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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{unreferenced|date=February 2011}}<br /> {{EngvarB|date=May 2014}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}}<br /> <br /> {{Infobox Hindu temple<br /> | name = Temple Andhra Shirdi<br /> | image = Andhrashiridi.jpg<br /> | alt =<br /> | caption =<br /> | native_name = Sai Baba Temple<br /> | country = [[India]]<br /> | state = [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> | district =<br /> | location = [[Balabhadrapuram]]<br /> | elevation_m =<br /> | deity = [[Sai Baba of Shirdi]]<br /> | festivals=<br /> | architecture = [[modern architecture]]<br /> | temple_quantity =<br /> | monument_quantity=<br /> | year_completed = 17 Feb 2005<br /> | website = http://www.andhrashirdi.org/<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The temple of &#039;&#039;&#039;Andhra Shirdi&#039;&#039;&#039; is located in a small and prosperous village called [[Balabhadrapuram]] in Bikkavolu Mandal of [[East Godavari]], located in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. As of 2014, the Temple had been under construction for nine years, with a total budget of ₹30 million [[indian rupee|Rupees]], and another 20 million Rupees planned. The project&#039;s goal is to make &quot;Andhra Shirdi&quot; one of the most important and holiest temples in India.<br /> <br /> == Sai Baba ==<br /> The temple contains a statue of [[Sai Baba of Shirdi]], an Indian [[guru]] that was erected on 17 February 2005. Sai Baba is a well-known figure in many parts of the world, especially in India, where he is much revered. His parentage, birth details, and life before the age of sixteen are obscure, which has led to speculation about his origins, and he showed characteristics of both [[Hinduism]] and [[Islam]]. Sai Baba is revered by several notable Hindu and [[Sufi]] religious leaders. Some of his disciples became famous as spiritual figures and saints.<br /> <br /> == Sai [[diksha|Deeksha]] ==<br /> <br /> Sai Deeksha or Sai Mala Dharana is one of the most auspicious spiritual practices observed in Andhra Pradesh, [[Maharashtra]] and [[Karnataka]] during the winter season. It is widely observed from January till March. Generally, Sai Deeksha is observed for 41 days. It is referred to as Mandala Deeksha. The Deeksha begins at least 41 days before Andhra Shirdi Varshikotsavam, which happens every year on February 17. Some devotees observe 21 days of Deeksha and culminate Saimala before Varshikotsavam. They break their Deeksha in the Sai Baba temple at Shirdi. The dates to start Deeksha are often confirmed from local [[Brahmins]] or priests or Guruswami.<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * {{official website|http://www.andhrashirdi.org}}<br /> <br /> {{coord|16.95|82.01|display=title}}<br /> <br /> {{authority control}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Hindu temples in East Godavari district]]<br /> [[Category:Sai Baba of Shirdi]]</div>

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