi (Nanda Deep)
- Dhuni (sacred fire)
- Ashwatha tree intertwined with a
neem tree – a rare and spiritually potent
sight
- Meditation Hall:
Accommodates up to 800 devotees
Deities & Sacred
Icons
- Main Deity:
Shirdi Sai Baba
- Other Shrines:
- Lord Dattatreya
- Nine Avadhuta Statues
- Srichakram
- Dhuni
and Ashwatha-Neem Tree
Rituals & Festivals
- Daily Aartis:
All four traditional aartis are performed
- Major Celebrations:
- Guru Poornima:
Thousands of devotees gather for blessings
- Datta Jayanthi:
Celebrated with grandeur
- Sri Rama Navami,
Dasara Navaratri, and Thursday Annadhanam (feeding ~1000
devotees)
Temple Timings
- Open Daily:
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Nearby Temples
- Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy Temple
– Located just 5 km away in Kurnool.
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