Then they prayed to Baba together and, as it was, Baba himself conveyed that 'go ahead and do nothing'. This created tension amongst the workers. The problem was that the removal of air pocket could damage the leg by going straight ahead of the crack, in such a way that the idol could also be broken. Balaji Taleem, his son and other workers were constantly working to make the idol perfect just when one worker suddenly appeared and saw a big crack near Baba's feet, fearing an air pocket. (This is the picture of Balaji Vasantrao Talim)Ībout 4 months later, the work of the idol was almost done. When Balaji Talim came to the port to see the stone he was surprised to see that the stone was of exactly the same size as they wanted for Baba's idol. But for whom did the Italian Marble come and why did it come from Italy? Nobody knows. It was the marble of the best quality that came from Italy. A devotee from a Port Trust official came to know that a marble stone has been discharged for last one and a half years at a port in Mumbai and none has come for one and a half years to claim it. It is said that Satguru Sai Ram came in his dream before he could start making the idol.Īfter the clay idol was created, the next task was to find the finest of fine stone. Balaji Vasantrao Talim created the idol and interestingly, the first clay modal of Baba's idol is still preserved and displayed at the Mumbai art studio of Talim family. The first clay model of Baba's idol was beautifully made and several bhakts who had seen and met the Lord in person were called to see it. However, there was only one black and white picture of Sai Baba for reference and to form the idol from it was next to impossible. They wanted the three selected men to first create a clay-idol of the lord after which whoever makes the best one would be given the task to create a rock idol of the lord. Therefore, three best sculptors were called for the task. The authorities of the sansthan wanted a life-like murti of the lord to be made. It's said that because of the huge number of people coming to get a glimpse of the lord, Shirdi Sai Sansthan decided to place an idol of Baba instead of a picture. Much before the murti sthapana took place, a picture of Sai Baba was placed in the temple and devotees would come take his blessings. After 36 years from the day he took to the heavenly abode, Baba's murti or idol was placed near his samadhi. ![]() Shirdi Sai took samadhi on October 15, 1918. People seek his blessings and believe that hurdles vanish if you pray to the lord with utmost devotion and faith. Miracles, Mysteries behind Shirdi Sai Baba idol:īaba is seen as a guru, spiritual saint, fakir or even satguru by devotees. ![]() But little do people know about the story behind beautifully carved Sai Baba idol seated at the famous temple. There are several mysteries, miracles and legends associated with Baba and how he came to Shirdi.
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