Satchidananda Sadguru Shirdi Sainath Maharaj Mandir

Regd. Canadian Charity 84007 9875 RR0001

Satchidananda Sadguru Shirdi Sainath Maharaj Mandir

Regd. Canadian Charity 84007 9875 RR0001

Baba’s Vastra

Policy for Offering Baba’s Dress (Vastra)

Vastra Specifications

  • Baba’s Shawl: 9 feet long and 46 inches wide
  • Baba’s Headpiece: 39 inches by 39 inches (3.25 ft by 3.25 ft)
  • If bought in Canada: Simple solid cotton fabric in plain solid colors such as yellow, saffron, blue, red, or shades of red (e.g., maroon, pink)
  • If bought in India: Please provide the same kind and size of garment offered to Baba in Shirdi

To ensure smooth operations and fairness, the following guidelines govern the offering of dresses by devotees to be adorned on Baba:

  
  • The Temple does not sell vastra
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    Guidelines

    1. General Policy for Dress Offerings
      • Dresses provided by devotees will only be adorned on Baba on days other than Thursdays or designated festive days.
      • If a devotee wishes to offer a dress for Shej, such requests may be considered for any day of the week, subject to approval.
    2. Priority for Abhishek Yajman
      • The Abhishek Yajman has the first right to provide a dress on their designated date.
      • Providing a dress is not mandatory for the Yajman.
      • The Temple Administration reserves the right to decide whether a Yajman’s dress will be adorned on Baba.
    3. Booking a Date for Dress Offerings
      • Devotees may request a specific date for their dress to be adorned on Baba, provided the date is not already booked.
      • Upon approval, the devotee’s name and contact details will be recorded in the Temple’s calendar.
      • Dresses will only be accepted one day prior to or on the designated date. Dresses submitted earlier will not be accepted.
    4. Confirmation and Documentation
      • The Temple does not guarantee confirmation to the devotee that the dress was adorned on Baba on the designated date.
      • The Temple is not obligated to take or send a photograph of Baba wearing the offered dress.
    5. Equitable Consideration
      • To ensure fairness, repeat requests from the same devotee may not be entertained.

    The Temple Administration appreciates devotees’ understanding and cooperation in adhering to these guidelines to maintain logistical simplicity and fairness.