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Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW, Plano, TX

Address: 2109 West Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano, Texas 75023, Tel: (469) 467-3388,

e-mail: maildrop@shirdisaidallas.org

Om Sai Sri Sai Jay Jay Sai!Om Sai Sri Sai Jay Jay Sai!

Our Mission

• To provide a place of worship for the devotees of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.
• Our Mission is to follow the spiritual teachings of Shirdi Sai Baba.
• To sponsor or support religious, cultural, educational or charitable activities or organizations in the United States or around the world.

Our Vision

To expand and build a larger temple in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and to facilitate worship and services based on similar Shridi Sai Baba Temple, Shirdi, Maharastra, India.

About the Temple

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple was created with the aim of serving as a Sarva-Dharma place of worship that promotes the teachings of Sri Shirdi Sai Baba. On November 20th and 21st of 2004, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW was inaugurated. The festivities began at 7:30 a.m. with Ganesh Puja. The function was conducted following all the Vedic rites of establishment of a Temple with Prana-Prathishtha, Ganapathi Homam, and Sai Gayathri Homam among other pujas of Sri Sai Baba. The function was attended by well over a hundred devotees. You will find it very interesting to know the following two divine coincidences regarding the location of the temple. The temple is situated next to a Church which is situated next to a Muslim place of worship, truly exemplifying Baba’s sarva Dharma principle. Also, just like Dwarkamai, the “temple” in which Baba is presently situated, used to be a mosque earlier. Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, with Federal Tax ID #20-1898251.

Temple Guidelines

  PLEASE MAINTAIN “SILENCE” AT ALL THE TIMES & REFRAIN FROM DISRUPTION TO ANY TEMPLE ACTIVITY.

  Please seek consent from the volunteer on duty prior to assisting in any temple duties/activities.

  Please place your footwear properly in the shoe rack. Do not leave shoes outside near the entrance.

  Please clean your hands with sanitizer.

  Adhere to appropriate dress code.

• No shorts for men and boys.
• No short skirts for women and girls.
• No restriction on kids.

  Please put all donations in hundi (cash/check). All checks are payable to “Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW”.

  Please do not bring uncooked food as offering (includes lentils, rice…).

  Do not remove any CD’s/Tape’s from the temple.

  Please leave the books back in the library shelf after reading. Do not remove from the temple.

  Please return aarti books/sheets after use. An English version is available from the temple if needed.

  Do not post anything on the main notice boards. This is for “Temple Use Only”.

  Please contact the board of directors if you want to donate something. This includes dress & alankar items for Baba.

  Please do not eat past the center curtains with mats on the floor in the mandir area. Please use the other side (214).

  Please avoid using cell phones inside the temple.

  Baba’s darshan closes after Shej aarti.

  For suggestions and comments, please use “Suggestion Box”.

  Distribution of flyers or pamphlets of other outside organizations is strictly prohibited.

  Posting on the notice board located near the shoe rack is limited to non-profit or charitable organizations. All other community related postings should be reviewed and approved by the board prior to posting. However, the temple does not endorse any such postings on this notice board.

  Temple premises can be used by its devotees for religious purposes only and requires prior approval of the board. It should not conflict with any existing or future temple activities.

  Please refrain from bringing any pictures/idols/posters to the temple.

  The temple venue shall not be used to conduct business, publicity, and/or outside organizational meetings.

  Solicitation of any kind inside the temple premises is strictly prohibited. This includes selling of printed materials, books, CD’s, cassettes and collection of donation/dues, phone numbers/email addresses not related to the temple.

  Temple events as deemed necessary by the board will take precedence over all other activities at all times.

  The temple board reserves the right to change/modify/revise these guidelines with or without prior notice

