People carrying the idol of Sai Baba in a Palkhi (Palanquin) in a procession to celebrate the anniversary of a Sai Baba temple in Vakola, a suburb of Mumbai.
Sai Baba of Shirdi (Unknown – October 15, 1918), also known as Shirdi Sai Baba , was an Indian guru, yogi and fakir who is regarded by his Hindu and Muslim followers as a saint. There are many stories and eyewitness accounts of miracles he performed. In his life and teachings he tried to reconcile Hinduism and Islam: Sai Baba lived in a mosque which he called Dwarakamayi, practiced Hindu and Muslim rituals, taught using words and figures that drew from both traditions and was buried in a Hindu temple in Shirdi. One of his well known epigrams says of God: "Sabka Malik Ek Hai" ("One God governs all") which traces its root to the Bhagavad-Gita and Islam in general, and Sufism, in particular. He always uttered "Allah Malik" ("God is Master"). He had no love for perishable things, and was always engrossed in self-realization, which was his sole concern.Sai Baba taught a moral code of love, forgiveness, helping others, charity, contentment, inner peace, devotion to God and guru. His teachings combined elements of Hinduism and Islam and tried to achieve communal harmony between these religions.Sai Baba remains a very popular saint and is worshipped by people around the world and idolized in temples all over the country.
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What a marvelous, colorful and interesting capture for the day!!
ReplyDeleteA very colorful procession and I found your commentary fascinating...not too many folks today are working to bring religious traditions together but rather the opposite! Sai Baba sounds like a good person!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting commentary to accompany your very colorful photo, Deepak.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post. I also do like the colorful costume they wore.
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Brilliant picture and a wonderful summary, most of which was unknown to me until now!
ReplyDeleteMy father is an ardent believer!
A very interesting post, and a beautiful picture of the parade that honours the saint. His moral code describes a life we should all strive for.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and lovely capture !!Everything is so colorful !!Great post !!
ReplyDeletebright post!
ReplyDeletewow, is this mourning? Very bright.
ReplyDelete@uncertainhorizon ... no this is not mourning. this is celebration of the anniversary of the temple where he is worshipped.
ReplyDeleteMagnifique procession...
ReplyDeleteI am enriched by Sai Baba through your excellent post!
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Your post today is fascinating - thanks for information:)
ReplyDeleteHow cool
ReplyDeletewith those orange hats :)))))
Do you also have one ;)
Amazing post
soooooooo colorful !!!
no anya i dont have one :)
ReplyDeleteVery informative post about a tradition about which I know next to nothing.
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Bright and colorful Picture :) I loved the narration.
ReplyDeleteMarvellous post and very informative. We could do with more people like Sai Baba. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAnother good reason to celebrate.
ReplyDeletejai sai nath!!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully colorful procession and a very informative narrative. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this interesting and nice image!
ReplyDeleteVery colorful celebration.
ReplyDeleteAre those marigold chains, i like the glitter on the umbrella.
ReplyDeleteDo women go on the procession?
Ann, yes they are marigolds and yes women,children, everybody who is a devotee can join in.
ReplyDeleteLOL
ReplyDeleteWhy not looks so FUNNY :)))))
Like all of the above, I love the vibrant colors! Very interesting information.
ReplyDeleteLike all of the above, I love the vibrant colors! Very interesting information.
ReplyDeleteBright and colorful Picture :) I loved the narration.
ReplyDeletejai sai nath!!
ReplyDeleteMagnifique procession...
ReplyDeleteA very colorful procession and I found your commentary fascinating...not too many folks today are working to bring religious traditions together but rather the opposite! Sai Baba sounds like a good person!
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