Sri Sai Janmasthan Temple, Pathri
Sri Sai Janmasthan Temple (Sai Baba Birth Temple) is a temple in Pathri city of Parbhani district of Maharashtra, India. It has been claimed that Pathri is the real birthplace of Sai Baba, which has been subject to controversy.[1]
| Sri Sai Janmasthan Temple, Pathri | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Parbhani |
| Deity | Sai baba of Shirdi |
| Location | |
| Location | Pathri |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
  Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Geographic coordinates | 19.25°N 76.45°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1999 |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
History
In 1970s, a field research claimed that Shri Sai Baba was born in Pathri village. Sri Sai Smarak Samiti (Sai Memorial committee) was then formed in Pathri. A committee purchased land for temple on site of Sai Baba's house and construction of the temple was started in 1994. In 1999 the temple was inaugurated to the public.[2][3][4][5][6]
See also
References
- "Controversy over birthplace of Sai Baba ends after CM Uddhav Thackeray's intervention". Hindustan Times. 21 January 2020. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- Sonavi Desai (2003). Spiritual Masters: Sai Baba. Indus Source. pp. 195–. ISBN 978-81-87967-64-4.
- Dr. S. P. Ruhela. Divine Grace Of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. pp. 67–. ISBN 978-81-7182-047-4.
- Dr. S. P. Ruhela (1997). Shirdi Sai The Supreme. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd. pp. 18–. ISBN 978-81-7182-040-5.
- V. B. Kher (1 January 1991). Sai Baba of Shirdi (English). Jaico Publishing House. pp. 314–. ISBN 978-81-7224-030-1.
- Bisht, Manisha Rautela. "Shri Sai Janamsthan Mandir-Pathri". Shirdisaibabatemples.org. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
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