the shirdi sai mandir

Sada Nimba Vrukshasya Muladhi Vaasat Sudha Sravinam Tikta Mapya Priyantham Tarum Kalpa Vrukshadhikam Saadhayantham Namaamishvaram Sadgurum Sainaatham.

The Shirdi Sai Mandir

2781 Markham Road Toronto ON M1X 1L5 Northeast of Markham Rd and Nashdene Rd in Scarborough, ON

Website: www.theshirdisaimandir.ca Email: [email protected]

Sai Niwas - Baba’s New Mandir

Bhiksha Zoli (Collection of Alms)

Objective - $3,000,000

Devotees can donate on-line using PayPal from the About Us page on Baba’s website www.theshirdisaimandir.ca

Tax receipts will be emailed for all donations. Registered not-for-profit, charitable organization. CRA# 83545 2145 RR0001

Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai

http://www.theshirdisaimandir.ca/

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North Elevation

South Elevation

Front Elevation Rear Elevation









Murthy

Neem Tree

Chavad

Dwarkamai

Gurusthan

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Entrance

Walkway

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Rooms

Dining

Hall

Kitchen

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Resource

Centre

Lobby

Auditorium

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Ground Floor

Basement




Sai Niwas

Baba’s new Mandir located at 2781 Markham Rd One minute north of existing Mandir location

Design based on

Shirdi Samadhi Mandir complex Vastu Shastra – apply Vedic concepts to Mandir design LEED guidelines for green building design

Key components

Baba’s Murthy in a huge prayer hall Dwarkamai, eternal Dhuni, Chavadi, Gurusthan, Nandi

and Neem tree in an adjoining hall Kitchen and Dining hall Auditorium Shoe and coat rack area Resource center Storage area Wash rooms Play area for children Rooms for conducting yoga, meditation, music

and other activities Ample parking space

Plan overview

Total Lot Area: 2.2 acres Main level: 8,340 sft Lower level: 9,117 sft

Estimated Time Frame

Aug 2013: Plan approval Jan 2014: Building permit Mar 2014: Groundbreaking Oct 2014: Vijaya Dashami - Inauguration of new Mandir.

Mandir’s Milestones

Oct 2005 Mandir Inauguration Oct 2006 Murthi Pratistha ceremony Oct 2007 Baba owns Mandir (Unit 8) Oct 2008 Baba expands Mandir with acquisition of Unit 7 Feb 2009 2.2 acres land purchased Apr 2011 Baba expands Mandir with acquisition of Unit 6

Salient Features Of Baba’s Organization Objective: Establish and operate a Mandir (Temple) dedicated

to Sri Shirdi Sai Baba, promote His philosophy and provide services that encourage spiritual development for all.

Launch Date: Vijaya Dashami (Oct 12, 2005) Guiding Principles: Shraddha (firm faith) and Saburi (patience) Rituals: Similar to current practices in Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan,

Shirdi, India. Legal Status: Registered not-for-profit, charitable organization Source of Income: Donations from devotees and membership

subscriptions. Operated By: A growing team of dedicated volunteers.

Mandir Timings

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday From 7:00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Kakad Aarti, Abhishek Puja 12:00 noon Madhyan Aarti 6:00 p.m. Dhoop Aarti 8:00 p.m. Shej Aarti

Thursday, Saturday From 7:00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Kakad Aarti, Abhishek Puja 12:00 noon Madhyan Aarti 7:30 p.m. Dhoop Aarti 9:30 p.m. Shej Aarti

Mandir timings may be extended on special events. Please visit Events page on Baba’s website www.theshirdisaimandir.ca.








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