Calendar of Festival - 2013

ew Year Celebrations	Tuesday, January 1 (07:45 AM)   Temple opens @7:45 AM , Temple will be open all day on    Tuesday Jan 1st, 2013 (7:45am ~ 9:30pm)
Sankranthi/Pongal Pooja	Monday, January 14 (07:00 AM)
Mahasivarathri	Saturday, March 9 (07:30 PM)   Shej Aarathi @12:30AM(03/10/2013)
Ugadi & Gudi Padwa	Wednesday, April 10 (07:00 AM)
Panchanga Sravanam	Wednesday, April 10 (07:00 PM) « Download Flyer »
Varsha Pirappu,Baisaki & Padha pooja	Sunday, April 14 (08:30 AM)
Sri Ramanavami Celebrations - Main Day	Friday, April 19 (05:00 AM) Day 1 - Main Day
Guru Purnima	Monday, July 22 (05:00 AM) Note: Temple will be open all day on July 22 (5am ~ 9:30pm)
Palki Procession	Monday, July 22 (07:00 PM)
Sri Krishna Janmastami	Tuesday, August 27 (07:00 PM)
Ganesh Chaturthi	Sunday, September 8 (07:00 AM)
Navarathri Begins	Saturday, October 5 (07:00 PM)
Navarathri Day 2	Sunday, October 6 (05:00 PM)
Navarathri Day 3	Monday, October 7 (05:00 PM)
Navarathri Day 4	Tuesday, October 8 (04:00 PM)
Navarathri Day 5	Wednesday, October 9 (05:00 PM)
Saraswathi Puja	Thursday, October 10 (07:00 PM)
Navarathri Day 6	Thursday, October 10 (11:00 AM)
Durga Astami Puja	Friday, October 11 (06:45 PM)
Navarathri Day 7	Friday, October 11 (05:00 PM)
Navarathri Day 8	Saturday, October 12 (04:30 PM)
Sai Punyathithi	Sunday, October 13 (05:00 AM) Note: Temple will be open all day on October 13th(5am ~ 9:30pm) (Thursday)
Palki Procession	Sunday, October 13 (07:00 PM)
Navarathri Day 9	Sunday, October 13 (04:30 PM)
Diwali Lakshmi Kubera Pooja	Sunday, November 3 (06:45 PM)
Gujarathi New Year	Monday, November 4 (07:00 PM)
Temple Anniversary	Wednesday, November 20 (12:00 AM) Note: Temple will be open all day on November 20 (5am ~ 9:30pm)
Datta Jayanthi	Monday, December 16 (07:00 PM) Datta Puja, Satyanarayana Puja Dhoop Aarthi & Sai Bhajans
New Year Eve	Tuesday, December 31 (07:00 PM) Note: Shej Aarthi will be at 12:05am (January 1, 2014)

Monthly Annadhan is held on the second Saturday of every month. The temple devotees cook fresh vegetarian meals and serve at a homeless shelter in downtown Dallas.

Dallas Life Foundation
1100 Cadiz St
Dallas, Texas 75215

Menu Cards

• Salad & Dressing
• Spagatti & Sauce
• Bread & Butter Spread
• Milk & Cookies
• Bananas
• Miscellaneous Items

• Drop-off Location & Time
• Location: 2109 West Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano, TX 75023
• Time: 2:30pm

Temple Timings:

Week Days (Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri)

5:00 AM ~ 6:00 AM
12:00 PM ~ 01:00 PM
6:00 PM ~ 9:30 PM

Thursdays

5:00 AM ~ 1:30 PM
3:30 PM ~ 9:30 PM

Weekends (Sat,Sun)

5:00 AM ~ 9:30 PM

Aarti Timings

5:15 AM Kakad Arati 12:00 PM Madhyan Arati 6:15 PM Dhoop Arati 9:00 PM Shej Arati

Upcomming Events

Date : 30 May 2013, Thursday 07:30 PM Sai Bhajan Date : 01 Jun 2013, Saturday 11:00 AM Vishnu Sahasranamam Date : 02 Jun 2013, Sunday 07:00 PM Sacharitha Reading

Yoga Classes

SIMPLIFIED YOGA CLASS
In order to enjoy and lead a happy life, one must have a good physical and social health. The foundation of yoga lies in a set of simplified physical exercises. An effective package of breathing and physical exercises is necessary to regulate the flow of blood, heat, air and life force in your body, ultimately leading to good health. The simplified physical exercises consists of 8 chapters:

1.   Hand exercise

2.   Leg exercise

3.   Neuro exercise

4.   Eye exercise

5.   Breathing exercise

6.   Torso exercise

7.   Acupressure & Massage

8.   Relaxation & Meditation.

BENEFITS
When practices regularly, these exercises can:

• Help prevent and cure diseases
• Increase immunity in the body towards simple ailments
• Improve body strength and longevity for life.
• Strengthen heart, lungs, digestive system, brain, and nervous system
• Strengthen eyes, and improve vision
• Helps in correcting uterine, and menstrual disorders
• Helps in controlling high sugar levels in blood and urine
• Regulates blood pressure and maintains a healthy heart.
• Restores peace of mind and helps to get good sleep

If you are interested to join the class, please contact us for further details.

Sai Bhajans Classes

We are pleased to offer Sai Bhajan classes at the temple for those who are interested to learn. Sai Bhajan classes are open to all ages and no prior knowledge or experience in singing is needed.

Pooja at the Temple

The following section lists all the puja services that are performed at the temple. Items required for a service can be found by clicking on it's name in the table shown below. Baba Padha Puja Archana Abhishekam Sathyanarayana Pooja Special Event Abhishekam

Baba Padha Puja

Baba Padha pooja is performed om First Thursday & Second Saturday of every Month.
Sign up is NOT required to participate in this puja.

