Sri Sai Janmasthan Temple, Pathri Explained

Sri Sai Janmasthan Temple, Pathri
Map Type:	India Maharashtra
Coordinates:	19.25°N 76.45°W
Country:	India
State:	Maharashtra
District:	Parbhani
Locale:	Pathri
Deity:	Sai baba of Shirdi
Established:	1999
Website:	Official Website

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]

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

• Sai Baba of Shirdi

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020-01-21 . Controversy over birthplace of Sai Baba ends after CM Uddhav Thackeray’s intervention . 2023-06-20 . Hindustan Times . en.
2. Book: Sonavi Desai. Spiritual Masters: Sai Baba. 2003. Indus Source. 978-81-87967-64-4. 195–.
3. Book: Dr. S. P. Ruhela. Divine Grace Of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. 978-81-7182-047-4. 67–.
4. Book: Dr. S. P. Ruhela. Shirdi Sai The Supreme. 1997. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. 978-81-7182-040-5. 18–.
5. Book: V. B. Kher. Sai Baba of Shirdi (English). 1 January 1991. Jaico Publishing House. 978-81-7224-030-1. 314–.
6. Web site: Shri Sai Janamsthan Mandir-Pathri. Manisha Rautela. Bisht. Shirdisaibabatemples.org. 11 August 2017.