Shirdi, July 16: On Tuesday, Sai Pariwar Vishwa Seva Sansthan celebrated Guru Purnima Mahotsav at Sainath Devsthanam in Shirdi. Guru Poornima is one of the three main festivals celebrated in Shirdi. Other festival are Ramnavami and Vijayadashami. The worship rituals at the temple started at 5:30 am and will continue till 10:30 pm on Wednesday. Guru Purnima 2019 Date: History And Significance of Vyasa Purnima Dedicated to Teachers.

The schedule on Guru Purnima 2019 includes Kakad Arti, Mangal Snan, Guru Purnima prayers, Guru Paduka worship, Hawan pooja, Mahaprasad, Palanquin procession, Aarti, Bhajan Sandhya, Shez Aarti among other rituals. Popular Bhajan artist Pramod Medhi will also present popular Sai songs during the Bhajan Sandhya at 7:30 pm. Guru Purnima 2019 Wishes: WhatsApp Stickers, GIF Image Messages, Quotes, SMS and Facebook Photos to Send Happy Guru Purnima Greetings.

Check Aarti Timings and Full Schedule at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple:

Day Time Event
Tuesday 04.30 am Kakad Aarati of Shri Saibaba
 16/07/2019 05.00 am Akhand Parayan Samapti (Conclusion)
Procession of Portrait & Pothi of Shri Saibaba
05.20 am Holy Bath of Shri Saibaba & Darshan
06.00 am Padyapuja of Shri Saibaba
12.30 pm Mid-day Aarati of Shri Saibaba & Teerth Prasad
4 to 6 pm Keertan programme
07.00 pm Dhoop Aarati of Shri Saibaba
7.30 to 9.00 pm & 9.30 to 10.30 pm Invited Artist`s programme
09.15 pm Chariot Procession of Shri saibaba through the Village
12.00 pm Shej Aarati of Shri Saibaba (on return of Chariot procession)
Note: Due to Eclipse (Grahan) Samadhi Mandir will remain closed after Shej Aarati.
Concluding Day
Wednesday 05.15 am Kakad Aarati of Shri Saibaba
17/07/2019 05.45 am Holy bath of Shri Saibaba
07.00 am Padyapuja of Shri Saibaba
07.00 am Rudrabhishek at Gurusthan Mandir
10.00 am Gopalkala Keertan & Dahihandi Programme
12.10 pm Mid-day Aarati of Shri Saibaba & Teerth Prasad
07.00 pm Dhoop Aarati of Shri Saibaba
7.30 pm to 10.15 pm Invited Artist`s programme
10.30 pm Shej Aarati of Shri Saibaba

The Palki Yatra (Palanquin Procession) of Sai Baba will be taken out at 9:15 pm accompanied by musical instruments, chariot and horses and followed by all devotees. After the return of chariot procession, Shet Aarati will be performed. Due to Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Samadhi Mandir will remain closed after Shej Aarati.

According to Hindu tradition, Guru Poornima is dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers and is observed on full moon day of Shakha Samavat. The word 'gu' indicates darkness and 'ru' suggests the removal of darkness. So "guru" is someone who removes darkness from our lives and guides us on the right path.

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