Abhishekam :

  Flowers

  Fruits (banana, orange, apple)

  Cocunut (if you need)

  Milk

  Yogurt

  Orange Juice

  Rose water

  Pan leaves

  Naivadya (if you choose)

  Garland (if you choose)

  Dry fruits

  Betel leaves

  Coins

Archana:

Archana can be performed when priest is available or contact the volunteer on duty.

  Flowers

  Fruits (banana, orange, apple)

  Cocunut (if you need)

  Naivadya (kesari or any other sweet)

Sathyanarayana Pooja

• Sathyanarayana Deity (Picture/Idol)
• Fruits (banana, orange, apple)
• Flowers
• Pan leaves

Naivadya (kesari or any other sweet)

Temple will provide the following items for Sathyanarayana Pooja
 

  Plate to keep the Deity

  Akshada (yellow rice)

  Kumkum

  Pasupu / Manjal / Turmeric powder

  Cup

  Spoon

  Incense sticks

Sai Baba`s Assurances:

     I.            Whoever puts his feet on Shirdi soil, his sufferings would come to an end.

 II.            The wretched and miserable would rise into plenty of joy and happiness, as soon as they climb the steps of 'DWARAKAMAI'.

III.            I shall be ever active and vigorous even after leaving this earthly body.

IV.            My tomb shall bless and speak to the needs of my devotees.

  V.            I shall be active and vigorous even from the tomb.

VI.            My mortal remains would speak from the tomb.

VII.            I am ever living to help and guide all who come to Me, who surrender to Me and who seek refuge in Me.

VIII.            If you look to Me, I will look to you.

IX.            If you cast your burdon on Me, I shall surely bear it.

  X.            If you seek My advice and help, it shall be given to you at once.

XI.            There shall be no want in the house of My devotees.

Sri Sai Satcharita

Sri Sai Satcharita is a discourse on the experiences devotees had with Sri Sai and the preachings of Baba. Baba got it written through Sri Anna Saheb Dhabhlkar by giving inner motivation to him. Sri Sai Satcharitra is published by Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Samsthan in various Indian languages and in English. It is included as part of this website for the benefit of the devotees who do not have access to paper copies of this Holy book. For paper copies please e-mail webwriter@shirdibaba.org.

Donations

  Donate Online through PayPal Secure site using either your PayPal account or any major credit card.

  Please print receipt for your records

  You can make donations towards:

• General Operations Fund or Temple Construction Fund

• Made payable and mailed to (or put into the Hundi)

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of DFW
P.O.Box 797354
Dallas, TX 75379-7354

Directions from President George Bush Turnpike(TX-190)

  ake the exit toward CUSTER RD.

  Stay on the service road to go onto PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH FWY/W PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HWY.

  Turn North onto CUSTER PKWY.

  CUSTER PKWY becomes CUSTER RD.

  As you are going North on CUSTER RD, turn left immediately after PARKER RD signal into Parker West Plaza.

  The temple is located at the North West corner of Parker Rd and Custer Rd (in Parker Plaza). The temple is located behind Dollar Tree and in front of Hancock Fabrics. It is between Chinese Restaurant and IILM.

Directions from I-35E:

• Take the PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE EAST exit.
• Merge onto PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE/TX-190 E (Portions toll).
• Take the exit toward CUSTER RD.
• Stay straight to go onto PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH FWY/W PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HWY.
• Turn LEFT onto CUSTER PKWY.
• CUSTER PKWY becomes CUSTER RD.
• As you are going North on CUSTER RD, turn left immediately after PARKER RD signal into Parker West Plaza.
• The temple is located at the North West corner of Parker Rd and Custer Rd (in Parker Plaza). The temple is located behind Dollar Tree and in front of Hancock Fabrics. It is between Chinese Restaurant and IILM.

Directions from N Central Expy (US-75):

  Take the exit toward PARKER RD WEST.

  Go west on PARKER RD until you intersect CUSTER RD.

  Make a right into the shopping complex (Parker Plaza) after crossing CUSTER RD traffic sign.

  The temple is located at the North West corner of Parker Road & Custer Rd (in Parker Plaza). The temple is located behind Dollar Tree and in front of Hancock Fabrics. It is between Chinese Restaurant and IILM

DART Rail:

• Get down at Parker Station
• Proceed west on PARKER ROAD heading towards Hwy 75 and follow "Directions from N Central Expy (US-75):"

DART Bus:

• Use ROUTE 451 and get down at the intersection of PARKER RD and CUSTER RD
• Proceed north on CUSTER RD, turn left immediately after PARKER RD signal into Parker West Plaza (NW Corner of Parker and Custer).
• The temple is located behind Dollar Tree and in front of Hancock Fabrics. It is between Chinese Restaurant and IILM

Contact Us :

Address: 2109 West Parker (Parker Plaza), Suite 212, Plano, Texas 75023, Tel: (469) 467-3388,

e-mail: maildrop@shirdisaidallas.org

Om Tat Sat

                                                        

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