Other staff follow, dressed in Maharashtrain-style festive red tunics and turbans. They are preceded by one of the mandir staff carrying the padukas and satka. At the centre is the garlanded portrait of Baba (the one from Chavadi) carried reverently by the great-grandson of one of Baba's dearest devotees, Tatya Kote Patil, and another of his relatives. The sense of occasion is enhanced by the hearty singing of melodious bhajan by some villagers, while outside a group of young men from a local youth organization move rhythmically to a rapid drumbeat.Īt about 9.15 the procession moves out of the Samadhi Mandir, to a flurry of horns, cries and waving fans. The Samadhi Mandir is even more crowded, as people are eager to touch and pay their respects to these sacred objects, which are accessible only at this time.
In the evening, Baba's satka and padukas (in this case, a pair of Baba's leather sandals) are displayed in front of His sacred tomb from 7.30, until they are carried out at the beginning of the procession at nine O' clock. If you have a chance, be sure to see the procession - it is an exhilarating experience! It is a passionate, understrained - yet exalted - celebration of Sai Baba. We can experience something of that splendour and fervid devotion even today, as each Thursday evening, a similar procession takes place with Baba's photo in honour of that tradition. However, we are fortunate that those days are not completely gone. Nobody can see them now or in the future." What a beautiful procession and what an expression of devotion ! With joy pervading the whole atmosphere of the place. "He beamed with steady and added radiance and beauty, and all the people viewed this luster to their heart's content. It tells us that when Baba arrived at Chavadi and stood in front of it, his face shone with a "peculiar luster". The Sri Sai Satcharitra gives a moving account of the procession. May Baba Bless SaiVishnu for his contribution and give him more resources and creativity to make more videos for Sai Bhaktas. So I think there is nothing more left for me to write other than to advice you all to watch the video on Baba's Day and experience your presence in Shirdi. Very apt detailing is done by Saivishnu who has created and uploaded the video. It is a must watch video for those who are unable to be in person in Shirdi. Since the narration is complete in itself and presented in detail, the video is posted here. After searching on you tube I found marvellouos information about the procession along with the video. Today being Thursday wanted to post a video of Chavadi Procession at Shirdi.
Normally videos are posted on other blog.
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