Sai Baba Temple, Dilsukhnagar Explained

Sai Baba Temple
Coordinates:17.3679°N 78.5273°W
Country:India
State:Telangana
District:Ranga Reddy
Location:Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad
Deity:Sai Baba
Festivals:Guru Purnima, Sri Rama Navami
Year Completed:1980

Sai Baba Temple is a Hindu temple of Sai Baba located in Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad, India.[1] It is one of the most popular temples in Hyderabad.

History

The temple has become popular since the 1990s, especially on Thursdays.

Everyday Marathi Pooja and Aarati are performed in the mornings and evenings, for which huge turn out of devotees is witnessed.

Terrorist bombings

The first bombing at the temple took place in November 2002.[2] A bomb exploded in November 2002 injuring seven people.[3] It was initially a target in 2013 Hyderabad blasts, but later withdrew because of the security at the temple.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Temple trust chief taken for a ride - Times of India . articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131114013240/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-11/hyderabad/29531868_1_temple-trust-saibaba-temple-puttaparthi . 14 November 2013 . dead.
  2. Web site: The Hindu : Two Lashkar men planned more blasts . www.hindu.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040129204818/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/2002/11/24/stories/2002112405500600.htm . 29 January 2004 . dead.
  3. Web site: Latest News, India News, Breaking News, Today's News Headlines Online, English News Top Stories, Coronavirus News, IPL 2022 Updates .